TikTok como herramienta educomunicacional de la Unidad Educativa Joaquín Lalama

Abstract

In the present research TikTok as an educommunicational tool of the Joaquín Lalama Educational Unit, the weaknesses and strengths of this platform as a means of learning for the students of the Eighth Year of Basic Education of the Joaquín Lalama Educational Unit were investigated.Exploratory and descriptive methods were used to obtain information on the use of TikTok and through the bibliographic methodology, to know how this platform can be integrated into the educational system.This research seeks to determine if students learn better about different specialties of science with the TikTok platform and if it allows them to improve their knowledge and if it turns out to be an adequate study tool for students and teachers. The study population with which we worked consisted of 70 students and 9 teachers of the eighth year of EGB. The relevant results found were: students learn better about General Culture, Language and Literature, Art and Creativity, if digital platforms are used that allow them to interact and participate, which is why teachers must adapt and integrate this type of tools. and improve their knowledge about the management of social networks, to improve the teaching process and not be just a distraction.