El uso del celular en el proceso de aprendizaje en la asignatura de matemáticas del cuarto nivel de la carrera de educación básica en la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Abstract

At present, the cell phone has become a very present tool in everyday life, and its use in the educational field has become increasingly important, especially in higher education. The purpose of this work is to analyze how the use of cell phones contributes to the learning process in the subject of Mathematics, specifically in students of the fourth level of Basic Education at the Technical University of Ambato. To carry out the research, a mixed approach was used, combining both qualitative and quantitative, with a pre-experimental design. In addition, a survey was applied to 41 students, an interview with a mathematics teacher and a pretest and posttest to measure academic performance before and after the didactic intervention with the use of the cell phone. These instruments made it possible to collect real information from the classroom, which gave greater validity to the results obtained. Among the main findings, it was evidenced that students who use the cell phone properly and with teacher guidance achieve better results in Mathematics. Responsible use of the device favors comprehension, motivation and participation in class. On the contrary, when used without a clear purpose, the benefits are limited. In conclusion, the cell phone, when well integrated into the teaching process, can be a valuable ally to improve learning and make it more dynamic and meaningful.