Development of competences in the use of the ICT in basic education teachers

Abstract

The study of the training of Basic Education teachers and the development of their technological competencies in this era called "The knowledge society" is a prevailing necessity, so this research aimed to identify the training needs of teachers An institution of basic education, belonging to the private sector of the State of Yucatan in the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The methodology used was based on the mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative), this allowed to perceive in an integral way the real situation of the teachers in the use and training in the ICT area. In the first phase of the study, a needs assessment was carried out, which was used to design and develop a Blended Learning (B-learning) course in the Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE). The second phase was worked out the structure and logistics for its implementation; And finally, the results were analyzed and the conclusions were established. And finally, the results were analyzed and the conclusions were established. Among the important findings it was found that theory and practice are elements that must be worked together, simultaneously, in a way that they assist one another in the training course in the use of ICT. This way, an atmosphere of security and confidence is generated between the teacher and the student during their learning process.