The challenges of ICT to improve teaching at the higher basic education level

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify these challenges by evaluating the use of ICT and its impact on teaching and learning. The methodology combined quantitative and qualitative approaches with a non-experimental design and an exploratory scope. Surveys were conducted with 87 higher basic education students, and interviews were held with 12 teachers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the research subject. The findings revealed that, although ICT can facilitate communication and collaboration, significant limitations exist in access and training. Most students reported limited access to technology and perceived its impact on learning as minimal. Teachers also highlighted inadequate training and infrastructure issues. The evaluation tools identified a lack of proper equipment and insufficient training as major barriers. Proposed solutions include implementing a thorough diagnostic to identify critical areas, improving technological infrastructure, and developing continuous training programs for teachers. These measures aim to overcome current limitations and leverage ICT's potential to provide more equitable and high-quality education, underscoring the study's relevance.

Keywords: ICT, Challenges, teaching-learning process, Basic Education.