Uso de la aplicación móvil Plickers para el fortalecimiento de la evaluación formativa en los estudiantes de segundo de bachillerato en la asignatura de Soporte técnico en la Unidad Educativa “Juan Henríquez Coello”

Abstract

This research addresses the integration of mobile applications to strengthen formative assessment in the teaching of Technical Support to students at the "Juan Henríquez Coello" Educational Unit. The need arises to provide a new innovative assessment strategy leveraging technology to strengthen active student participation. In an educational environment where there is a clear lack of teaching strategies that incorporate technology, the research reveals a mobile application that can transform assessment processes. The main objective of the research was to analyze how the use of mobile applications contributes to strengthening formative assessment processes, which not only seek active participation but also provide immediate feedback, recognizing students' weaknesses and addressing the needs of the 21st century. To achieve the proposed objectives, a methodological strategy was implemented that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, such as teacher interviews and student surveys at the beginning and end. This tactic facilitates a comprehensive view of the impact of using the Plickers application on formative assessment in the classroom. The research was descriptive and empirical, involving observation and measurement for processing the data obtained. A series of assessment exercises were planned and carried out using the Plickers application, which allows for instant interaction and immediate feedback through multiple-choice questions. This technological tool was chosen due to its ease of use and its potential to stimulate student participation and contribute to improving assessments. The findings reveal that Plickers contributes to the teaching-learning process by reducing the early identification of difficulties in the educational process of students and encourages the search for appropriate teaching strategies according to the needs found in students. The study's findings highlight how the use of technology in the assessment process revealed improved understanding of subject content, increased participation, and improved academic performance.