Implementación de una webquest denominada “workquest” para fortalecer las habilidades de trabajo autónomo en los estudiantes de segundo año de bachillerato en la especialidad de Informática paralelo “A” del colegio “Dr. José Ochoa León”

Abstract

This thesis proposes and implements a webquest called WorkQuest as a complementary tool to strengthen autonomous work skill in 23 second year high school informatics students (Group A) at the “Dr. José Ochoa León” School in Pasaje. Employing a mixed methods approach (quantitative and qualitative) and a quasi-experimental design, the prototype was developed following the ADDIE instructional model and evaluated through two classroom interventions incorporating a pre-test and post-test, surveys, interviews, and result analysis. In the first phase, deficits in planning, organization, and independent decision-making were identified. Subsequently, an intuitive, accessible interface was designed, featuring multimedia resources and downloadable support guides for both online and offline use. During the second phase, WorkQuest was deployed in two pedagogical experiences that included structured guided-inquiry activities, intuitive navigation, and rubric-based evaluation mechanisms. The results reflected significant improvements in autonomy indicators: enhanced learning-planning abilities, resources exploration, self-evaluation, and task responsibility, as well as positive evaluations of the tool’s accessibility and usability. It is concluded that implementing WorkQuest effectively contributes to the development of autonomous work skills within the studied context, and its adoption is recommended across other curricular areas and educational levels.