recursos educativos abiertos para la participación activa en lengua y literatura de educación general básica

Abstract

The purpose of this degree project was to design open educational resources using digital tools to improve the active participation of 8th grade students at the “Ciudad de Machala” Educational Unit. To carry out the general objective, 4 specific objectives were proposed, which included the identification of factors that influence academic performance, the selection of appropriate digital tools, the development of interactive teaching resources and the evaluation of their impact on learning. The study was developed under a mixed approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to reduce biases and triangulate information in a complementary manner. A descriptive scope was adopted, detailing the study phenomenon from a socio-pedagogical perspective. Likewise, the deductive method was used, starting from a theoretical basis on open educational resources and ICT and then applying it in a specific context through the collection of empirical data. For the design of the open educational resource, the ADDIE model was used, which allowed structuring the process in five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The first experience of the product was carried out with the teacher, who provided feedback and recommendations to optimize the final version before its implementation with the students. In the second experience, we worked directly with the students. Initially, a pre-test survey was applied to know their familiarity with the technological tools, finding that approximately half of the participants had previous knowledge, while the other half did not. Subsequently, a demonstration class was developed using the open educational resource “EduPlan”, which was attractive and easy to use for the students. At the end, a post-test survey was applied, the results of which were mostly favorable. Most of the students rated the interface, design and functionality of the tool positively, highlighting that it facilitated their learning and promoted greater participation in the class. From the evaluation of the resource, areas of improvement were identified for future versions of “EduPlan”. It is proposed to integrate advanced learning personalization through artificial intelligence, improve immediate feedback with real-time data analysis and expand interactivity and gamification options. It is also recommended to strengthen inclusion and accessibility through adaptive tools and reinforce data security and privacy. These improvements will ensure that “EduPlan” continues to evolve as an innovative solution for teaching Language and Literature in General Basic Education. In conclusion, the research on open educational resources demonstrated that tools such as “EduPlan” are effective in fostering active participation and meaningful learning in 8th grade EGB students. The combination of a blended approach, the use of the ADDIE model and constant feedback allowed the creation of an educational resource that is accessible, interactive and aligned with the needs of the curriculum. The positive results obtained reflect the impact of technology in strengthening the teaching-learning process, highlighting the potential of digital resources to transform education.