Articulación Universidad y Formación Docente para una investigación acción. Prácticas de los formadores con el uso de herramientas digitales

Abstract

The advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has transformed social life, impacting communication, access to information, social interaction, and education. One of the main challenges identified in education is the quality of teacher training, which has become a key focus in strategic policies. In Paraguay, various training programs have addressed both subject-specific knowledge and ICT use, yet their pedagogical integration remains a challenge. In this context, the Aula Pyahu project was developed, led by the National University of Asunción and the Ministry of Education and Sciences, with support from the European Union and 11 higher education institutions, including the National University of the East. Its goal is to strengthen teacher training through ten key actions. As part of Action 10, the Graduate School of the National University of the East signed an agreement with a teacher training institution to investigate the use of technological tools in pedagogical practice. Using an action-research methodology, two phases were carried out: diagnosis and intervention. The findings indicate that while teachers recognize the importance of technology and have a positive perception of its use in didactic processes, they struggle to integrate it into their lesson planning. The results highlight the need for strategies that reinforce training and promote the theory-practice connection to ensure the effective use of ICT in the classroom.