Beliefs and Integration of Digital Resources: a Study with Professors of Health Sciences
Department
Secondary and Middle Grades Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
The role of digital technology today is presumed unquestionable in all spheres of human activity and, especially, in the educational setting. Despite this fact, there is limited integration of these tools in the context of higher education. Thus, this paper aims to analyze: a) the university professors of Health Sciences´ beliefs about the presence of digital resources in their work environment; and b) the role that these resources play in the professional updating process and in the teaching performance of this group. This study has been framed in the tradition of Case Study research (qualitative paradigm). Specifically, five professors from the University of A Coruña have participated and built the case, because of their excellent qualifications in the Docentia Program. The data collection technique used was the semi-structured interview. The data was analyzed with the support of the Atlas.ti program (v.8.1) and through content analysis strategies. The results show that professors conceive digital technologies, in general, as a positive element in their professional environment. The participants consider that they have a medium level of digital competence. Also, they are aware of their lack of training in the use of digital tools, especially regarding the creation and editing of content.
Journal Title
RIED-Revista Iberoamericana de Educacion a Distancia
Journal ISSN
11382783
Volume
26
Issue
1
First Page
121
Last Page
139
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.5944/ried.26.1.34035