Padlet as an empowering tool in the development of competencies techno-pedagogical in university students

Abstract

Although the Pedagogy Career has successfully virtualized 100% of its classes and at least 80% of students graduate with academic excellence, there is little evidence that students are developing innovative skills applicable to educational settings. There is a clear need to connect students with the new technologies of the digital age. This study aims to assess the impact of the Padlet tool in Educational Technology I and II classes as an innovative alternative for enhancing the training process for university students.

The methodology used involved the use of an instructional design, under a quantitative study. Twenty-five students from the Pedagogy Career at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras participated over a six-month period, spanning two academic terms in 2022 under a virtual format. The study included students between the ages of 22 and 30, considering the nature of the online learning modality, as well as their access to technological resources such as the internet, a computer, or a mobile phone.

The results indicate a high level of student acceptance, sparking greater interest in learning. Despite system limitations and the challenges of incorporating and adapting innovative strategies in higher education, the findings suggest that today’s students learn more effectively through innovation and creativity. Therefore, Padlet is presented as an effective alternative for fostering techno-pedagogical skills in professional training processes.