Digital teaching skills in the context of three Salvadoran universities

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https://doi.org/10.51378/eca.v80i181.9071

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Technological skills, Digital literacy, Virtual classroom

Abstract

The advancement of digital technologies has transformed the educational landscape, requiring educators to develop digital competencies for effective teaching in virtual environments. In El Salvador, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition to online education, highlighting the need to strengthen the technological skills of university instructors. In this regard, this study aimed to analyze the current digital competencies of higher education instructors at three Salvadoran universities. A qualitative methodology with a cross-sectional design and explanatory approach was adopted. Twenty-four virtual classrooms were reviewed using a 15-item observation guide, and three in-depth interviews were conducted with virtual education directors at the universities studied. Data analysis included open and axial coding, complemented by content analysis of institutional documents. The results reveal that university instructors at the three universities studied have demonstrated significant progress in digital literacy, primarily in the creation and updating of virtual classrooms. However, the limited use of multimedia reindicates as videos and simulations, indicates that digital skills have not yet been fully developed, especially in terms of creating interactive content.

 

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Author Biographies

David Alberto Quintana Pérez, Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador

He has a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences, a Master's Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques. He is currently a graduate of the Doctorate in Education. He is an Associate Researcher at
Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. He is a Researcher and Professor at
Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador. He guides the Research Methods and Techniques Chair. He has conducted research on educational issues, gender violence, childhood and adolescence. He has published 2 books, more than 40 opinion articles and more than 10
scientific articles published in journals in physical and digital format. His line of research is education and gender. He has socialized research results in national and international congresses.

Armando Briñis Zambrano, Salvadoran Lutheran University

Doctor in Historical Sciences. Scientific degree granted by the University of Havana and registered by the Council of Scientific Degrees of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Cuba. Researcher and Professor of the Master's Degree in Research at Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. Research Director. Researcher and Professor of Universidad Luterana Salvadoreña. Director of the Scientific Research Center of CONARES (CIC-CONARES). Member of the staff of Thesis Directors of Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México. Professor of the Doctorate of Theology at Universidad Don Bosco. Professor at Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador (UTEC). Founding member of the Multidisciplinary Chair of Africa and Middle East of the University of Havana. He has published 20 books.

Pedro Joaquín Torres Serrano, Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello

PhD. Pedagogical Sciences. Professor, researcher, thesis advisor. Advisor for institutional evaluations and accreditations. Lecturer and seminarist in teacher training programs such as Diplomas, etc.

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2025-06-30

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Quintana Pérez, D. A., Briñis Zambrano, A., & Torres Serrano, P. J. (2025). Digital teaching skills in the context of three Salvadoran universities. ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos, 80(781), 19–36. https://doi.org/10.51378/eca.v80i181.9071

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