Comparative study of technological and communication means to improve the articulation between the secondary and university levels

Abstract

Previous studies developed by this research group showed that high school students have a partial use of computer technology and networks, and do not consider them as instruments for formal learning. Although they have changed the way that they study and learn. Didactic materials for students of the last year of the National School of Monserrat We have designed, developed and applied and a comparative study was carried out to elucidate which of the tools used could be more effective in learning.  Videos, guides with expanded reality, use of virtual classroom and social networks was developed to strengthen the autonomy of learning, access competition that higher education demands. Qualitative and quantitative procedures were combined using surveys, interviews and focus groups. The results showed  students checking materials on a regular basis taking advantage of the time in class, achieving greater autonomy with skills to search for new information and relate it to previous contents.