Effectiveness of ICT implemented by the CEITICB in the UNAH from 2008 to 2013

Authors

  • Leonel Ernesto Zúniga Mendoza Beneficiario de una beca básica de la DICYP. Coordinador del Centro de Innovación en Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación para Ciencias Biológicas (CEITICB), Escuela de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, UNAH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/rct.v0i17.2679

Keywords:

TIC, molecular models, Rasmol, Jmol 3D multimedia projection, educational resources

Abstract

This research sought to determine what has been the effectiveness of the main Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) implemented by the CEITICB since 2008, both at the level of students and teachers in the UNAH. A mixed approach was applied (quantitative and qualitative). Surveys were applied on the use of molecular visualization software models (Rasmol and Jmol) in laboratory to a total of 328 students that coursed the following classes: General Biology, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics and General Biology II. 30 teachers of the Regional Centers of the UNAH were surveyed on the use of the CEITICB Intranet as a means of access to educational resources. Six focus groups were performed to evaluate the use of TICs and the Self Sufficient Multimedia Classrooms project for teachers and students of the Biology department. The results showed that the ICTs implemented by the CEITICB have been effective, the students and teachers have developed competences stimulates teaching and learning process differentially. To achieve a greater impact on the use of molecular visualization software models, the teachers need to integrate the use in the classroom. The Self Sufficient Multimedia Classrooms project proved to be an efficient model of multimedia classroom equipment at university level.

Revista Ciencia y Tecnología No. 17, December 2015 pp.25-45

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Published

2016-06-18

How to Cite

Zúniga Mendoza, L. E. (2016) “Effectiveness of ICT implemented by the CEITICB in the UNAH from 2008 to 2013”, Jornual of Science and Technology, (17), pp. 25–45. doi: 10.5377/rct.v0i17.2679.

Issue

Number 17, December 2015

Section

Life Sciences and Health

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