VIRTUAL LEARNING OBJECTS IN STRENGTHENING MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Currently, technological advances have brought an unprecedented revolution, due to the increase in file and information transfer and the execution of online processes; the general objective is "To know the perceptions, needs and experiences of students in correlation with the use of technological resources in their academic development, especially in mathematics topics included in the basic secondary curriculum plan" The methodology of this essay is critical reflexive starting from a qualitative approach and an experimental method of the teaching role and technological tools in education implemented at the La Unión de Aguachica educational institution, Cesar, Colombia. The instruments consisted of a semi-structured interview; participant observation and focus group meetings with students who used this tool, conducting feedback on the experiences obtained and problems encountered; then, the information was categorized and coded, grouping together the initial related codes to build the categories; then, the concepts or ideas with the most meaning and that are repeated in all the instruments applied were located; Valuable and timely information was found, essential for the analysis, processing, and subsequent development of the OVA with the active participation of students. The need for a tool that would allow them to develop more skills was evident. It was confirmed that they face significant challenges in learning subjects such as mathematics. Low socioeconomic levels add an additional layer of complexity to the problem, with many lacking access to technological tools. The challenge facing teachers of this subject is evident based on the results derived from the instruments applied to students. If this is to be put into practice, moderate and controlled use is necessary, without neglecting tangible, visual, and practical elements, which are essential for strengthening and building mathematics skills.