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Digital Literacy and Continuing Teacher Education: Diagnostic Assessment of Secondary School Teachers in Paraguay (102981)
Session Chair: Valentina Canese
This presentation will be live-streamed via Zoom (Online Access)
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 14:45
Session: Session 1 (Parallel)
Room: Live-Stream Room 3
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
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Digital transformation has redefined educational processes, requiring new digital skills from teachers to ensure teaching quality. Considering this fact, this study proposed a continuing education course to strengthen the digital knowledge of secondary school teachers in Paraguay and measure their levels of technology appropriation. Using a quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, the study aimed to assess participants’ initial digital knowledge and place them at the corresponding training level (Level 1 or Level 2) within the designed courses. The target population included secondary school teachers in Paraguay, and the final sample consisted of 376 teachers from different regions of the country. The instrument used was a detailed questionnaire in the course registration form, which assessed ten dimensions of digital knowledge: use of devices, file management, handling of specialized programs and systems, production of texts and data, creation of multimedia content, communication and collaboration in digital environments, digital citizenship, and digital literacy. The results show that teachers have basic skills in using devices and files; however, significant gaps were identified in information management, content creation, and the use of advanced digital tools. The analysis of variables such as gender, area of residence, and preferred modality (face-to-face, synchronous, or asynchronous) revealed diverse profiles and contexts. The diversity of profiles validates the need for programs differentiated by level and modality to achieve a more relevant and sustainable pedagogical integration of technologies in Paraguayan secondary education. This exploratory phase lays the groundwork for contextualized training strategies and equitable integration of digital education in Paraguay.
Authors:
Valentina Canese, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay
Juan Ignacio Mereles Aquino, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay
Roberto Adriano Paez, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay
Armildo Fabián Rojas, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay
About the Presenter(s)
Professor Valentina Canese is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Universidad Nacional de Asunción in Paraguay
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