Integration of Technological Tools in Teaching Statistics: Innovations in Educational Technology for Sustainable Education

Cristian Uchima-Marin, Julian Murillo, Luis Salvador-Acosta and Patricia Acosta-Vargas ()
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Cristian Uchima-Marin: Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira 660003, Colombia
Julian Murillo: Facultad de Educación, Institución Educativa Rodrigo LLoreda Caicedo, Candelaria 763570, Colombia
Luis Salvador-Acosta: Intelligent and Interactive Systems Laboratory, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito 170125, Ecuador
Patricia Acosta-Vargas: Intelligent and Interactive Systems Laboratory, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito 170125, Ecuador

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-17

Abstract: Integrating technological tools in teaching statistics can revolutionize educational methods, making learning more engaging, interactive, and effective. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a math application for Android in enhancing the teaching and learning of statistics for eighth-grade students in Alcalá, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The project involved coordinating with local mathematics teachers to implement the app in the classroom, focusing on interactive digital content to improve student engagement. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, gathering data from 63 students through surveys that measured user satisfaction, topic relevance, interface usability, and the likelihood of recommending the app. The evaluation revealed a high likelihood of recommendation, with 74.6% of the students indicating they would “Almost always” recommend the app. Positive feedback was also noted in terms of user satisfaction and topic relevance. However, technical performance and content engagement were identified as needing improvement. The study also highlighted limitations, including a small sample size, reliance on self-reported data, and a short-term evaluation period. The Math app shows considerable promise as a tool for teaching statistics, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 4 and 9, involving quality education, industry, innovation, and infrastructure. Future work should address the identified limitations and focus on continuous improvement to enhance the app’s effectiveness and reach.

Keywords: educational; innovations; integration; statistics; sustainable development goals (SDGs); technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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