Perception of families with nursery school children facing mediated learning through information and communication technologies (ICTs) in times of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to assess the perception of families, having children attending nursery school, about learning mediated by information and communication technologies (ICTs) in times of COVID-19. Data is gathered by using an opinion questionnaire on family habits. The sample corresponds to 261 families of children ages 4 to 5 years old who participate on virtual classes at 38 educational institutions in the Province of Concepción (Chile). The results show that families acknowledge learning achievements mediated by ICTs. They also recognize the importance of ICTs' educational role in a virtual context. However, families state that they lack sufficient time and technological skills to support their children's learning at home. It is concluded that the families surveyed have a favorable perception of their children's learning through virtual education, but there is evidence that they face challenges to connect to the Internet, which affects achieving a consistent contribution in their children's educational processes. (English) [ FROM AUTHOR] Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la percepción de familias de niños que asisten al nivel de educación parvularia respecto del aprendizaje mediado con tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC), en tiempos de COVID-19. La recolección de datos se realiza mediante un cuestionario de opinión sobre prácticas familiares. La muestra corresponde a 261 familias de niños de 4 y 5 años que participan de clases virtuales en 38 establecimientos de la Provincia de Concepción (Chile). Los resultados muestran que las familias reconocen el logro de diversos aprendizajes mediados por las TIC, y la importancia de su rol educativo en contexto virtual. Sin embargo, declaran escaso conocimiento tecnológico y tiempo para apoyar a sus hijos en el hogar. Se concluye que las familias tienen una percepción favorable de los aprendizajes de sus hijos mediante la educación virtual, aunque, se evidencia que las familias presentan dificultades para conectarse a Internet, afectando su participación sistemática en el proceso educativo de sus niños. (Spanish) [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Información Tecnológica is the property of Centro de Informacion Tecnologica (CIT) and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)