Desarrollo de objeto virtual de aprendizaje como estrategia de enseñanza en programación y algoritmos, en la institución educativa de armenia

Abstract

Understanding the logic of Algorithms and Programming is of vital importance for the development of software, applications or simply to solve computational problems in different areas. Not to mention the possibility of advancing at a professional level, helping people to solve everyday tasks in a simpler and more efficient way. The objective of this research was to develop a Virtual Learning Object focused on the teaching of Programming and Algorithm, as a fundamental tool in educational processes, applied to 11th grade students of the Educational Institution of Armenia, in the municipality of Pinillos in the year 2023. This research had a qualitative approach, which was divided into three stages: Difficulties that were presented in the students were identified through a diagnostic test, and strategies that helped the learning of this type of subject were proposed, then we proceeded to the creation of the Virtual Learning Object that had as characteristics the integration of strategies that best presented results, that was interactive, easy to use and intuitive. Finally, the level of knowledge acquired by the learners was measured through different activities proposed during the development of the Virtual Learning Object (VLO). The inclusion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in the educational and teaching processes, showed a significant improvement in the level of mastery, understanding of concepts and logic of Algorithms, in the eleventh grade students. Allowing progress in the different thematic contents in a more efficient way, but without exceeding the student's learning pace.