Use of technological tool for the consolidation of mathematical pre-knowledge in higher education

Abstract

Abstract Currently, information and communication Technologies (ICT) have permeated the different educational, political, economic and sociocultural contexts, contributing to the inclusion and development of society by optimizing time, efforts and resources. On the other hand, (ICT) are considered powerful facilitators of the teaching-learning process at all training levels because they visibly improve the way of acquiring knowledge, becoming essential tools for educational transformation and innovation. Therefore, the purpose of this present study is to analyze the results of the first implementation of the PREIN - UTS virtual course developed in the web Khan-Academy tool. The sample was formed by new students who entered the first semester of the technological level in the academic period 2018-II of a higher education institution located in Bucaramanga Santander (N=801). The methodological approach was quantitative of exploratory type, with the use of descriptive statistics and SPSS software for data analysis. Among the research results it was evidenced that the PREIN course is an innovative and easily accessible strategy, that contributes to the assurance of mathematical skills of the upcoming students that will enter proximally.