GeoTech Enseñanza de la geografía e interactuación con la tecnología

Abstract

The GeoTech project aims to design an interactive educational platform that strengthens the teaching and learning of human geography in ninth grade of secondary education. It emerges in response to the limitations of traditional methods, often based on rote memorization and the limited pedagogical use of digital technologies in the classroom. Through innovative pedagogical strategies, the proposal seeks to develop critical thinking, digital competencies, and geospatial skills in students, promoting a deeper and more meaningful understanding of their territory. The research is structured under the Design Thinking methodology, which facilitates the identification of needs, the generation of creative solutions, and the validation of student prototypes. The project comprises three main phases: pedagogical diagnosis, design of the educational structure of the platform, and validation of its usability and acceptance. The GeoTech platform integrates tools such as interactive maps, quizzes, simulations, and virtual tours that align with the Basic Learning Rights (DBA) of the Social Sciences area, adopting a contextualized territorial approach. The expected results include the strengthening of teaching practices and the promotion of active, meaningful, and experiential learning among students. Consequently, GeoTech represents an educational innovation that connects technology with the teaching of human geography, encouraging territorial recognition, critical reflection, and the formation of citizens capable of understanding and transforming their environment.