SuperNova: WebQuest como estrategia tecnopedagógica para el aprendizaje de las ciencias naturales en la sede San Miguel, adscrita a la Institución Educativa Rural Mesitas.

Abstract

The project examines the low performance in Natural Sciences reported at the San Miguel campus of the Rural Educational Institution Mesitas, a situation linked to psychosocial, technological, and pedagogical factors that influence students in rural settings. The main purpose was to introduce a WebQuest as a technopedagogical tool to support the learning of Solar System concepts among fourth- and fifth-grade students. The study was framed within a qualitative perspective and drew on principles of action research. Surveys and semi-structured interviews were used to explore students’ learning needs, their perceptions, the technological conditions of the school, and their methodological preferences. This approach offered a clearer understanding of the educational context and helped shape an intervention that responded to the realities of the institution. To address the identified needs, the WebQuest “Viajando con SuperNova” was designed to offer visual, interactive, and contextualized activities that encouraged student autonomy, participation, and meaningful learning. Its implementation increased motivation, strengthened collaborative practices, and supported students’ comprehension of Solar System topics. The process also revealed additional categories, such as pedagogical narrative, playful assessment, preference for audiovisual materials, and resource curation. Overall, the WebQuest emerged as a meaningful technopedagogical alternative for rural environments, with the potential to transform classroom interactions, enhance motivation, and support conceptual understanding even in contexts with limited connectivity or devices. The experience reinforces the value of ICT as a pathway toward more equitable and higher-quality educational opportunities in regions facing persistent challenges.