Abstract

LEONARDO, Zambrano Vacacela Luis. Use of Information and Communication Technology in virtual education and its correlation with the Emotional Intelligence of Teachers in Ecuador in a COVID -19 context. RISTI [online]. 2020, n.40, pp.31-44.  Epub Dec 31, 2020. ISSN 1646-9895.  https://doi.org/10.17013/risti.40.31-44.

The present study proposes a mixed investigation of a non- experimental transactional correlational type with a descriptive scope in order to demonstrate the level of knowledge and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in virtual education and its correlation with Emotional Intelligence (EI) of 485 teachers of initial, primary and secondary level. In addition, it aims to reveal the context in which the teaching-learning process is being developed in relation to the COVID-19 emergency. The results show that there are few ICT skills being utilized. Additionally, most teachers lack technological infrastructure and internet access. This study also indicates that female teachers have less emotional strengths and there is a very low correlation between the use of ICT and EI. Finally, it is highlighted that the WhatsApp application has been transformed from a means of instant communication to a learning platform.

Keywords : ICT; virtual education; emotional intelligence; teaching-learning..

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