In this paper, a methodology termed MODELI (methodology for the design of educational digital objects for indigenous languages) is presented for the development of digital learning objects (DLOs) for the Mixtec language, which is an indigenous Mexican language. MODELI is based on the spiral model of software development and integrates three important aspects for the analysis and design of DLOs: pedagogical, affective-emotional and technological-functional. The premise of MODELI is that the emotional aspect with the inclusion of cultural factors has an important effect on the learning motivation of indigenous users when interacting with the DLO. Principles of the visual, auditory (or aural), read/write, kinesthetic (VARK) model and Kansei engineering were considered for the inclusion of the pedagogical, emotional and technological-functional aspects within the spiral model for the development of MODELI. The methodology was validated with the development of a DLO for a previously unknown variant of the Mixtec language. Usability tests of the DLO built with MODELI evidenced an improvement on the learning motivation and the value of cultural identity of indigenous children. These results are important for the preservation of indigenous languages in Mexico, because most of them are partially documented, and there is social rejection of indigenous culture caused by discrimination of ethnic communities.
First year university students need to make efficient use of technological tools, but there is a lack of accessibility of these tools to students from rural communities. This is a problem as one of the sustainable development goals is guaranteeing quality education that is both inclusive and equitable for all students. In the case of rural areas, students cannot be considered “Digital Natives” just because they have grown up in the digital age, because they have not had the exposure to technological tools that their urban counterparts have had. Based on the case study methodology and in consideration of the foregoing premises, this article has applied a strategy to investigate the level of technological competence of the so-called Digital Natives entering the Technological University of the Mixteca (UTM). The study identified that first-year UTM students do not consider themselves to be Digital Natives and acknowledge having deficiencies in their knowledge in the use of technological tools. Additionally, incoming students face academic requirements and expectations for which most are not prepared. Despite the deficiencies, students show a disposition and ability to learn to use technological tools that allow them to achieve meaningful learning.
Currently, an organization's knowledge emanating from an organization is reflected in its human capital, information technology, and business processes. Knowledge has become a potential resource in the economic and social environment. Therefore, knowledge management has a high impact on the decisionmaking of institutions. The Technological University of the Mixteca (UTM for its Spanish initials), through the Coordination for the Promotion of Development, maintains a close link between the University and the different social and economic sectors of the Mixteca Region. First making contact with rural communities and poor urban neighborhoods through the Development Promotion Brigade. As part of the functions and activities carried out by the Brigade, technical assistance and training is provided in the different productive activities in the region. These actions generate factual knowledge that including a wealth of experiences that can contribute to any instance future decisions, plans, organization, or control over the various resources necessary to carry out development projects that satisfy the needs of the communities. In this study, a strategy mediated by the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is proposed that promotes the management of organizational knowledge and the knowledge acquired in the field for the benefit of regional production and development projects. In addition, this joint work between the UTM and the Coordination for the Promotion of Development permits the creation of studies and investigation that promote community development, especially among those communities considered to be highly marginalized.
This research aims to know the level of inclusion of indigenous peoples in the digital economy through the adoption of electronic commerce aimed at the sale of indigenous handicrafts present in the state of Oaxaca, as well as the level of technological skills on the part of Oaxacan artisans. The methodology applies a qualitative study through a descriptive exploratory process in order to carry out a theoretical and practical analysis in the context of the Internet. The results indicate that the electronic commerce of indigenous handicrafts of Oaxaca is incipient; however, social networks and specifically Facebook© and Instagram© have favored the artisan in the process of adoption of electronic commerce, which is reflected in the marketing of their products in these social networks. Likewise, it is evident that the indigenous artisan faces important challenges in having legal protection over the rights of their designs and handicraft works; in the same way, it requires technical assistance for the process of learning and building technological competence.
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