Development of digital literacy in basic education through virtual classes derived from Covid-19

Abstract

Globally, education changed dramatically due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic. Consequently, literacy became important as an adaptive response measure of basic education students in virtual classes. In this research, it analyzes the development of digital literacy as an effective tool in the teaching-learning process in virtual education. For them, an evaluation instrument with 40 variables on a ratio scale and 5 on a nominal scale (final Cronbach's alpha of 0.950) is used. This instrument was applied to basic education teachers in Oaxaca, Aguascalientes and Durango. Statistical test was performed to determine the factor analysis and ANOVA in order to find the main variables that are related to digital literacy in the three selected states. The main conclusions were: 1) the teachers overcame the difficulties in the use of virtual platforms and digital media during the pandemic and, 2) they achieved the understanding of the contents by the students. Greater emphasis is suggested on monitoring and evaluating distance education in order to find viable strategies according to the needs of the students