TECHNOLOGICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS IN SECONDARY AND MIDDLE BASIC STUDENTS IN COLOMBIA IS A KEY FACTOR FOR A RELEVANT EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Authors

  • Jorge Alirio Tarazona
  • Jesús Guillermo Quintero

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v2i25.4058

Keywords:

Digital competencies, Education 5.0, Critical thinking, Complex thinking, Colombia.

Abstract

This academic essay examines the importance of developing technological and computer competencies in secondary school students in Colombia, in light of contemporary educational trends. Using a qualitative, document-based research approach, it addresses theoretical principles of constructivism, connectivism, and complex thinking to understand how integrating technology in education can enhance students’ critical thinking and global competencies. The current Colombian context is explored, including recent public policies from the National Ministry of Education and educational initiatives in universities of Colombia and Latin America, within the framework of “Education 5.0.” The essay argues that training in digital competencies is essential to prepare youth as creative, critical, and globally-competent citizens capable of facing the challenges of the knowledge society. Likewise, it reflects on the role of teachers as facilitators and students as active agents in the process of technological learning. Finally, a proposal is presented to strengthen these competencies in schools, linking theory and practice to foster a relevant and humanized education supported by technology. Keywords: Digital competencies; Education 5.0; Critical thinking; Complex thinking; Colombia.

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Author Biographies

Jorge Alirio Tarazona

Institución Educativa la Petrolea (Colombia)

Jesús Guillermo Quintero

Institución Educativa Francisco de Paula Santander (Colombia)

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Published

2025-07-20

How to Cite

Jorge Alirio Tarazona, & Jesús Guillermo Quintero. (2025). TECHNOLOGICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS IN SECONDARY AND MIDDLE BASIC STUDENTS IN COLOMBIA IS A KEY FACTOR FOR A RELEVANT EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY. DIALÉCTICA, 2(25). https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v2i25.4058