Influencia de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación en el Rendimiento Académico de los Estudiantes de Educación Media Rurales y Urbanos en Iberoamérica: Una Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura

This article analyzes the effect of the influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on the academic performance of rural and urban secondary education students in Ibero-America through a systematic literature review. The problem is related to low motivation and difficulties in capturing students’ attention with traditional methodologies. The objective is to evaluate changes in grades, participation, and motivation. A qualitative study with an ethnographic design will be conducted, including classroom observation, interviews/focus groups, and a review of academic records before and after the intervention. Given this situation, it becomes urgent to explore new pedagogical strategies that align with students’ expectations and habits. The influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in academic performance applies game-like elements in non-game contexts such as education and emerges as a possible solution to increase student motivation and engagement. However, although there are studies suggesting that technological tools and social networks can improve academic performance, it is necessary to investigate how these specific tools affect the particular context of students. In this context, the following research question arises: What impact has the influence of Information and Communication Technologies had on academic performance in the educational context? An article by Egas et al. (2023), titled “The Influence of Information and Communication Technologies as a Didactic Strategy to Improve Motivation and Academic Performance in Middle Basic Education Students,” is identified. Among its conclusions, it states that ICT has significant potential as a teaching strategy to improve both student motivation and academic performance.