Brecha tecnológica

En este trabajo se propone una crítica de algunos presupuestos comunes sobre el estudio de la comunicación en México en relación con el tema de las brechas tecnológicas y los nuevos retos que implica. Posteriormente, se exponen algunas sugerencias que, a manera de hipótesis, dieran pie al trabajo común y a cierto aprendizaje sobre el futuro de las escuelas de comunicación.

e article shows the gap between students and teachers regarding the use and management of basic and advanced information
and communication technologies in the teaching-learning process. A quantitative investigation descriptive-interpretative and
analytical type was carried ex-post-facto. Data obtained through the application of a questionnaire has been presented, based on
previous research that included the areas of equipment management, desktop soware and internet specialized in education and
research. e questionnaire was applied to 133 teachers and 906 students from two universities in Ecuador, one from Quito and
one from Guayaquil. It was observed that students use mostly Internet-based technology, but this does not mean that they do it for
academic purposes (oen for recreation). However, teachers take advantage or give more utility to traditional tools in academic
activities such as PCs, projectors and so on. In the use of basic technology, the gap is small in these two groups. Teachers are on
constant training on technology, mainly because the study centers look for continuous improvement in their educational quality.
In addition, there are policies and laws of the Ecuadorian State that allow the constant evaluation of universities that look for
the academic quality and improvement in the process of generating knowledge to obtain a University accreditation. In several
indicators of this evaluation are the use of basic communication technology. It is recommended to direct the appropiate use of
new technologies that students make for academic purpose not for leisure, taking into consideration the correct technological
policies that teachers must include in the teaching learning process. is can be done if the gap between teachers and students
would be reduced.

Cellular phone and young people in Sinaloa. Adoption, uses and adaptations

En el artículo se discuten los usos y adopciones del teléfono celular por los jóvenes en Culiacán, Sinaloa, a partir de los resultados de una encuesta aplicada en mayo de 2009, que permite afirmar la existencia de formas diferenciadas de adopción que dependen no solo de la brecha generacional, sino fundamentalmente de la brecha económica.
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This article discusses the uses and adoptions of mobile phones by young university students in Culiacan, Sinaloa, using results from a survey in May 2009. The study allows us to expose that the distinct form of adoption depends not only on the generation gap, but also on the economic divide.

El uso de la música para la calidad de vida de las personas mayores se está volviendo muy común, con una base de evidencia creciente, como las aportaciones de Kemper, K.J. and Danhauer (2005). Durante la pandemia de Covid-19, la tecnología ha proporcionado el principal medio de comunicación y prestación de servicios Gascón (2020). En esta investigación, que relaciona música y tecnologías digitales, se utilizó un enfoque de estudio de caso para explorar el impacto del uso de las tecnologías digitales, durante la pandemia. Participaron un grupo (12) de personas mayores. (entre 65 y 87 años). Los datos se analizaron cualitativamente utilizando el software QuestionPro. Los resultados indicaron la importancia de la actividad musical en sus vidas. A los y las participantes les resultó difícil utilizar tecnologías como Skype. Los y las participantes valoraron las sesiones de WhatsApp, aunque manifestaron preferir las actividades presenciales. En conclusión, las actividades musicales pueden realizarse a través de las tecnologías digitales, pero cuando se trata de personas mayores, se encuentran dos dificultades como el uso y acceso a las tecnologías y el reto que supone la actividad musical. Las dificultades se agravan cuando existe una situación vulnerable como la que se ha generado desde el Covid-19. / The use of music for the quality of life of the elderly is becoming very common, with a growing evidence base, such as the contributions of Kemper, K.J. and Danhauer (2005). During the Covid-19 pandemic, technology has provided the main means of communication and provision of Gascón services (2020). In this research, which relates music and new technologies, a case study approach was used to explore the impact of the use of digital technologies during the pandemic. A group (12) of older people participated. (between 65 and 87 years old). Data was qualitatively analyzed using QuestionPro software. The results indicated the importance of musical activity in their lives. The participants found it difficult to use technologies like Skype. The participants valued the WhatsApp sessions, although they said they preferred face-to-face activities. In conclusion, musical activities can be carried out through digital technologies, but when it comes to older people, we find two difficulties such as the use and access to technologies and the challenge of musical activity. Difficulties are aggravated when there is a vulnerable situation like the one that has been generated since the Covid-19.