The use of technological tools in active education. Systematic review
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Active education, technological tools, educational technologies, systematic review, active learning, (UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
Active education is consolidated as a pedagogical approach aimed at promoting participation, autonomy and meaningful learning in students, relying increasingly on the use of technological tools. The article aimed to systematically analyze the scientific production on the use of technological tools in active education, identifying types of tools used, associated pedagogical approaches and main results reported in teaching and learning processes. A systematic review of the literature was carried out following the guidelines of the PRISMA protocol, by consulting recognized scientific databases and applying previously defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed a diversity of technological tools linked to active methodologies such as project-based learning, collaborative learning and the flipped classroom. It is concluded that the pedagogical integration of technology strengthens active education, although challenges and lines of future research remain.
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