Using Gamification Through Digital Tools to Strengthen the Teaching Process among High School Teachers

Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of gamification through digital tools in strengthening the teaching process among high school teachers at Unidad Educativa San Cayetano, located in Chone, Ecuador. The research followed a quantitative approach with a descriptive, non-experimental design, using a Likert-scale survey applied to 15 teachers selected through non-probabilistic sampling.

The results show a positive perception of gamification as a pedagogical strategy, highlighting its impact on student motivation, meaningful learning, and collaborative work. However, significant limitations were identified, including low levels of knowledge about gamification, limited integration of digital tools in the classroom, and challenges related to insufficient teacher training and technological resources. Although the institution has basic infrastructure, its use remains restricted due to lack of familiarity with innovative educational applications.

In response, a teacher training program based on gamification and supported by digital platforms such as Google Classroom is proposed, structured into theoretical and practical modules. This initiative aims to enhance teachers' digital competencies and promote active and innovative teaching methodologies.

It is concluded that gamification is an effective strategy to improve educational quality, provided it is supported by continuous training and adequate access to technological resources, contributing to a more dynamic, inclusive, and modern education.