The September-December journal of the Interdisciplinary Scientific Journal Investigación y Saberes* presents a series of research projects that stand out for their innovation in the field of education. This volume, published by the Luis Vargas Torres Technical University, addresses the integration of emerging technologies and advanced methodologies in education, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence.

One of the main articles analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence on learning, focusing on teaching experiences. It highlights that, although AI can personalize learning and improve pedagogical processes, it is essential to strengthen the technological training of educators and establish policies that promote its use.

Another important study reviews computational thinking in basic education, highlighting its benefits for cognitive development. It concludes that this skill not only improves logical reasoning and creativity, but should also be key to educational innovation in Latin America.

In addition, it explores student perceptions of generative artificial intelligence, showing a high degree of familiarity but mostly instrumental use. This underscores the need for more effective teacher mediation to promote critical and creative use. This volume offers a comprehensive overview of current educational trends, providing a solid foundation for future research and pedagogical practices, and reaffirming its role as an essential forum for the development of contemporary educational strategies.

Published: 2025-09-09

Computational Thinking in Elementary Education: A Review of Its Teaching and Benefits for Cognitive Development

Nancy Patricia Vásconez Panata, Luz América Panata Villacís, Carlos Bayardo Toapanta Chaguaro, Samaniego Alarcón Samaniego Alarcón

1-12

Student perceptions of generative artificial intelligence in educational institutions in Imbabura: an exploratory analysis

Collaguazo Guerrero Collaguazo Guerrero, Sánchez Toapanta Sánchez Toapanta, Andrade Dávila Andrade Dávila, Cisneros Morales Cisneros Morales, Alcívar Pazmiño Alcívar Pazmiño

38-56

Environmental Education in Schools: A Review of Programs and Teaching Practices in Latin America

González Medina González Medina, Rodas Heredia Rodas Heredia, Carmen Zoraida Carmen Zoraida , Salazar Luna Salazar Luna

71-83

Augmented reality in school teaching: impact analysis and pedagogical challenges

Yanza Lata Yanza Lata, Santillán Miranda Santillán Miranda, Ortiz Rivera Ortiz Rivera, Castro Yerovi Castro Yerovi

84-96

Evaluation of the Voltaic Arc Welding Training at Codesa, Esmeraldas: Diagnosis and Recommendations

Intriago Mairongo Intriago Mairongo, Ángel Enrique Ángel Enrique , Reyna Tenorio Reyna Tenorio, Johnny Gervi Johnny Gervi

97-112

Digital citizenship education: review of training strategies for elementary and high school students

Muñoz Espinoza Muñoz Espinoza, López Moya López Moya, Velastegui Alvarado Velastegui Alvarado, Gualán Valente Gualán Valente

113-124

Strategies to strengthen reading comprehension in basic education: review of current evidence

Castro Yerovi Castro Yerovi, Donoso Caiza Donoso Caiza, Carvajal Ayala Carvajal Ayala, Padilla Muñoz Padilla Muñoz

125-138