Digital Competencies and Artificial Intelligence in Postgraduate Education Teachers - Ecuador

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2439

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Artificial intelligence, Digital competence, Teacher education, Higher education, Online learning, Educational technology, Ethics, Educational innovation

Abstract

Introduction: This study explores digital competencies and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) among postgraduate educators in Ecuador, focusing on teaching practice and professional development. Methodology: A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was applied to 345 teachers from three universities, using a seven-dimension questionnaire (α = 0.93). Results: Participants showed strong digital skills and positive attitudes toward AI, using it for feedback, resource design, and research support. Weaknesses remain in online collaboration and virtual community engagement. Positive correlations were found between AI knowledge and its pedagogical application. Discussion: AI can enhance pedagogical innovation when supported by ongoing training, institutional backing, and ethical guidelines. Conclusions: Responsible AI integration requires clear institutional policies and ethical literacy strategies to ensure sustainable, high-quality teaching practices.

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Author Biographies

Víctor Miguel Sumba Arévalo, Universidad Nacional de Educación

Doctor of Education, Master's Degree in Psychopedagogy, Master's Degree in Neuropsychology and Education, Master's Degree in Basic Education, Bachelor's Degree in General Basic Education, Teacher of Basic Education. Full professor at the National University of Education-UNAE. He has 10 years of experience as a teacher in the public school system. Undergraduate and postgraduate professor at UNAE. Also a postgraduate lecturer at the State University of Milagro-UNEMI, Bolivarian University of Ecuador-UBE and Casa Grande University-UCG. Collaborating lecturer at the Salesian Polytechnic University-UPS. Member of the NeuroEd_UNAE research group. Research lecturer in the project: Techno-video training and improvement of theoretical and practical professional teaching skills: analytical-comparative study with UNAE and UTPL university lecturers.

Omar Paúl Segarra Figueroa, Universidad Nacional de Educación

Bachelor's degree in Early Health Stimulation Technologies, Master's degree in Intervention and Early Childhood Education, Master's degree in Educational Technology and Innovation, Advanced Diploma in University Teaching, PhD candidate in Education and Innovation. Research lecturer at the National University of Education, postgraduate lecturer at several universities in the country, speaker at various national and international conferences, author of several book chapters and scientific articles, director of community outreach projects, and member of internal and external research projects.

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2026-01-26

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Sumba Arévalo, V. M., & Segarra Figueroa, O. P. (2026). Digital Competencies and Artificial Intelligence in Postgraduate Education Teachers - Ecuador. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 11, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2439

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