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Submitted October 3, 2025
Published 2025-10-28

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Technological gaps and educational challenges in the digital era: The case of Hatonuevo, La Guajira


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Published: 2025-10-28

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Santiago Méndez, M. A. (2025). Technological gaps and educational challenges in the digital era: The case of Hatonuevo, La Guajira. Punto Educativo, 2318–2334. Retrieved from https://revistas.up.ac.pa/index.php/punto_educativo/article/view/8351

Abstract

In a world where digital technology is transforming all aspects of life, the technology gap in education becomes a critical challenge. In regions such as Hatonuevo, La Guajira, this gap affects equitable access to digital tools and educational resources, negatively impacting academic performance and limiting opportunities for students. The purpose of this article is to analyze the technological gaps present in the educational community of Hatonuevo and understand their effects on the quality of education. Objectives include identifying major technological barriers, evaluating the impact of these gaps on students' academic performance, and exploring the challenges educators face in integrating technology into their pedagogical practices. The study has a qualitative approach, aspects inherent to the educational field were analyzed to obtain a deep understanding of the technological situation in the region. In addition, data on the technological infrastructure and resources available in local educational institutions were analyzed. The analysis reveals that Hatonuevo faces significant technological gaps that affect access and quality of education. These gaps manifest themselves in the lack of adequate infrastructure, limited connectivity and poor access to digital devices. Academic performance is affected by these limitations, and teachers face considerable challenges in integrating technology into their practices. Despite local efforts to overcome these obstacles, greater investment in infrastructure, teacher training and inclusive public policies is required to improve the situation.

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