Digital Innovation In Higher Education: Impact Of Digital Educational Resources On The Development Of Cognitive Skills
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/s69w1068Keywords:
Digital educational resources, cognitive skills, higher education, pedagogical innovation, cognitive assessmentAbstract
The objective of this research was to analyze the impact of digital educational resources (DERs) on the development of cognitive skills in university students in Guayaquil. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was used, applying pretests and posttests to two non-equivalent groups: experimental and control. Measurements were performed using a validated structured questionnaire and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), which allowed for the establishment of cognitive profiles in dimensions such as memory, attention, calculation, and language. The results revealed significant improvements in the experimental group, with a 90% increase in basic, higher, and perceptual cognitive skills, supported by statistically significant p values < 0.05. The intervention showed that DERs, when applied pedagogically, optimize cognitive processes and promote meaningful learning. This analysis contributes to the adoption of SDG 4 by promoting inclusive and fair education through digital technologies, reducing educational inequalities, and fostering students' critical, balanced, and independent reasoning.