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- Social entrepreneurship and complex thinking competencies with an open technology platform: a gender approach(2024-11-01) Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; Vázquez Parra, José Carlos; Echaniz Barrondo, Arantza; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; https://ror.org/00ne6sr39In addition to specialized disciplinary training, cross-disciplinary skills are relevant to lifelong learning. One such skill is complex thinking, which involves integrating different reasoning to solve problems. To ensure that all students can achieve the same professional learning goals, in this paper, we present the results of an analysis of students’ perceived achievement of complex thinking competency through self-managed activities on an open education technology platform that diagnoses, develops, and evaluates social entrepreneurship competency. The research objective was to identify statistically significant gender differences in the two competencies (complex thinking and social entrepreneurship) in a group of students attending a technological university in Mexico. Methodologically, a multivariate descriptive analysis calculated arithmetic means and standard deviations, supplemented by boxplot and violin plot analyses and a scatter plot with lines of central tendency. In addition, a t-test analysis with a p-value of 90% was performed to identify the statistical significance of differences in the mean values by gender. The findings confirmed a statistically significant gender gap in the development and level attained in the students’ perceived achievement of both competencies (social entrepreneurship = 0.007 p-value; complex thinking = 0.068 p-value). Women showed the best results after using this technological platform. This study highlights the need to design technological tools for developing disciplinary and cross-disciplinary competencies from a gender perspective, to promote educational innovations that equitably ensure lifelong learning.
- Fostering complex thinking through educational simulators in higher education(2024-10-21) Pacheco Velázquez, Ernesto Armando; Arana Solares, Iván Andrés; Rodríguez Castelblanco, Astrid Xiomara; Ramírez Echeverri, Sergio Augusto; Tecnologico de Monterrey; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; University of AlicanteThe increasing importance of serious games and simulations in higher education is undeniable. These methodologies promote active learning by allow-ing students to directly engage in their educational process through practice and experimentation, facilitating a deeper understanding of concepts. Additionally, they provide a safe environment where students can make mistakes without real-world consequences, enabling them to learn from their errors and improve their skills without associated risks. This study aims to present and evaluate the effec-tiveness of a logistics simulator as an innovative educational tool for the devel-opment of complex thinking. The integration of simulators and serious games into the educational process has been shown to significantly enhance the critical competencies necessary for professional success in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Complex thinking, a cognitive approach that integrates multiple types of thinking, is essential for understanding and managing the inher-ent complexity of various phenomena and systems. This study explores how Ed-ucation 4.0 and open innovation practices contribute to the development of com-plex thinking, enabling students to apply critical, systemic, scientific, and inno-vative thinking principles in practical situations. The V-Logistics platform is highlighted as an effective tool for fostering these competencies, demonstrating its impact on student engagement, learning outcomes, and the continuous profes-sional development of educators. The findings underscore the simulator's effec-tiveness in promoting deep and meaningful learning, preparing students to navi-gate and transform their environment with advanced technological and educa-tional methods.
- Social robotics and development of investigative skills: complex thinking as a pivotal notion to produce academic documents(Springer Link, 2024-08-05) George Reyes, Carlos Enrique; López Caudana, Edgar Omar; Suárez Brito, Paloma; https://ror.org/03ayjn504To establish a relationship between social robotics (SR) and the development of research skills (HI) in university students, a hinge notion must be found that allows both terms to overlap and from there lay the foundations that favor the construction of teaching strategies. Disruptive initiatives based on educational innovation and mediated by the use of humanoid robots (NAO) that serve to scale basic academic research skills. The purpose of this study is to propose a referential scaffolding that enables the scaling of investigative skills in higher education students through the imbrication of the components of complex thinking (CP) with the characteristics and dimensions of social robotics. The result is a framework that proposes to understand the way in which the RS-PC-HI relationship can be used to positively influence the performance of students to appropriately elaborate products related to scientific writing. It is concluded that by using the proposed frame of reference it will be possible to generate formative and motivating experiences that generate not only knowledge related to academic research but also its derived products.
- Scaling social, scientific, and technological entrepreneurship skills: designing the OpenEdR4C platform(Springer Link, 2024-08-05) George Reyes, Carlos Enrique; López Caudana, Edgar Omar; Suárez Brito, Paloma; Alcantar Nieblas, Carolina; https://ror.org/03ayjn504The development of entrepreneurship skills in higher education is necessary to train citizens to identify opportunities and solve problems in an increasingly complex society. However, training at the university is not enough, so experiences must be designed that help students strengthen social, scientific and technological entrepreneurship skills through a hinge competence: complex thinking. This paper shows a proposal for the design of a web platform through a project called OpenEdR4C that imbricates complex thinking-entrepreneurship and whose purpose is to contribute to the training of students and lifelong learners with skills and competencies necessary to face the challenges of today’s world and develop their potential as entrepreneurs and committed and innovative citizens. The description of the OpenEdR4C project, its objectives, stages, as well as the first pre-prototype that will become a learning platform is presented.
- Augmented reality as a driver to enhance engagement in high school students(Springer Link, 2024-08-05) Velarde Camaqui, Davis; Sanabria Zepeda, Jorge Carlos; https://ror.org/03ayjn504Educational innovation supported by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is presented as a way to promote quality education and improve student competencies. The integration of ICTs in schools facilitates access to information and knowledge, eliminating barriers of time and space. To achieve effective integration, it is important to consider Technologies for Learning and Knowledge (TAC), which seek to understand the entire teaching-learning process. Technologies such as augmented reality (AR) have proven to provide immersive experiences and enriching education, by offering significant opportunities to interact with different scenarios and facilitate the understanding of complex concepts. However, studies on the implementation of AR in education have mainly focused on the university level, but research has also been conducted at secondary and elementary school levels, showing positive effects on socio-emotional aspects, cognitive development and academic performance. Thus, the implementation of AR at the high school level is a niche to improve students’ academic engagement and motivation. To address this topic, a mixed study combining quantitative and qualitative approaches is proposed. This is achieved by implementing a Systematic Literature Review and proposing an AR initial incorporation model. The results show a lack of implementation of AR at the high school level. The implications of this study include to make a valuable contribution to the instructional design and technology field, specifically as a case study for high school education, which is an area that warrants additional investigation, particularly in Latin American contexts.
- Transforming logistics education by a virtual logistics simulation generator: UX pilot study(2024-06) Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; Rodés Paragarino, Virginia; Pacheco Velázquez, Ernesto Armando; Ramírez Echeverri, Sergio Augusto; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; https://ror.org/03y3y9v44; IEEEIn the era of Industry 5.0 and the impact of the changes in the supply chain, educational institutions, SMEs, and the labor market are challenged by technological advancements. The "Simulations for Learning" (S4L) project responds to this challenge by introducing the Virtual Logistics, asimulation generator platform designed to transform logistics education through enhanced decision-making skills and customizable simulations. This tool allows students to design and adapt logistics networks, tailoring their educational experience to real-world logistics scenarios, and by doing so, creating simulation-based serious games. A pilot study was conducted with 249 students from eight universities across five Latin American countries to assess the usability of this simulation generator on logistics education. The study revealed significant findings: (a) the simulation generator provides learners with flexible and tailored educational experiences. (b) the Interface and Performance and Effectiveness aspects of the Virtual Logistics were highly rated, achieving an "Excellent" usability level; (c) however, Content Organization and Navigation were perceived as slightly less effective, receiving a "Good" usability rating and highlighting areas in need of improvement. These results demonstrate student’s satisfaction, and therefore, the transformative potential of simulation-based learning tools in logistics education. Virtual Logistics offers valuable guidance for educators, policymakers, and industry leaders, aligning educational tools with dynamic requirements, ensuring that future professionals are well-equipped to face the complexities of the modern logistics landscape.
- Teachers' perceived achievement on complex thinking competence: a multicultural study(2024) Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; Alcántar Nieblas, Carolina; Saavedra López, Ana María; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; https://ror.org/01b4w2923; Instituto Politécnico de BraganzaTo achieve significant changes in education in the era of globalization, continuous teacher training is essential, supported by cultural and institutional policies and the commitment of the academic community. Incorporating complex thinking in higher education is crucial to developing teaching competencies that respond to the challenges of contemporary learning and the world’s changing dynamics. This study analyzed Latin American teachers’ perceived achievement of complex thinking subcompetencies (systemic, scientific, critical, and innovative thinking). It also explored the differences in these sub-competencies by teachers’ countries of origin and gender. Four-hundred fourteen upper secondary and higher education teachers from seven Latin American countries participated: Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil. Peru and Chile had the highest proportion of participants in the study. The findings show that the teachers positively perceived their ability to apply systems thinking; however, they considered themselves less competent in complex thinking. Teachers from Guatemala and Peru attained the highest scores in the four subcompetencies of complex thinking. Statistically significant differences between men and women existed in all the sub-competencies of complex thinking, with men attaining higher means than women. These findings have important implications for teacher training, curricular design, and educational policy. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of teachers’ complex thinking sub-competencies.
- Clinical competencies and complexity in students: systematic literature review(2024) Jimenez Botello, Luis Clemente; Rozo Garcia, Hugo Alexander; Garcia Peñalvo, Francisco José; Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; University of AlicanteThe achievement of clinical competencies by health students contributes to better patient care. The objective of this study was to know how clinical competencies are related to complex thinking in students. To achieve the objective, a systematic literature review was carried out, using the SCOPUS and WoS databases; with keywords from “clinical competencies” AND “complexity” AND “students” between the years of 2015 to 2024, the search results were narrowed using PRISMA, with quality criteria. The results show: a) The keywords related clinical competencies with educational aspects and different health careers; b) The journals related to education and health at level Q1 and Q2 are what had the most publications; c) The level of training was mainly undergraduate and nursing was the profession with the most publications; d) The types of complex thinking were: scientific thinking and critical thinking. The relationship between clinical competencies and complexity is through complex thinking, in particular scientific thinking and critical thinking. This study is intended to be of value to better understand how complex thinking processes contribute to improving the achievement of clinical competencies in health students.
- Technological and social entrepreneurship in higher education: a non-supervised algorithm for complex thinking profiling(2024) Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; Álvarez Icaza Longoria, Inés; Escutia Gutiérrez, Raymundo; Tariq, Rasikh; Chaabi, Hasnaa; Casillas Muñoz, Fidel Antonio Guadalupe; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; University of AlicanteUnderstanding the impact of technological and social entrepreneurship education on students' critical thinking and innovation skills is crucial in adapting higher education to contemporary challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a non-supervised algorithm for complex thinking profiling in strengthening these skills among university students. Using the eComplexity instrument, the study collected data from 1,071 participants in various disciplines, with pre-test and post-test evaluations. Clustering analysis was performed to identify response patterns, and the results were visualized using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The key findings include: (a) Cluster 0 showed a significant decline in scientific and critical thinking skills, (b) Cluster 1 exhibited substantial improvement in critical and innovative thinking, (c) Cluster 2 demonstrated a decrease in scores despite initial high performance, and (d) differentiated instructional approaches are needed to address varied responses. The distinguishing value of this study lies in its implications for educational communities, societal development, and decision-makers, highlighting the need for tailored entrepreneurship education to promote sustainable innovation and societal progress.
- Complex competency model for digital transformation in corporate universities integrating artificial intelligence(2024) García Blásquez, Alicia; Ramírez Montoya, María Soledad; Garcia Peñalvo, Francisco José; https://ror.org/02f40zc51; https://ror.org/03ayjn504; University of AlicanteClearly, we live in a hyper-connected world where rapid technological innovation has given rise to a trend called digital transformation and the need for new skills development models in companies. This research aims to assess the development of complex thinking competencies in employees within a corporate university, measuring their performance levels with daily-practice digital tools to propose a digital transformation model using artificial intelligence. The research approach will employ a mixed, sequential explanatory (QUAN -> QUAL) design. With the results of this research, it will be possible to develop a prototype digital transformation model using artificial intelligence. The paper contains six sections: a) introduction: context and motivation underlying this research project, b) the state of the art of the primary theoretical constructs, c) the hypothesis and research objectives, d) the methodology followed, e) expected contributions and f) the conclusions. This research project will contribute to companies' significant digital transformations using artificial intelligence to improve their training and business processes.
