La Webquest como metodología del aprendizaje basado en proyectos colaborativos para la educación superior y su incidencia en el aprendizaje significativo de los estudiantes de Programación de la Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica de la ESPOCH.

Abstract

The WebQuest as a learning methodology based on collaborative projects which was implemented in the Polytechnic School of Chimborazo " ESPOCH " with students of the Mechanical Engineering School, aiming to determine their impact on learning meaningful. The research is cognitive - constructivist, descriptive, non-experimental, field, cross, applied basic science, under the scientific paradigm. Using collaborative tools and Google Drive Google Sites, the CHAEA test for learning styles, office tools and specialized software WebQuest “Automating Processes in Engineering Mechanics" was created. It allows efficient use of web resources designed. The techniques applied were: survey, observation, content analysis and document review. The research was framed under policies and guidelines of the National Plan for Good Living 2013 - 2017. Two techniques were applied: the t-student for academic performance, behavior and learning styles. 4,382 and 3,701 respectively 2.4340: With 5 % error of 2.055 and a critical two-tailed point values were obtained. The chi-square technique also was applied to test the skills of the century; with a critical point of 40.1 the calculated value of 119.84 was generated. Taking as reference the results obtained, it is concluded that the WebQuest methodology favors the generation of meaningful learning styles to improve learning inside and outside the classroom. Teachers are trained on the methodology recommended, implement guidelines taking into account quality levels in order to develop higher-order thinking.