Learning from a transformation of pedagogical practices in master's degree courses in the hybrid mode of learning

Abstract

This document shares a critical reflection on the motivation, development and results derived from a pedagogical transformation of a course of the MPTIC-Masters in Pedagogy of ICT-Information and Communication Technologies-University of La Guajira, in Riohacha, Colombia. This study may be of interest to those who wish to offer flexible learning environments to adults who require to pursue advanced training in institutions where they believe in technology-based socio-constructivism and where not necessarily there is a single educational and operational model to offer learning opportunities. Keeping the essence of the seminar methodology that guides the MPTIC and the multi-dimensionality that assumes the hybrid learning modality in this master's degree program, it was conducted the redesign and testing of the second level of a seminar offered to one of the cohorts of the MPTIC. In this process the actors were the same as in the first level—the same students participated, were guided by the same faculty members, and were accompanied by the same managers, but the operational model of the second level of the course of interest was adjusted to overcome some of the limitations found out in the implementation of the first level course. This had the intention of seeking more active participation at individual and group level, as well as to achieve better qualitative results in the application of what has been learned to the teaching environments in which the participants of the MPTIC do their deepening projects. This study sought to determine what lessons this pedagogical transformation leaves, in the face of its possible replication in other courses of the MPTIC and / or in contexts and by other actors of advanced training programs at the service of people who work and study, and who require making use of flexible learning environments. The work leaves to consideration lessons learned and recommendations.