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Technology Scouting for Techno-Pedagogical Laboratories in Ecuador: A Case Study

Abstract:

Utilizing the UNE (A Spanish Standard) 166000:2018 technology scouting methodology, this research undertakes an in-depth exploration of the status of techno-pedagogical laboratories within Ecuador’s higher education landscape. The methodological framework, encompassing a sequence of strategic steps, enables the delineation of Key Scouting Factors (KSFs) and the formulation of bespoke information gathering techniques, specifically designed to cater to the unique requirements of higher education stakeholders. The study incorporates the participation of twenty-one higher education institutions, each exhibiting distinct levels of development in their techno-pedagogical laboratories. The systematic analysis of the amassed data provides critical insights into the prevailing conditions of these laboratories, in addition to identifying the challenges and opportunities presented within the context of Ecuador’s …