Educational transformation is increasingly influenced by emerging technologies, which offer unique opportunities to redefine learning. This study aims to critically analyze the scientific production related to the use of emerging technologies in the educational field, focusing on their impact on the teaching–learning process. A systematic review of the scientific literature was carried out, analyzing a total of 1567 articles from 2000 to 2024. The results reveal that, although there is a growing interest in the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, concerns also emerge about their implementation and effectiveness. In addition, research trends are identified that suggest a multidimensional approach to the use of these technologies, highlighting the importance of teacher training and the educational context in which they are applied. The conclusions indicate that, to maximize the positive impact of these technologies, an informed pedagogical approach that considers the advantages and challenges they entail is essential. This analysis provides a foundation for future studies and guidance for educators and policy makers in effectively incorporating emerging technologies into the educational environment.

In this research we describe the experiences of two andalusian universities (University of Seville and Pablo de Olavide) in order to experience and to explore the possibilities that interactive concept maps offer as teaching resources implemented through Edublog. Among the most important contributions, it should be noted how the design and dissemination of concept maps (with the help of social software applications: Mindomo and Blogger) has facilitated the active participation of university students in building their own and new knowledge by selecting, structuring and interpreting the main features of the two conceptual domains worked at each university: the possibilities and limitations of ICT and the areas of intervention of the educator and social worker.

This article presents an empirical study on the perceptions of university students toward the development of the teaching practicum, using the CourseSites platform as a communication and support tool for their training. The opinions of the students were collected through a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 1500 students who were registered in the degrees of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education and Pedagogy (2008-2018). A descriptive, inferential and multi-level analysis was conducted, which confirmed that future teachers had activated their professional competences, as they had the chance to share their internship experiences with their faculty members and with their own classmates.

En este artículo se presenta un estudio diacrónico en el que se analizan las concepciones de estudiantes universitarios sobre las fortalezas y debilidades que presentan los cursos MOOC en los ámbitos socio-educativos. La muestra participante está constituida por 251 estudiantes de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide, pertenecientes a los cursos de Grado de Educación Social de los cursos académicos comprendidos entre 2014 y 2017, y de Doble Grado en Trabajo Social y Educación Social, durante los cursos académicos 2015/16 y 2016/17. A través de una metodología descriptiva y cualitativa, los resultados más destacables indican que las fortalezas de los MOOC son la gratuidad, ayuda a la formación de los desfavorecidos, flexibilidad horaria, la existencia de redes de colaboración para compartir ideas y experiencias educativas y contenidos universitarios. Mientras que las principales debilidades serían falta un adecuado seguimiento, materiales expositivos, estándar y generales no adaptados a los intereses particulares del usuario, y altas tasas de abandono.

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the potential for online multimedia materials as alternative learning tools for the collaborative training of teachers in the design of research-based teaching. A case study using a team of three trainee teachers was used to develop a process of initial training in the design of a constructivist and research-based teaching unit supported by online multimedia material. The results obtained from the research allowed some principles to be identified and basic recommendations and alternative lines of action to be given for designing online multimedia materials. Online multimedia materials can be alternative teaching tools that contribute, with other materials, to the development of constructivist, collaborative, and research-based strategies which help provide the necessary support for improving the initial and ongoing training of new teachers in the design of teaching from a research perspective.

The purpose of this paper is to validate a scale about learning how to use the Utellstory software for the creation of digital stories. The questionnaire was provided to a sample of 142 and 276 students from Masters in Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Education Degree of the University of Córdoba (Spain), respectively. The data were subjected to an analysis of reliability and validity through the use of exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses. The results revealed an instrument with correct validity and reliability that demonstrate that the model is stable and consistent with the starting theoretical assumptions.