Eficacia de los videos tutoriales para el desarrollo de competencias informacionales en estudiantes universitarios/The effectiveness of tutorial videos for the development of information competences in university students

Abstract

Introduction: Information competences are cross-disciplinary skills concerning learning environments, disciplines and educational levels. They need to be encouraged and developed through means which make students play a leading role in the teaching-learning process.

Objective: To validate the activities through the use of tutorial videos for the development of information competences in university students.

Methods: Methods of the theoretical and empirical levels were applied which allowed to prove the feasibility of the proposed activities to achieve the main goal.

Results: The designed activities with the use of tutorial videos allowed the students to apply what they learned to the research practice and to develop information competences. The principle of objectivity was assumed from a developmental perspective in line with the educational process and characterized by an open and participatory style which favors the exchange of knowledge.

Conclusions: The activities with the use of tutorial videos were in line with the demands identified by the university students. They were characterized by its practicality and the development of information competences, since the students acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to improve their regular activities and research work.