Critical Competencies for Practice Among Educational Technologists in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to better understand which educational technology competencies practitioners in Latin America and the Caribbean perceive as critical or essential. Participants (n = 100) were educational technology professionals currently residing in Latin America or the Caribbean. An electronic survey was used to collect responses related to the importance of knowledge and ability competencies as an educational technologist. The results indicate that the highest-rated knowledge competencies included online teaching and learning, adult learning theory, and e-learning development. the highest-rated ability competencies included creating effective instructional products, work well with others, and develop course materials. Results indicate that demographics factors do not have an effect on the level of importance of knowledge and abilities competencies.

Authors

• Enilda Jannet Romero-Hall, University of Tampa

• Leonor Mendiola Adams, Old Dominion University

• Erika Petersen, University of Tampa

• Adriana Vianna, University of Tampa