The Interaction of Pedagogy and the Media in Ecuadorian Education: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

Certainly, the relationship between pedagogy and the media today can take various forms, such as the production of educational content by the media or the collaboration between educational institutions and the media to bring education to remote communities. This article proposes a critical analysis of this interaction between pedagogical praxis and the media, based on a conceptual and historical retrospective that shows, in Ecuador, positive experiences such as television programs with pedagogical purposes and websites that offer resources and free educational programs to communities with limited access to education. However, this relationship also faces challenges, such as the lack of technology training for educators and the digital divide in some areas of the country. It is necessary to address these challenges to ensure that the collaboration between pedagogy and the media, rather than reactive, is proactive from both spaces. In any case, through effective collaboration, it is possible to improve the quality and accessibility of education, providing more people in the country with the necessary tools to succeed in their academic and professional lives.