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7C: Biotechnology Virtual location: VIRTUAL: Agora Meetings | |
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5:40pm - 5:45pm
Digital Generation of Professors and Virtual Reality in Engineering Education: Evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean 1: Universidad Privada del Norte - (PE), Perú; 2: Universidad Católica de Ávila - (ES), España Abstract– The integration of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) in higher education represents a key opportunity to enhance innovation, motivation, and experiential learning in engineering. This study surveyed 312 engineering professors from 12 Latin American countries following a two-week training program on VR. The questionnaire assessed digital competence, technical aspects, usability, disadvantages, future outlook, and didactic value. The sample was not homogeneous by generation (62% digital immigrants and 38% digital natives) and was predominantly male. The results revealed very high evaluations in technical, usability, and didactic dimensions, while digital competence received comparatively lower ratings. Significant generational differences were identified: digital natives reported higher levels of digital competence, whereas digital immigrants rated technical aspects more positively. These findings highlight the need to strengthen digital competence across generations and promote the pedagogical use of immersive technologies in engineering education. | |