The impact of Genially on the teaching and learning of Natural Sciences. An effective teaching strategy

Abstract

Introduction: The use of digital tools in education has experienced accelerated growth, making them indispensable allies in the teaching-learning process. This has allowed both teachers and students to access different resources and information in real time and in an accessible way from anywhere in the world. However, despite great efforts to popularize knowledge mediated by technologies, strategies that allow achieving the desired impact on the quality of student learning through the use of these tools remain insufficient. The article presented aimed to develop a didactic strategy for the use of the Genially tool that favors the learning of the Natural Sciences subject in 5th-year students based on the declared scientific problem: how to contribute to the learning of the Natural Sciences subject in 5th-year students of the Francisco Iñiguez Castro Basic Education School. Materials and methods: The research is oriented towards a descriptive methodology, with the purpose of specifying the characteristics of a didactic proposal based on digital tools, specifically through Genially. Results: The Genially-based teaching strategy proved effective in improving learning, motivation, and academic performance in the Natural Sciences subject. The results support its usefulness in facilitating conceptual understanding, encouraging active participation, and strengthening interaction between students and teachers. It also provides solid evidence of the benefits of Genially, highlighting its relevance as a transformative tool in the teaching of Natural Sciences. Discussion: The tool facilitated interaction and teamwork, acting as a cultural mediator in the Vygotskian sense. Students constructed knowledge through shared resources, which promoted social and cognitive skills. Conclusions: Despite the benefits, limitations were evident in teacher preparation and access to technological resources. A lack of training in digital tools and insufficient infrastructure were obstacles to optimal implementation.