https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9225-422X

jfreirea@unemi.edu.ec

Milagro-Ecuador

allows innovation to perform educational practices in the current online classrooms. The purpose of this article is

to bring forth a transformative shift, offering opportunities and challenges to teachers and students alike. Therefore,

the beginning of a new educational system to teach students starts with teaching in a digital environment, the

development of digital educational content to teach the four skills such as listening, reading, speaking, writing, and

Recibido: 12-02-24 - Aceptado: 26-04-24

El entorno digital ha cambiado las perspectivas y experiencias de los docentes. Es fundamental admitir que la

tecnología permite la innovación para realizar prácticas educativas en las aulas online actuales. El propósito de este

artículo es generar un cambio transformador, ofreciendo oportunidades y desafíos tanto a profesores como a

estudiantes. Por lo tanto, el inicio de un nuevo sistema educativo para enseñar a los estudiantes comienza con la

a través de enfoques de aprendizaje innovadores. En el futuro, la integración efectiva de estrategias de enseñanza

asincrónicas y sincrónicas ofrece un marco dinámico para experiencias de aprendizaje personalizadas y

colaborativas.

aprendizaje.

Over the past century, the transformation of the educational system due to emerging technologies and

their teaching style and develop activities that work well with modern language classrooms. Both teachers and

students need to get used to using new technology (Ostanina, 2018). Nowadays, it is essential to implement

technology in an educational context. There are too many digital platforms that support English teachers in

creating material to change the focus of the classes and positively improve the learning environment. Technology

allows learners to acquire English as a Second Language as well. At this point, creating digital content to teach

them the four skills is too influential (Vonog et al., 2021).

Educational platforms have a great importance and benefits in digital learning. Using these resources to

develop digital content is paramount to accomplish the teaching-learning process. Technology helps students

learn better through virtual classrooms. This means people can learn in ways that work best for them. (Ketabi,

2017). With technology, students learn skills they will need for jobs in the future, like using computers and

environment. Each educator has had to embrace technology to carry out their duties. We, as teachers, found

ourselves in this transition to a virtual format and introduced innovative teaching approaches to facilitate effective

online lessons (Ahern, 2021). This was presented to us with a significant challenge. A considerable number of

educators had to navigate teaching without the necessary training and technology. Since then, technology has

transformed into an essential component of daily life for all of humans (Benalcázar et al., 2021). In the

Ecuadorian educational system, most teachers did not get the proper training due to their disruption. Most of the

senior teachers have taken digital learning negatively, they see technology as a risk. On the other hand, some

teachers manage technology but do not like to use educational platforms. They are just concerned about fulfilling

the courses that they are asked to teach. There is a low percentage of English Teachers in Public institutions who

are committed to implementing digital learning in their teaching methodologies (Castañeda & Jaime, 2021). At

were obligated to evidence our work and assignments daily (Carpio & Suing, 2022).

In Ecuador since 2016, the MeCapacito virtual Moodle Platform has been used to train teachers in

Ecuador. This platform aims to improve access to training programs through online tools and other resources,

reaching a large number of teachers. They only need to register, because these courses have no paying.

MeCapacito has expanded teacher training and has reached thousands of teachers in Ecuador's public education

system. Over one and a half million teachers have participated in training programs across different subjects

(Plataforma Mecapacito – Ministerio de Educación, 2022). However, if teachers do not take advantage of the

resources and the benefits given by the Ecuadorian government through Ministry of Education, we will not see

improvement in the Education System due to lack of compromise, responsibility, dedication to our teaching

practice (Tondeur et al., 2017).

a routine, provide instructions, classroom management, student participation, in-class group work, grading, and

progress testing. (Cambridge, 2020). The purpose of this research is to evaluate the online learning elements that

guarantee the effectiveness and quality of virtual education. By employing a combination of assessment methods,

from online testing to engagement analysis and personalized feedback, educators can monitor student progress,

identify areas of difficulty, and provide the support needed to promote meaningful, lasting learning. Furthermore,

effective assessment and monitoring of online learning allows educators to can modify their teaching techniques

to fit the specific requirements of pupils, therefore creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment in

today's digital context. Ultimately, by prioritizing the assessment and monitoring of online learning, educational

institutions can maximize the potential of digital education and prepare students to succeed in an increasingly

digitized and globalized world (Alrefaie & Hassanien, 2020).

or classroom rules. In addition, commuting and reducing transportation costs are a big part of the benefits of

digital learning. Kim et al., (2022) affirms that “Digital learning in scientific education offers various advantages,

including increased engagement and motivation, enhanced accessibility, personalized learning, collaborative

be created by teachers for students to accomplish assignments through their investigation and receive feedback

from their teachers within a time established or due date. On the other hand, digital learning allows you to do

assignments also, use apps, platforms, and gaming to accomplish a project or other task.

In short, digital learning uses technology to enhance the learning experience by offering great instruction

virtual classroom. They can always feel free to suggest new ideas or resources that are out there in numerous apps

or platforms (Unesco, 2024).

Language instructors have long employed the notion of four fundamental language skills: listening,

speaking, reading, and writing. These four linguistic skills are also referred to as "macro-skills". This contrasts

with "micro-skills" like as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling (Aydoğan & Akbarov, 2014).

Language educators must implement in the teaching process the use educational platforms to develop the

four English skills. Such as listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Technology allows educators create material

to develop their classes using these educational tools. Also, these platforms are helpful to English Language

Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, Writing Prompts Websites, Write & Improve, PeerGrade.

Online learning uses advanced tools that are sensitive to learners' needs, allowing them to use tools that fit

their own way of learning. Creating a personalized learning environment like this is something modern

educational theories focus on. Recognizing and adapting to different learning styles is crucial today, as it helps

meet individual needs and preferences in the learning process (Shahabadi & Uplane, 2015).

Asynchronous strategies involve delivering educational content non-simultaneously, allowing students to

access and participate on their schedule. Providing them with flexible hours and access to study from anywhere

they would like. The strategies that we use allow students to develop strong language skills. These strategies

Students also can receive live classes and actively participate. They can ask questions and have real-time

discussions. Educators can give individualized support through tutoring sessions. Students can work in groups on

projects and assignments using online communication and collaboration tools to work effectively (Rochina &

Cortezo, 2022).

As Amiti (2020) point out “asynchronous and synchronous teaching and learning strategies offer unique

benefits in the current educational environment. Asynchronous strategies provide flexibility and autonomy,

Checking how well students are doing and keeping track of their progress in online classes is really

Learning platforms such as Moodle or Blackboard allow the creation and administration of online tests,

which can include multiple choice, true/false questions, and essays.

Students can complete practical tasks, such as essays, presentations, or research projects, using digital

tools such as Google Docs, PowerPoint, or video editing tools.

Educators can track student participation in online discussions, debate forums, and collaborative activities

using analytics tools built into educational platforms.

production of melatonin, a sleep hormone. Certain content can cause physical and psychological arousal, making

it even harder to sleep. Interactive activities like video games can affect sleep more than just browsing social

media. Lack of sleep can lead to anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem in teenagers (Kuznetsova &

Azhmukhamedov, 2020).

through different instruments. In this article we use a quantitative methodology that was used for various reasons

of the learning process. Analysis was also conducted to measure the impact of different variables to define the

engagement and experience of digital users of these methods. By this method we can get a better understanding of

the effectiveness and usability of digital learning. As Mwita (2022) points out, “The analysis of a methodology

must be carried out by the following factors: Sample, data collection and processes. ethics, reliability, and

In this survey, 30 teachers were taken into consideration. The participants are all ESL high school

institutions having at least five years of experience in the field of education as a control of this variable. There are

10 males and 20 females from Ecuador as a control of nationality for this variable.

In this study, a survey has been chosen as a method of data collection. It has been decided that this survey

Before taking any data collection a couple of ethical concerns were taken into account, First the

anonymity of the participants to ensure their privacy to their sensitive information. Only authorized researchers

had access to the information. We acknowledge their rights such as religious, cultural, and personal beliefs.

As has been discussed above, several factors may impact the reliability and validity of such research. We

had to carry out our research based on a survey using a quantitative method. As a result, we performed a valuable

database given by the teachers. Finding the percentage of this study as a result. As a validation the potential role

that each participant took place was essential.