University teachers’ perceptions of Flipped Learning according to their digital profile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19137/praxiseducativa-2026-300113

Keywords:

Flipped learning, digital teaching competence, higher education, pedagogical innovation, instructional design

Abstract

The integration of digital technologies into education is a major global challenge, particularly for educators with low levels of digital teaching competence (DTC). To address this, the Flipped Learning (FL) model encourages the use of digital tools and promotes active learning. This qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study analyzes the perceptions of university professors who have implemented FL. The COMDID-A instrument was used to assess their DTC, and semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed through thematic analysis. Although a high level of DTC is helpful, it is not indispensable. Professors used a variety of digital tools but faced challenges such as pedagogical planning and low initial student participation. It is recommended to strengthen institutional support, refine instructional templates, and foster faculty collaboration.

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Author Biographies

Karina Sandra Quinde-Herrera, Universitat Rovira i Virgili,

Karina Quinde-Herrera es gestora de ciencia, tecnología e innovación en la Universidad de Cuenca (Ecuador). Máster en Tecnología Educativa, e-Learning y Gestión del Conocimiento. Integra el Applied Research Group in Education and Technology (ARGET, ref. 2017SGR1682) de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili (España) y el grupo Technologies Applied to Health Research de la Universidad de Cuenca. Sus principales líneas de investigación se centran en la aplicación de tecnologías digitales en la educación superior, e-Learning, diseño instruccional y gestión de la investigación. Actualmente desarrolla su tesis doctoral sobre Flipped Learning y competencia digital docente.

Cristina Valls-Bautista, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Doctora en Biología. Grupo Applied Research Group in Education and Technology (ARGET, ref. 2017SGR1682) de la Universidad Rovira i Virgili, España. Profesora lectora de enseñanza y aprendizaje de ciencias experimentales en los grados de educación infantil, educación primaria y en el doble grado educación infantil y primaria. Las principales líneas de investigación se enfocan en el aprendizaje basado en la investigación, pensamiento computacional y la robótica educativa

Vanessa Esteve-González, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Doctora en Tecnología Educativa. Grupo Applied Research Group in Education and Technology (ARGET, ref. 2017SGR1682) de la Universidad Rovira i Virgili, España. Profesora asociada del departamento de Pedagogía de la URV. Las principales líneas temáticas de investigación en las que trabaja son la competencia digital, los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje 3D, robótica educativa y educación STEAM.

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2026-01-06

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