Emerging Technologies and Curricular Transformation in Ecuadorian Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Introducción: This essay examines the role of modern information technologies in contributing to curricular transformation in Ecuadorian third- and fourth-level university education, taking into account the experiences of each institution and current public policies. Methods: A search for information was conducted using reliable, prestigious scientific sources indexed by Scopus and approved in Ecuador. This search was structured around conceptualization, institutional cases, challenges, and opportunities. Results: It is evident that there is a significant benefit from the personalization of content taught in universities, especially in technical programs, because the methodology aided by information technologies (ICTs) significantly improved the development of competencies. However, some educational centers lacked adequate structures and teacher training for the expected correct implementation. Conclusions: New technologies are new opportunities that allow for strengthening teaching methodological strategies to improve the university curriculum and achieve superior results. Coordinated policies are needed, looking beyond current pedagogy because teachers must have ongoing training and appropriate technological distribution.