Evolución y retos de la integración tecnológica en la educación costarricense: un análisis histórico y de gestión educativa

This essay aims to generate a reflection on the integration of technology in Costa Rican education, emphasizing the crucial role of educational management in this process. It reviews the historical development of educational technology from the early programs in the 1980s to the most recent initiatives such as the National Technology Training Program of 2024. It examines current challenges, including inequalities in technology access, deficiencies in teachers’ digital competence training, and issues in the management of technological resources by the Ministry of Public Education (MEP in Spanish). The text highlights the importance of effective educational management in the technological integration process, emphasizing opportunities such as the use of computer labs, relevant teacher training, and adequate scheduling. It stresses the need to align competencies, micro-curriculum, and educational policies for a successful pedagogical transformation, despite the challenges associated with the reduced investment in education.