Teacher training for the use of Genial.ly as a gamifiable tool in the teaching of Language and Literature for students with intellectual disabilities

The research aims to propose a teacher training plan for the use of Genial.ly as a gamification tool in the teaching of Language and Literature, for students with intellectual disabilities in the first year of technical high school in the Educational Unit “Province of Cotopaxi”. The scientific problem responded to how to contribute to improve the use of Genial.ly as a gamification tool for teaching Language and Literature in the first year of high school in the Educational Unit “Provincia de Cotopaxi”? Applied research was conducted, with a mixed approach and empirical methods were used for data collection such as the survey, based on three dimensions and seven indicators. The results reflect the significant lack of theoretical and practical knowledge about gamification with the use of Genial.ly in the subject, the year studied and the characteristics of the students. The specialists emphasized that the proposal is valid and favors the preparation of teachers to use taking into account the needs of the students. Its implementation evidenced changes in the preparation of teachers to be able to adequately serve students with intellectual disabilities with the use of this tool. The methodology employed demonstrated that Genial.ly not only facilitates adaptive learning but also promotes an inclusive and accessible environment. These findings highlight the importance of continuous teacher training in inclusive digital technologies, promoting pedagogical innovations in diverse educational contexts.