Effect of integrating digital environments and artificial intelligence on the development of communicative competence in educational contexts.
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communicative competence, artificial intelligence, digital environments, education, educational innovationAbstract
This study examined the effect of integrating digital learning environments and active learning methodologies on the development of communicative competence among students in Basic Education and Higher Education. A mixed-methods approach with a quasi-experimental design was adopted, involving both an experimental group and a comparison group. The pedagogical intervention combined digital learning environments with generative artificial intelligence tools to support the planning, revision, and feedback of oral and written tasks. In addition, active learning strategies—including the flipped classroom, project-based learning, collaborative learning, and digital storytelling—were implemented throughout the intervention. Data were collected using communicative performance assessments, analytical rubrics, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed significant improvements in oral communication, written argumentation, collaborative interaction, and digital communication among students in the experimental group compared with those in the comparison group. Qualitative evidence also showed increased academic engagement, motivation, learner autonomy, and communicative confidence among participants involved in the intervention. The discussion highlights that the pedagogical integration of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and active learning methodologies fosters more dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered learning experiences. Overall, the findings suggest that the convergence of technological innovation and active pedagogical strategies provides an effective approach to strengthening communicative competence in Basic Education and Higher Education institutions, while addressing the educational demands of today's digital society.Downloads
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