The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) held a ceremony to formalize the results of the AVA-TIC 2026-I call for proposals, during which 23 winning teams signed their project initiation agreements in the presence of representatives from the Office of the Provost and the ICT Leadership Team (ELTIC).
The selected proposals stand out for their focus on creating and improving Virtual Learning Classrooms on the institutional Moodle platform, with the aim of strengthening pedagogical processes through the use of technological tools.
“The idea behind this meeting was to share the initiatives and recognize the diversity of contributions that emerged from different schools and faculties, with the goal of innovating in pedagogical practices and improving the quality of education through virtual environments,” said Hernando Guerrero Amaya, director of the UIS Center for Teaching Development (CEDEDUIS) and a member of ELTIC.
With the signing of the agreements, the projects enter their development phase, during which faculty and students will work together. Students participating as assistants will receive financial compensation and will support the implementation of the proposals.
“We are now beginning the implementation phase of the projects, which includes creating new virtual classrooms or optimizing existing ones. It is important to note that this process is carried out in partnership with teachers and students, who serve as assistants and receive compensation for their work,” added Guerrero Amaya.
For faculty members, this recognition represents an opportunity to enhance their teaching practices through technological innovation.
“It is very valuable to be able to contribute our expertise to this type of initiative. Today, learning dynamics have changed, and it is essential to incorporate new tools that facilitate understanding and access to knowledge,” said Liliana Villamil, a professor at the School of Medicine.
For their part, the students highlighted the educational impact of their participation in these projects, not only because of what they learned but also for their professional development.
“I am very happy to be able to support faculty in creating and improving virtual classrooms. These tools are key to enhancing learning and will undoubtedly be very useful in our education and professional future,” said Sara Gutiérrez, a student of Microbiology and Bioanalysis.
Through this initiative, the UIS continues to promote educational innovation and collaborative work, thereby enhancing the institution’s academic quality.
