Our country faces several challenges and problems in different areas, which today after the fall of the mudslides, and climate change in general, we see many of them reflected. A total of 1,079,876 homes would be affected according to the Center National Estimation, Prevention and Reduction of Disaster Risk (Cenepred) and more than 38 thousand populated centers are at risk from the mudslides. In addition to what is happening in the country, we have more challenges that we must face, such as education, poverty, infrastructure, corruption, violence, health, the environment, unemployment, among others. But, Is it possible that science and technology can help solve these problems?
On April 10, the commemoration of the World Science and Technology Day and it is pertinent to talk about the sectors that have the greatest challenges and how it is possible to solve them through technology. Let’s start talking about educationan area where we could reflect on various topics, from quality to equal educational opportunities, online education, the role of educators and educational innovation.
Proposing solutions in education, we can say that the technology can Improve the quality of education by providing students with access to real-time educational resources such as videos, tutorials, and interactive simulations. Furthermore, it can be used for personalized learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace and receive instant feedback. It can also be used to create more collaborative and enriching learning environments.
It also grants a new role for educators by providing them with tools and resources to enhance the learning process. Teachers can use the technology to plan your lessons, create educational materials, and track student progress. Even, encourages educational innovation by allowing educators to experiment with new educational methodologies, teaching techniques, and digital tools. Online learning platforms and social networks can provide a space to share ideas and best practices.
As we see, the technology It can be a valuable tool, but we must bear in mind that it alone is not enough to improve education. Strong educational policies and a sustained commitment to effective education improvement are needed to ensure that technology is used effectively and for the benefit of students.
In the case of infrastructure, which includes roads, bridges, airports, public transportation systems, water and sanitation systems, and electrical networks; It is valid to ask ourselves how the challenges and problems could be faced from the technology application. Some ideas to answer this question are implement real-time monitoring systems to detect potential problems and prevent catastrophic failures. Sensors and real-time monitoring systems can also help optimize the use of existing infrastructure, reducing maintenance and repair costs.
It also can use modeling and simulation, which allows specialists to foresee the effects of changes in the design and construction of the infrastructure. This can reduce design errors and increase construction efficiency. Also, you can work with geographic information systems (GIS) that can help plan and manage infrastructure more effectively, allowing planners and technical specialists to visualize existing infrastructure and plan new builds based on geographic needs and constraints.
could even be employ drones and robots to inspect infrastructure, including bridges and tall buildings, without endangering human life. This can allow for more frequent inspections and early detection of problems.
Finally, I consider that the Technologic education it is very valuable to face the challenges and problems not only of education or infrastructure but of all the problems that our country must solve. Educational institutions of recognized quality such as TECSUP We must be committed to developing technical and employability competencies (a set of knowledge, skills and attitudes) in students, while providing them with the necessary tools to address the aforementioned challenges. It is a social, educational and technological bet with which we contribute to the development of our country.
