Books become screens: the evolution of study tools

Abstract

This bibliographic review study aims to provide the reader with a reflection on one of the most important changes currently facing higher education: the incorporation of technology in different educational activities and especially in the use of technology as a study tool by students. To arrive at the results, a bibliographic review of ten authors was carried out, taking as reference journal articles and books with themes related to learning theory, technology in education and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in the educational process. Within the discussion, valuable elements are highlighted that lead to the analysis that although technology has been present in education for several decades, it has been seen how in recent years the way of teaching and learning in physical classrooms and virtual environments has been revolutionized, it is evident that the new generations have a great familiarity with digital interfaces, but this is not enough to ensure that these platforms are used properly, nor does it guarantee solid knowledge in their training, work must be done from all areas to ensure that the use of technology contributes and positively impacts the training of competent professionals capable of generating new knowledge. Likewise, within the article, a series of arguments are raised that compare and highlight the use, importance and experience of printed study tools, that is, books and technological study tools.