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The goal of this study was to comment, analyze and categorize in a descriptive way the generational lines and application of knowledge (GLAK) for various products of scientific research conducted in Mexico in relation to the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to the educational process. The main objectives were: to identify the specific type of population the research would be directed to, to compare the types of population with the greater and lesser number of research studies made, to compare the GLAK with greater and lesser number of studies, and to identify emerging fields of investigation. The methodology considered inclusion criteria in order to select repositories and types of documents to be analyzed (a total of 470 research papers were selected). The GLAKs upon which the research studies were to be conducted were also defined. Within the results, we found that the education levels with the greater and lesser number of students with regard to higher education and preschool education, respectively. The main voids of knowledge were found in the management and quality areas of educational programs, as well as educational policies related to ICTs. The emerging fields of research were related to the education of older adults, indigenous populations, and students with special needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a summary of the experience in implementing the distance senior high school education in Mexico and effects on equity for the populations whose geographic, demographic and social features marginalize them from conventional educational provision. The study is based on national education policies that prioritize the equity at educational services with quality and relevance by setting strategies related with the educational use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to deliver these services to populations whose conditions and characteristics do not justify the creation of conventional educational services. The study assesses some results from this experience such as the extension of coverage, service efficiency and the students' performance. The results of this analysis suggest that these students' efficiency and performance is not significant different from traditional students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper describes the main results of the design, development and implementation of a technology platform to record, organize and distribute information on the knowledge production at the Technological Institute of Sonora (ITSON). With that in mind we formed an interdisciplinary team and hired an outside firm to develop a knowledge management system (KMS). The platform counts with modules for electronic administration of content, applications, management of the knowledge pieces and interaction with other institutional systems. Tools to generate, access, store and transfer knowledge in the University. As an added value for the school it was used to promote a culture of sharing intellectual resources and the creation of learning communities. The successful implementation of a technological tool depends on human factors, organizational processes and culture. We need technology as a means to manage the assets and keep the organization together. Knowledge management is not only the creation of a centralized data base but also it encompasses a variety of sources that contribute to the development of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]