Mexican students’ perspectives on ICT competencies. A gender-based analysis

Abstract

Introduction: Today, human beings live in ever-changing environments that demand Higher Education Institutions (HEI), in México and the world, to innovate and respond to the demands of the labour market. HEI need to update their curricula to include the effective management of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which require students to possess certain competencies to achieve meaningful learning. Methods: This research study is based on information collected from students participating in the XI National Marathon of Knowledge organised by Mexico’s National Association of Faculties and Schools of Accounting and Administration (ANFECA). Results and discussion: The data show that female students’ perceived level of competence in ICT is higher than that of their male counterpart. The most representative differences were detected in the comparison between the geographical zones in which the ANFECA is divided.