Introduction. The University of La Guajira
(UNIGUAJIRA) reports that the university community
rarely uses tutoring and video conferencing software,
arguing that this institution does not have adequate
infrastructure for the use of such technologies,
which limits not only lifelong learning And reflective but also the ability to produce computer resources
using multimedia material and virtual environments.
Objective. This research proposes a set of digital
empowerment strategies necessary for university
education in this 21st century, aimed at strengthening
the integration of the university with key sectors of
Colombian society. Materials and methods. Under
a research-action methodology, a diagnostic analysis
was carried out on accessibility, integration, equity
and employment management as dimensions of
digital empowerment. Information was collected on
the same through a questionnaire applied to a sample
of 125 teachers of the University of La Guajira.
Results. Teachers reported a very low level in regard
to the implementation of the mentioned dimensions.
Consequently, a proposal for digital empowerment
strategies is developed to try to solve the problem.
Conclusions: It is concluded that this proposal
is consistent since it combines the programmatic
contents with technological aspects that are primordial
for the socioeconomic transformation of the country
within a globalized world.
