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LOPEZ VALLE, Imelda et al. Development and application of an electronic tool for teaching in Civil Engineering. RIDE. Rev. Iberoam. Investig. Desarro. Educ [online]. 2026, vol.16, n.32, e1092.  Epub 10-Ago-2026. ISSN 2007-7467.  https://doi.org/10.23913/ride.v16i32.2931.

This paper presents the development, implementation, and evaluation of an interactive electronic tool created in Microsoft Excel to support Civil Engineering education, focused on the analysis and design of confined masonry walls in accordance with current regulations. The tool integrates theoretical foundations, automated calculation procedures, and explanatory comments to strengthen technical understanding and promote autonomous learning.

Quantitative results indicate that the use of the tool reduced exercise-solving time by an average of 43%. In addition, 86% of participants reported better understanding of confined masonry wall behavior; 90% stated that they were not aware of free tools with equivalent features, and 72% expressed their intention to incorporate it into their professional practice. The spreadsheet organization and support comments achieved acceptance levels of 92% and 90%, respectively. The general structure of the resource obtained a mean score of 4.34 and a standard deviation of 0.91. The overall evaluation of the tool reached a mean score of 9.54, with a standard deviation of 0.71.

It is concluded that the proposed tool represents an accessible, functional, and relevant didactic resource that supports the integration of technology, pedagogy, and applicable regulations. Its use is relevant in higher education contexts and in academic environments with limited access to specialized software.

Palabras llave : active learning; teaching; interactive digital tool; civil engineering; confined masonry.

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