Gioconda del Cisne Riofrío Calderón

Gioconda del Cisne Riofrío Calderón is a researcher and doctoral candidate at the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL) in Ecuador, with significant academic activities at the University of Salamanca, Spain. She holds a Master in Civil Law and Civil Procedure, a Master's Degree in Open and Distance Teaching and Learning, and is currently completing her doctoral studies in the Knowledge Society program at the University of Salamanca, with thesis defense scheduled for September 26, 2024.

Educational Background:

• Master in Civil Law and Civil Procedure
• Master's Degree in Open and Distance Teaching and Learning
• Lawyer
• Doctoral Candidate: Program Training in the Knowledge Society, University of Salamanca, Spain (Thesis: Mediation practices for learning in MOOC courses on energy sustainability to promote open innovation)

Riofrío Calderón's research focuses on educational technology innovation, particularly examining mediation models in online learning environments and MOOCs for energy sustainability education. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications in digital learning, emphasizing how mediation strategies can enhance open innovation in educational contexts. She has conducted systematic literature reviews and applied data analytics to understand participant behavior in online courses, contributing to the evolving field of digital pedagogy.

Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of educational technology, sustainability education, and learning analytics. The research trajectory shows progression from foundational work on MOOC mediation practices toward more sophisticated applications of data analysis in online learning environments, with particular attention to energy sustainability education as a domain for innovation.

Scientific Recognition:

• Felicitación por publicación Q1 (Recognition for Q1 journal publication)
• Reconocimiento en X Investiga y V Innova UTPL (Recognition at X Investiga and V Innova UTPL)
• Carta de agradecimiento for evaluation of Law program in Open and Distance modality

Riofrío Calderón has received research funding through a postdoctoral scholarship from UTPL (2016-2019) and has participated in international research collaborations, including a research stay at the Monterrey Institute of Technology in Mexico (January-April 2017). She has been actively involved in the Research Group on Interaction and eLearning (GRIAL), contributing to projects focused on educational technology innovation.

Her professional development includes extensive participation in academic seminars, conferences, and training courses related to educational technology, research methodology, and university management. She has served as a reviewer for academic publications and conferences, demonstrating her growing recognition within the educational research community.