El rol de las TIC en la comunicación familia-escuela: estrategias de integración en comunidades de la zona sur de Manabí

This research analyzes the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in family-school communication in rural parishes in southern Manabí, considering the territorial and demographic gaps that affect educational participation. The problem centers on population heterogeneity and the need to design differentiated digital strategies that respond to rural contexts with varying population density, where parishes range from 1,055 to 8,764 inhabitants. The objective was to analyze the role of ICTs and identify relevant integration strategies to promote sustainable family participation. Methodologically, a descriptive-correlational quantitative approach was used, employing t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square tests (X² = 24.65; p < 0.05), and Pearson correlation (r = 0.84). The results revealed significant territorial differences and a structural relationship between population size and digital communication dynamics. The study concludes that ICT integration should be territorialized, hybrid, and accompanied by digital literacy training.