Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Reading and new technologies Code 652438020
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Psicoloxía Aplicada
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
First Obligatory 3
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Psicoloxía
Coordinador
Peralbo Uzquiano, Manuel
E-mail
manuel.peralbo@udc.es
Lecturers
Peralbo Uzquiano, Manuel
E-mail
manuel.peralbo@udc.es
Web
General description Neste curso preténdese que o estudante coñeza os diferentes procedementos tecnolóxicos deseñados desde as Tecnoloxías da Información e as Comunicacións para facilitar a aprendizaxe de la lecto-escritura, tratar as dificultades de aprendizaxe neste dominio e mellorar a nosa capacidade tecnolóxica para investigar os procesos que interveñen na comprensión lectora

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A3 Being able to elaborate a scientific report which involves defining a research problem, the hypotheses and variables, and defining the design, the sample and its method of selection, the tools for collecting data and their subsequent analysis and discussion.
A5 Being able to perform a psychological evaluation in the context of a scientific investigation.
A8 To know the basis for hypotheses establishment with respect to a particular case, and from them to deduce contrastable statements.
A12 To acquire a basic theoretical knowledge about the state of the art in the different areas involved in applied psychology.
A13 Knowing and being able to use the different models, theories, methods and assessment and intervention techniques that are specific of the different areas of research in Applied Psychology, and developing a critical attitude typical of the scientific spirit.
A14 Being able to analyze the bibliographic documentation necessary for a research work.
B2 Capacity for organization and planning.
B3 Teamwork.
B6 Critical thinking.
B13 Ability to apply knowledge to practice.
C2 To dominate the expression and understanding of a spoken and written foreign language.
C3 Using the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of the profession and for lifelong learning.
C6 To critically assess the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they face.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Capacidade para utilizar bases de datos sobre a materia AR14
Capacidade para ulilizar un xestor bibliográfico vinculado ás bases de datos CC3
Capacidade para identificar a estado da arte nun tema determinado AR12
Ser capaz de idear un obxectivo de investigación que mellore o coñecemento científico sobre un tema AR3
Ser capaz de planificar unha investigación en todas as súas fases AR3
Ser capaz de traballar colaborativamente no deseño e desenvolvemento dunha investigación BR3
Coñecer as ferramentas de software e hardware existentes para preparar a aprendizaxe da lecto-escritura CC3
Coñecer as ferramentas de software e hardware existentes para mellorar o proceso de adquisición en nenos e nenas con e sen dificultades de aprendizaxe CC3
Coñecer as ferramentas de software e hardware existentes para a investigación dos procesos que interveñen durante o proceso lector CC3
Ser capaces de utilizar algunhas destas tecnoloxías de forma competente BR13
Ser capaz de elaborar un informe científico que implique definir un problema de investigación, as hipóteses e variables asociadas, así como definir ou deseño, a mostra e ou seu modo de selección, as ferramentas de recollida de datos e a súa consecuente análise e discusión. AR3
Ser capaz de realizar unha avaliación psicolóxica no contexto dunha investigación científica. AR5
Coñecer as bases para establecer hipóteses respecto dun caso concreto e, a partir das mesmas, saber deducir enunciados contrastables. AR8
Razoamento crítico. BR6
Coñecer e ser capaz de utilizar os diferentes modelos, teorías, métodos e técnicas de avaliación e intervención que son específicos dos distintos ámbitos da investigación en Psicoloxía Aplicada e desenvolver unha actitude crítica propia do espírito científico. AR13
Capacidade de organización e planificación. BR2
Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro. CC2
Valorar críticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. CC6

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Reading processes and their assessment
2. Software and hardware to prepare literacy learning
2.1. ICT contributions to literacy 2.1.1. Computerized evaluation
2.1.2. Web resources for learning and teaching literacy
2.1.3. Usefulness of voice recognition systems
2.2. Assessment and development of initial language skills 2.2.1. Oral Language, Written Language: Assessment (LolEva)
2.2.2. Psychometric properties
3.- ICT applications for the treatment of learning difficulties
3.1. Multimedia and intervention 3.1.1. Web resources for intervention on literacy difficulties
3.1.2. M.I.L. and Gliffing
3.2. SMS and literacy 3.2.1. SMS and reading comprehension
3.2.2. SMS and writing difficulties
3.2.3. Intervention through homophone-based abbreviations
4. Computerized systems and technological tools for the evaluation and measurement of the processes involved during reading 4.1. P.E.B.L.
4.2. Eye movements and reading

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
ICT practicals A5 B13 C3 2 4 6
Student portfolio A12 A14 B2 B6 C2 C6 0 11 11
Case study A3 A5 A8 B3 B13 3 9 12
Guest lecture / keynote speech A12 A13 15 30 45
 
Personalized attention 1 0 1
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
ICT practicals - In a group formed by two or three, the students will make a blog on the subject activities.
- Students should be able to use some of the ICT tools available for the evaluation and treatment of reading-writing difficulties
Student portfolio Students must prepare a portfolio in which they will collect the material, comments and activities that they have carried out individually or in groups throughout the course.
Case study Students must analyze cases of reading and writing difficulties and ICT resource programs for their treatment.
Guest lecture / keynote speech Each topic will be introduced by the teacher who will present an outline of the contents of each section of the program

Personalized attention
Methodologies
ICT practicals
Description
Each student will be able to carry out an individual tutorial in which the existing doubts about the use of the technique to be used in the evaluation practice will be addressed. The date of this tutorial will be set by email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
ICT practicals A5 B13 C3 Students will receive up to 10 points for the correct performance of an assessment practice through an ICT resource. 10
Student portfolio A12 A14 B2 B6 C2 C6 Students may receive up to 50 points for the quality of their portfolio.
Students who have justified their legal inability to participate in the course full time will be evaluated through an exam that will cover all the matter. For him they will be able to receive 100% of the qualification.
50
Case study A3 A5 A8 B3 B13 Students may receive up to 30 points for the work of analysis of resources for the evaluation and treatment of the cases studied. 30
Guest lecture / keynote speech A12 A13 In the evaluation, 10 points will be assigned for attending the presentations that the teacher will make of the topics of the program (to receive it, it will be mandatory to attend at least 80% of the classes) 10
 
Assessment comments

Sources of information
Basic

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Del Moral, M.E. (coord.). (2010). Televisión: desarrollo de la creatividad e infancia. Barcelona: Octaedro.

Fernández Amado, M.L., Peralbo, M. y Mayo, M.A. (2003). Hablo, escribo y leo: La utilidad del software de reconocimiento de voz para el aprendizaje de la lectoescritura. Revista Galego-Portuguesa de Psicoloxia e Educación, 10, 2231- 2240.

Fernández Amado, M.L., Peralbo, M., Mayor, M.A., Zubiauz, B., y Tuñas, A. (2008). Efectos del Sistema de Reconocimiento de Voz en los inicios del aprendizaje de la lectura. En Díez, E. (ed.): Estudios de desarrollo del lenguaje y educación (pp. 349- 356). Oviedo: Aula Abierta, volumen 32.

Goig, R.M. (2014). Formación del profesorado en la sociedad digital. Investigación, innovación y recursos didácticos. Madrid: UNED.

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Henao Alvarez, O., Ramirez Salazar, D. A., & Medina Medina, M. (2004). Increasing the reading capacity of the deaf using new technologies. [Potenciando la capacidad lectora de los sordos con el apoyo de nuevas tecnologias] Lectura y Vida, 25(4), 18-25.

Irausquin, R. S., Drent, J., & Verhoeven, L. (2005). Benefits of computer-presented speed training for poor readers.Annals of Dyslexia, 55(2), 246-265.

Jiménez, J. E., Hernández-Valle, I., Ramírez, G., del Rosario Ortiz, M., Rodrigo, M., Estévez, A., et al. (2007). Computer speech-based remediation for reading disabilities: The size of spelling-to-sound unit in a transparent orthography. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 10(1), 52-67.

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MacArthur, C. A. (2006). The effects of new technologies on writing and writing processes. New York, NY, US: Guilford Press.

MacArthur, C. A., Ferretti, R. P., Okolo, C. M., & Cavalier, A. R. (2001). Technology applications for students with literacy problems: A critical review. The Elementary School Journal.Special Issue: Instructional Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities, 101(3), 273-301.

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Raquel Fernández Abella, Manuel Peralbo Uzquiano, Montserrat Durán Bouza, Juan Carlos Brenlla Blanco, Manuel García Fernández (2018) Virtual intervention program to improve the working memory and basic mathematical skills in early childhood education. Revista de Psicodidáctica DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psicod.2018.09.002

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En esta materia no se entregarán trabajos o materiales en papel, ni se usarán plásticos desechables en sus actividades. 

Se cuidará especialmente en todas las situaciones de enseñanza-aprendizaje el uso de un lenguaje no sexista, respetuoso con la diversidad y la no discriminación.



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