Are Digital Textbooks a Sustainable Alternative in Peruvian Schools? Adapting the Pedagogical Approach of the Program “Leer Es Estar Adelante” to a Digital Format
by Ms. Maria Paz Olivera Rodríguez (Peru)
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Paz Olivera is a Bachellor in Communication for Development by the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru. At present, she is a research assistant at the Institute of Peruvian Studies, focusing on educational textbooks, adapting academic history books for school children. Her thesis Project, named “Usage and perceptions of the XO laptops from the OLPC Project. A case study of two schools in Cieneguilla”, was fulfilled between 2010 and 2011 is currently awaiting a date for defense. The study utilizes a qualitative approach in order to understand the effectiveness of the program as a way to empower learning and digital literacy. Since 2008, she has worked in different areas at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, and has gained experience in research project management, journal publishing, and planning for academic events. As of 2011, she has been organizing workshops about digital literacy aimed specifically at school teachers. |
| Abstract | The project aims to empower the teaching and learning of reading comprehension and digital literacy in Peruvian primary students by providing schools with specialized digital textbooks, and by training teachers in the use of the provided materials and other digital educational resources. The study will take into consideration various factors regarding the adoption of digital textbooks, such as the perceptions of teachers and students about the materials, the observed learning outcomes, as well as the role they play in the learning process.
Her research outline is available here. |
| Collaborator | Dr. Arul Chib |