A typology of digital resources for Spanish Language and Literature courses

En un estudio previo (Alvarez y González, 2014), recurrimos a los principios básicos de la teoría fundamentada para analizar las modalidades de inclusión de las tecnologías dela información y la comunicación (TIC) en propuestas didácticas de abordaje de contenidos de Lengua y Literatura. Caracterizamos las propuestas analizadas en función de diferentes categorías: contenido disciplinar, destinatarios, propuesta de trabajo, enfoque disciplinar del contenido, recursos tecnológicos y tipos de inclusión tecnológica. En el trabajo que presentamos ahora, partimos de esa categorización con el objeto de verificarla, ampliarla y ajustarla a partir de un corpus de propuestas más amplio. Para ello, hemos optado por articular las dimensiones didáctica, tecnológica y disciplinar. De esta manera, establecimos una tipología por el momento provisoria que da cuenta de las diferentes modalidades de inclusión de las TIC en propuestas que abordan contenidos propios del área de Lengua y Literatura: inclusión de tecnología como soporte del desarrollo de contenidos y actividades; inclusión de tecnología para ejemplificar su uso a partir de  un contenido; e inclusión de tecnología para crear e innovar.In a previous study (Alvarez & González, in press) we followed the Ground Theory guidelines in order to analyze the ways in which ICT´s are integrated in different forms of educational materials belonging to the subject: Spanish Language and Literature. In that study we described different educational materials taking into account three relevant fields: technological resources, disciplinary content and pedagogical approaches. In this study we have followed those categories so as to verify, amplify and adjust them to a larger number of materials. We have established a provisory typology which points out different ways in which ICT´s are integrated in different forms of educational materials belonging to the subject: Spanish language and Literature: integration of technology as a medium for content and activities; integration of technology as an example of its potential uses; integration of technology in order to create and innovate.Fil: González López Ledesma, Alejo Ezequiel. Universidad de Buenos Aires; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Alvarez, Guadalupe. Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento. Instituto del Desarrollo Humano; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentin

Exploring determining factors of MaaS app use and its potential effects on mobility behavior: Keys to gender-sensitive planning and management

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has become an emerging trend in transportation planning and management due to its potential to overcome the challenges of urban mobility toward the achievement of sustainable mobility goals. This requires people to be willing to use MaaS apps. However, given their relative novelty, there is still a lack of research on the factors that influence the use of these apps, as well as the possible role of gender in such use. In this context, this study aims to explore the complex relationships between a set of relevant factors and their influence on the intention to adopt MaaS apps, with special attention to the role of gender as a moderating variable. For this purpose, a survey was conducted in the Madrid Metropolitan Area (Spain), comprising 8358 respondents (3627 men and 4731 women), and a four-step methodological procedure was adopted: (i) Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), (ii) Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), (iii) Structural Equation Model (SEM) on the total sample (iv) Gender-sensitive analysis, including a Multi-group analysis – SEM. The results demonstrate that technophilia, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are determining factors. Green values and attitudes toward shared modes have a notable total positive effect. However, contrary to expected, attitudes toward public transport, car and bicycle hardly explain the intention to adopt MaaS apps. Our analysis also reveals significant gender differences in the causal relationships hypothesized in the model. These findings allow us to outline the policy initiatives that could favor the use of MaaS apps, with a gender-sensitive approach.Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga /CBU

El cofre del saber como estrategia para el desarrollo de la expresión oral en los estudiantes de séptimo grado del Colegio Cristiano Donna Holland

Utilizando la estrategia del cofre del saber se profundizó durante el proceso de estudio en la capacidad de expresión y comprensión oral y su contribución al mejoramiento de la exposición de los/as alumnos/as del Colegio cristiano hna. Donna Holland. Como equipo investigador no solo indagamos por simple placer de conocer sino como tarea en pro de mejorar la destreza de los estudiantes al expresarse obteniendo como resultados que nuestra muestra tomada mejoró el desarrollo de esta capacidad, con mayor calidad y eficacia transformadora. La participación se logró de forma espontánea con los estudiantes, estos se involucraron voluntariamente y se logró ayudarles a resolver los problemas y necesidades; y a planificar las exposiciones del interés de ellos. El desarrollo e implementación del Cofre del Saber permitió encontrar debilidades y fortalezas de los estudiantes y así mismo que surgieran posibles soluciones. En la investigación se hizo uso constante de procedimientos como fue la observación sistémica, en la que se ha hecho uso de instrumentos tales como: Guía de observación, lista de cotejo, vídeo, otras técnicas utilizadas han sido la encuesta y como instrumento el cuestionario y la técnica innovada por nosotros la hemos denominado “el cofre del saber”. Con la puesta en práctica de la estrategia “cofre del saber” se mejoró la exposición y permitió el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en la medida en que se realizó la presentación de un tema lo que condujo a enjuiciar y valorar la información en su entorno local, nacional y mundial. Para ello el alumno/a necesitó aplicar un conjunto de procesos cognitivos superiores y complejos como analizar, sintetizar, evaluar, resolver problemas y tomar decisiones en cada clase realizada. Finalmente, se logró el incremento de la participación y atención, mayor trabajo, desarrollo de la creatividad en relación al lenguaje escrito al momento de redactar textos expositivos

Aphasia with anatomical isolation of the language area: A reanalysis on the light of modern neuroimaging techniques

Introduction : Goldstein (1948) and Geschwind (1968), based in data derived from anatomical post-mortem studies, postulated that the disconnection of the perisylvian language areas (PSLA) from other cortical areas was responsible for impairments in spontaneous speech and language comprehension with preservation of verbal repetition and echolalia (isolation of speech area). Nevertheless, other mechanisms (right hemisphere or bilateral hypotheses) underlying echolalic repetition have been proposed. Herein, we examined the structure and function of the PSLAs in two cases of aphasia with echolalic repetition and isolation of the left PSLA. Methods : Two patients with chronic post-stroke aphasia associated to isolation of the left PSLA were studied. Both patients underwent cognitive-language assessment and multimodal imaging. In patient 1 (p1), structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI) during repetition of words and non-words, resting state fMRI (rsfMRI) were acquired, whereas only structural MRI was performed in patient 2 (p2). The Tractotron software was used to examine the severity of disconnection in each language-related white matter tract in both patients. We quantified the severity of the disconnection by measuring the proportion of each tract that was affected. 18FDG-PET was also acquired in both patients. Results : P1 had a mixed transcortical aphasia and p2 had a transcortical sensory/anomic aphasia. In both, the MRI showed separate left anterior and posterior lesions with relative preservation of the PSLA. In both, 18FDG-PET revealed significant decrements of metabolic activity in areas of the left PSLA, although some parts showed normal metabolic activity. In p1 the left arcuate fasciculus (AF) and the inferior fronto-occipital fasciculi (IFOF) could not be reconstructed. fMRI showed perilesional activity in the left hemisphere and increased activity in the right during word repetition. rsfMRI showed compensatory activity in both hemispheres (right greater than left). Analysis with the Tractotron software revealed disconnection of both the AF and the IFOF in the left hemisphere of both patients. Discussion : Although some parts of the left PSLA had preserved metabolic activity in both patients, our neuroimaging data revealed that preserved repetition ability did not rely exclusively on the residual activity of the left PSLA. In support, the connectivity between different components of the left PSLA was severely affected. This coupled with the increased metabolic activity of the right PSLA supports the bilateral hypothesis of residual repetition in transcortical aphasias. References : Goldstein, K. (1948). Language and Language Disturbances. Geschwind, et al. (1968). Neuropsychologia 6, 327–340.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tec

Mexican university students: citizen participation, democracy and digital social networks

En este texto se analizan algunas dimensiones con respecto a la construcción de la ciudadanía entre la juventud: sus valoraciones con respecto a la democracia y las elecciones, así como las acciones que llevan a cabo para participar tanto de manera presencial como a través de las redes sociales digitales. Para ello se recuperó información de un cuestionario aplicado a jóvenes estudiantes mexicanos de tres instituciones de educación superior. Los resultados muestran que el estudiantado percibe una democracia resquebrajada e inexistente; esta opinión divide a quienes consideran que este tipo de régimen es mejor a uno autoritario y a quienes señalan que sería mejor tener líderes duros. Asimismo, las acciones que llevan a cabo para participar en la vida pública son mínimas y se concentran en la protección de los animales y en la firma de escritos de protesta. Finalmente, el estudiantado otorga gran valor a la participación de la mujer en la vida pública y política. Este escrito brinda diversas líneas de trabajo para futuras investigaciones que se centren en la formación ciudadana y la participación política juvenil.This text analyzes some dimensions regarding the construction of citizenship among university students: their views on democracy and elections, as well as the actions carried out to participate in person (offline) and through digital social networks (online). Information was retrieved from a questionnaire applied to young Mexican students from three different institutions of higher education. Results shows that the students perceive a broken and non-existent democracy; this opinion divides those who consider that this type of regime is better than an authoritarian one and those who point out that it would be better to have tough leaders. Moreover, the actions they carry out in public life are minimal and focus on the protection of animals and the signing of protest briefs. Finally, students place great value on women’s participation in public and political life. This writing provides various avenues for future research that focus on citizenship education and youth political participation

Hypertextuality in education: Analysis of hypertext uses in the Facebook page of an academic literacy workshop

La hipertextualidad ha sido caracterizada en función de una serie de importantes potencialidades, como la apertura, la interactividad y la autonomía. Sin embargo, su uso y posibles beneficios en experiencias y materiales educativos están siendo actualmente indagados. A fin de contribuir con esta línea de investigación, proponemos caracterizar y comprender las potencialidades y limitaciones de la hipertextualidad en experiencias educativas, en particular aquellas orientadas a la formación en lectura y escritura académicas. Desde un enfoque cualitativo y siguiendo los principios de la teoría fundamentada, analizamos la hipertextualidad en una experiencia educativa con Facebook, desarrollada en un taller de lectura y escritura universitario. Esbozamos algunas respuestas, por el momento provisorias, acerca de si las posibilidades expresivas de los medios digitales potencian el aprendizaje, o no.The hypertext has been characterized for its openness, interactivity and autonomy. However, its use and potential benefits on educational experiences and materials are still being studied. In order to make a contribution to this line of study, we intend to characterize and understand the potentialities and limitations of hypertext in educational experiences, particularly those aimed at training in reading and academic writing. Thus, from a purely qualitative approach and following ground theory guidelines, we analyze the hypertext in an educational experience with Facebook, developed in the framework of a workshop destined to academic reading and writing. We outline some provisory conclusions about the expressive possibilities of digital media.Fil: Alvarez, Guadalupe. Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: González López Ledesma, Alejo Ezequiel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento; Argentin

Movimiento Body Positive a través de las marcas deportivas. Un análisis de las campañas Nike

Los cánones de belleza como constructo social han sido objeto de debate, sobre todo en la medida en la que han supuesto una presión para las mujeres, ampliamente sometidas a estándares inalcanzables y cuerpos considerados perfectos. El Body Positive como filosofía nace para romper estos preceptos y encuentra en las redes sociales un vehículo para extenderse en la sociedad. Las marcas, conscientes del calado de estos mensajes, no han dejado de sumarse a estos movimientos, diseñando campañas que giraban en torno a este movimiento. En esta investigación se realiza un acercamiento a la transmisión de mensajes de la filosofía Body Positive en las campañas de la marca deportiva Nike para observar el tratamiento que se hace de la mujer, su cuerpo y sus mensajes. A partir de una metodología mixta, con un análisis de contenido de corte cuantitativo y cualitativo, se observa un importante alcance social a la vez que una buena integración con los valores de la marca. Se constata también la vinculación del movimiento al mundo femenino y la necesidad de seguir trabajando la diversidad de los cuerpos a todos los niveles.The canons of beauty as a social construct have been the subject of debate, especially insofar as they have put pressure on women, who are widely subjected to unattainable standards and bodies considered perfect. Body Positive as a philosophy is born to break these precepts and finds in social networks a vehicle to spread in society. Brands, aware of the depth of these messages, have not failed to join these movements, designing campaigns that revolved around this movement. In this research, an approach to the transmission of messages of the Body Positive philosophy in the campaigns of the sports brand Nike is carried out in order to observe the treatment of women, their bodies and their messages. Based on a mixed methodology, with a quantitative and qualitative content analysis, an important social reach is observed, as well as a good integration with the brand's values. It also shows the link between the movement and the female world and the need to continue working on the diversity of bodies at all levels

“Need to know” and the right temporal lobe: Impaired access to semantic knowledge in acquired obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Introduction : Idiopathic obsessive-compulsive disorder (I-OCD) has been linked to abnormalities in corticostriatal circuits. Few studies have examined if the same structures are also responsible of acquired OCD (A-OCD) or if damage to anatomically-connected brain regions (e.g., temporal lobes) are also implicated in its pathogenesis. Additionally, there are some discrete obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms that by virtue of their presumed low occurrence and difficultly of categorization have received less attention. Amongst these, one intriguing and potentially severe type of obsessive thinking is the so-called “need to know” (NtK), a strong drive to know and obtain given information. In some patients this specific symptom, presumably resulting from impaired access to conceptual knowledge for specific verbal information (proper names, names of places), may be the principal or major feature of OCD symptomatology. We here report the cases of two male patients who developed “NtK” as the only OC symptomatology in association with malignant neoplasms involving the right temporal lobe and connected corticostriatal circuits. Methods : We used Tractotron and Disconnectome map softwares in order to identify the regions of white matter damage overlap across both patients and the proportion of damage (lesion load) of each tract of interest for each patient. We quantified the severity of the disconnection by measuring the proportion of each tract of interest to be affected by each patient´s lesion by using Tractotron software. Additionally, Positron Emission Tomography was used in order to study metabolic abnormalities. The tracts of interest were: the uncinate fasciculus, the anterior commissure, the anterior thalamic radiations, the inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus and the inferior longitudinal fasciculus. Results : There was a high overlap across brain lesions in patients 1 and 2. There was also a high overlap between areas that were affected (disconnected) due to the lesion. As expected, all the a priori selected pathways in the right hemisphere were affected since they cross the anterior part of the temporal lobe. Disconnection maps and metabolic changes in our patients suggest that the expression of OC symptoms underpinned by a semantic deficit due to right temporal damage is secondary to involvement of the uncinate fasciculus linking the temporal pole with the orbitofrontal cortex. Discussion : Data from the present study concur with previous research on A-OCD and current findings in I-OCD which suggest that the temporal lobes participate in the phenomenological expression of OCD. Also, patients with lesions in the anterior temporal lobe are prone to show a specific “Need to Know” symptoms phenomenologically similar to patients with semantic dementia in later stages. The expression of OC symptoms underpinned by a semantic deficit because of anterior right temporal lobe lesion, are due to a disconnection of the uncinate fasciculus and the orbitofrontal cortex. Further research about the neurological underpinnings of specific OCD subtypes, its evaluation and treatment, are essential. References : Berthier ML et al. Neurology. (1996) 47: 353–61. Huey E et al. J Neuropsych Clin Neurosci (2008). 20(4):390-408 Keywords : Emotions & Social Cognition; patients; single case study; adults; psychiatric; lesion mapping, behavioural.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech