Reading and Building Cultural Knowledge Experience Using the Elo Authoring Software

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to show some results obtained in an experience of computer-mediated reading instruction using the ELO authoring software, carried out with preservice teachers at the initial stage of Spanish Language Teaching Practices. The reading that was about the importance of learning the Spanish language, motivated that some general knowledge on the Hispanic world were also reviewed. A post-test questionnaire with questions of multiple choice, showed a high recovery of the worked information. It was evident a high attention and satisfaction with the accomplishment of the task, as well as an active participation with the feedback provided. In spite of the strong Hawthorne effect observed in the analyzed situation, we can infer that reading activities with ELO authoring software may be considered positive and may promote the acquisition of various knowledge and deeper reading strategies.