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iRead4Skills Presented to High School Students in Galicia

Written by iread4skills on March 10, 2025. Posted in News.

On February 20, 2025, the team from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), represented by Marcus Garcia Gonzales and Sandra Rodriguez Rey, presented the iRead4Skills project to 12th-grade high school students in Galicia.

During the session, students were introduced to the tools developed as part of the project, aimed at improving reading and writing skills through artificial intelligence. The presentation included a live demonstration of the Text Classifier by Level of Complexity and the Writing Analyzer/Assistant, allowing participants to explore their potential use in education.

This initiative provided an excellent opportunity to engage students in discussions on technology and education, sparking interest in how digital tools can support learning.

The iRead4Skills project remains committed to educational innovation, integrating feedback from teachers and students to refine its applications.

iRead4Skills Co-Creation Workshop

Written by iread4skills on March 10, 2025. Posted in News.

On February 17, 2025, a co-creation workshop was held at NOVA University Lisbon to refine the features and requirements of the applications being developed under the iRead4Skills project: the Text Classifier by Level of Complexity/Difficulty and the Writing Analyzer/Assistant.

The event brought together 12 teachers from various schools and adult education centers who had previously participated in project activities. The session began with a general presentation of iRead4Skills by Raquel Amaro, outlining its objectives and strategy. This was followed by a conceptual overview of the tools presented by Jorge Batista, including a practical demonstration of the Text Classifier, which evaluates text complexity and visually represents vocabulary difficulty.

During the session, guidelines were presented on complexity factors and recommendations for adapting texts to the desired level. Participants also explored the Writing Analyzer’s approach to text evaluation and the different recommendations it provides.

The discussion was highly engaging, with participants raising relevant questions, sharing experiences, and providing constructive feedback. Overall, the tools were well received and considered valuable resources for supporting literacy education. Teachers also emphasized the importance of usability, accessibility, and pedagogical adaptability.

The iRead4Skills co-creation workshop served as a crucial opportunity for dialogue, ensuring that the tools being developed align with the real needs of educators and learners.