Evaluation by spanish teachers of a platform to improve written skills

Abstract

The practice of written skills is undergoing a transformation from conventional teaching to a more personalized and interactive approach through educational platforms. This article presents the evaluation of a virtual platform to support the writing process.  The main objective is to evaluate the functioning of the platform by teachers based on evaluation criteria for platforms for language teaching. To fulfill this purpose, a digital survey of 26 questions, implemented in Google Forms, was developed and applied to a group of 27 teachers. Regarding the methodology, a mixed research approach was used, which had a non-experimental, descriptive cross-sectional design. The results showed that the majority of the teachers consulted considered that the platform has adequate and stimulating activities for students to develop or practice writing skills. Additionally, the platform was rated at high levels by participants for its functionality, flexibility, and navigation to support writing activities.