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Agile Development and Usability Evaluation of an Educational Application Prototype to Foster Traditional and Digital Literacy

Desarrollo ágil y evaluación de usabilidad de un prototipo de aplicación educativa para fomentar el alfabetismo tradicional y digital
Authors: Llerena, Lucrecia; Loor, Steffany; Rodríguez, Nancy;

Agile Development and Usability Evaluation of an Educational Application Prototype to Foster Traditional and Digital Literacy

Abstract

 El analfabetismo tanto tradicional y digital continúa limitando la integración social y el acceso equitativo a oportunidades educativas y laborales. En respuesta, se desarrolló PixelABC, un prototipo de aplicación interactiva basado en Windows Forms, orientado a fortalecer habilidades básicas de lectoescritura y competencias digitales. El desarrollo se estructuró utilizando la metodología ágil Scrum, y su diseño se fundamentó en un mapeo sistemático de literatura (SMS) que identificó estrategias tecnológicas en contextos vulnerables. PixelABC integra recursos como juegos educativos, módulos temáticos, videos y cuestionarios, facilitando el aprendizaje interactivo. La evaluación de usabilidad se realizó mediante entrevistas estructuradas con usuarios, lo que permitió identificar aspectos clave para mejorar la interfaz, la claridad de instrucciones y el rendimiento del sistema. Los resultados destacan el potencial del prototipo para promover la inclusión educativa, aunque se identificaron mejoras necesarias en diseño visual, velocidad de carga y adaptabilidad. Este trabajo concluye que PixelABC es una herramienta viable para fomentar el alfabetismo tradicional y digital. Se proyecta su evolución mediante optimizaciones de interfaz, inclusión de recursos multimedia y adaptación a plataformas móviles, lo cual incrementará su alcance y efectividad en la reducción de brechas digitales.

 Traditional and digital illiteracy continue to hinder social integration and equitable access to educational and employment opportunities. In response, PixelABC was developed as an interactive application prototype based on Windows Forms, designed to strengthen basic literacy and digital skills. The development process followed the agile Scrum methodology and was guided by a Systematic Mapping Study (SMS) to identify technological strategies in vulnerable contexts. PixelABC integrates educational games, thematic modules, videos, and quizzes to facilitate interactive learning. Usability was evaluated through structured interviews with users, which helped identify key areas for improvement in interface design, instructional clarity, and system performance. Results highlight the potential of the prototype to promote educational inclusion, although enhancements are needed in visual design, loading speed, and adaptability. This study concludes that PixelABC is a viable tool for fostering traditional and digital literacy. Future improvements will focus on interface optimization, integration of multimedia resources, and adaptation to mobile platforms, thereby increasing its reach and effectiveness in reducing digital divides.

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Alfabetismo tradicional, Desarrollo de software educativo, Windows Forms, Pruebas de usabilidad, Alfabetismo digital

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