Reading Comprehension in the 21st Century: a didactic proposal using Edpuzzle

Abstract

[eng] The way reading is conceived by the society has changed in the 21st century and it has had an impact on the teaching of English as a foreign language. The way in which reading materials are presented to our students is changing thanks to the incorporation of technological devices in the classroom environment. This master’s dissertation main aim is to develop a didactic proposal based on a reading comprehension activity in which competencies, motivation and learning are fostered. The reading comprehension activity will be carried out using ICTs and an online platform called Edpuzzle. Besides, the focus of the activity will be put on the students. The didactic proposal is addressed to students of 4th of ESO in the Spanish education system.