Julio Cabero Almenara

Julio Cabero Almenara is a Professor in the Department of Didactics and Educational Organization at the University of Seville's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on educational technology, digital literacy, and the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in health and pedagogical contexts. He has explored technology acceptance models (TAM), social media addiction among students, and the impact of flipped classrooms and blended learning. His work also addresses digital competencies for educators and the elderly, reflecting a commitment to bridging technological gaps across diverse populations.

Key contributions include studies on AI in education, validated scales for measuring social media addiction in Mexico and Latin America, and analyses of AR's role in higher education. Cabero frequently collaborates with institutions like the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (Ecuador) and the University of Seville's HUM390 research group. His research spans over three decades, with notable early work on media attitudes dating to 1988.

He has supervised doctoral theses such as Rogerio Paulo Janeiro Andrade's 2007 study on interactive pedagogy and Marta Patricia Argüello Argüello's 2015 analysis of ICT use in health education. His expertise is reflected in books like Alfabetización digital de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Sevilla (2008), which examines digital competencies in dental education.

Current research emphasizes AI's educational applications, teacher training, and cross-cultural studies on digital addiction. Cabero's work consistently bridges theory and practice, aiming to enhance educational outcomes through innovative technology integration.