MARIA ESTHER MARTINEZ PIÑEIRO

MARIA ESTHER MARTINEZ PIÑEIRO is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Education Sciences and the Department of Pedagogy and Didactics. Her research focuses on Digital Competence, Educational Technology, and Research Methods in Education, with a particular emphasis on youth digital practices and educational evaluation.

• Doctorate from the University of Santiago de Compostela (1999)
• Supervised by Dr. Elisa Jato Seijas and Dr. Xosé Rubal Rodríguez

Her recent publications explore the intersection of digital literacy and preadolescence, analyzing gender dynamics, sociocultural factors, and family influences. She has also investigated the role of serious games in mathematics education and the integration of academic social networks in self-regulated learning.

Maria leads the Stellae Research Group, collaborating on projects related to TIC (Information and Communication Technologies), educational innovation, and organizational change. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in primary education and digital inclusion initiatives.