María Pociño Brioa

María Pociño Brioa is a Professor at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC) and other institutions, specializing in Digital Education, Educational Technology, and Technological Literacy. She holds a PhD in Communication and Information from the University of Extremadura, with a focus on the impact of free software and digital literacy programs on societal inclusion. Her expertise spans the Information Society, assistive technologies, and ICT integration in education.

• Education: PhD in Communication and Information (University of Extremadura, 2015), DEA (2011), Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication (University of Extremadura, 2004), and Certificate of Pedagogical Attitude (CAP, 2004).

Her research examines how digital literacy initiatives, such as Extremadura’s Technological Literacy and Free Software Plan (PAT), bridge societal gaps, particularly in vulnerable regions. She has developed curricula for online Master's programs, including Digital Technology Applied to Teaching Practice and Educational Processes.

María has published one identified article in Educational Technology, highlighting trends in online learning and content curation. Her teaching career includes roles at Francisco de Vitoria University, Antonio de Nebrija University, and the International University of La Rioja (UNIR), covering subjects like ICT in Educational Centers, Education in the Digital Society, and Applied Research in Educational Technology.