Silvia Lopez Gomez

Silvia Lopez Gomez is a Lecturer at the Department of Pedagogy and Didactics, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital educational resources, video games, and inclusive pedagogical practices, with a particular emphasis on analyzing the educational potential and risks of digital technologies in both school and family contexts.

• Doctorate (2018) - Thesis: Descriptive and interpretive analysis of Galician video game design and content
• Current affiliations: University of Santiago de Compostela, Stellae Research Group

Her recent publications examine:

• Dual impacts of video games (educational value vs. addiction risks)
• Didactic applications in early childhood and primary education
• Addressing cyberbullying through bibliometric and qualitative analyses
• Designing digital materials for inclusive and STEAM education

She has contributed to understanding:

• Video game integration in teaching processes
• Teacher/family roles in digital education
• Game design for social awareness (poverty, gender violence, climate change)
• Usability evaluations of educational platforms like YouTube Kids