Parents' Opinions on the Use of Digital Platforms in Language Therapy

Abstract

This article presents the results of a research recently collected in a PNCDI III project, named Multiplatform interactive information technologies with applications in Romanian language for speech therapy. TIMLOGORO project demonstrates that technology is an effective tool for learning and, in particular, in improving speech at any age stage. This research aims to investigate the degree of parental openness on the use of technological platforms in children's speech therapy. The method used in this study was a survey based on a questionnaire, the tool comprising a total of 16 items with the Lickert scale response from 1 to 5. The questionnaire contains items that aim to investigate the general and particular opinion of working with the technological resource. The participants in this study are represented by a number of 40 children's parents who presents language disorders. The study aims to obtain relevant information about the importance of using digital platforms in speech therapy at parents. Research provides answers to key themes of interest, such as access to digital platforms, the use of technology, the qualities and features of efficient digital platforms. The open and supportive attitude of parents to the use of digital resources in speech therapy is one of the essential elements for the efficiency of the therapeutic act and the solving of speech problems. The results obtained in this research will be introduced into the SPSS statistics program and will be carried out statistical tests and graphs that will strengthen the scientific and pedagogical argument of the mentioned project, an argument necessary for evaluating the Timlogoro digital platform.