Educação à distância: um ambiente de aprendizagens, interação e afetividade

Abstract

This research presents a case study, which is part of the final paper developed for the Specialization Course in Information Technology and Applied Communication to Education, EAD in the UAB system, by the Federal University of Santa Maria, RS , during the year of 2014. The survey was developed between the months of March and May, 2014, using a qualitative methodology, carried through experience reports and structured interviews with teachers, tutors and students. The data collection took place at Três de Maio branch campus, and via e-mail. The overall objective of this research was to analyze the importance of virtual environments in teaching through distance education as a space for learning, in teraction, and affectivity. Specifically, this study aimed to: (a) Show the possibilities for learning that occur by the interaction between teachers and students through the information and communication technologies; (b) Reduce the distance among teachers, tutors and students by searching for a more interactive learning among ali the subjects involved in this process; (c) Demonstrate that affectivity is a key element for the promotion of students' learning, who study by means of Information and Communication technologies . As a result of this in vestiga tion, it could be noticed that the elements mentioned above are relevant for a significant learning.