Educação a distância no ensino superior: crítica a interação do professor

Abstract

This article is a brief discussion of distance education by making a critical interaction of the teacher. With an aim: to present and discuss the interaction of the professor in class of distance learning Pedagogy - UFSM pole in Agudo. This is a case study in a qualitative survey conducted among students of the course, for data collection questionnaire was used. I present this paper, a brief history of distance education in the world and its formalization in Brazil, the Faculty of Education UFSM and then the professor 's role and its interaction with the students. With the research emphasize the importance of professor / student interaction to achieve success in the construction of knowledge. I emphasize that this research does not end the discussion of this interaction in distance education and ongoing challenge for educators and for students.