Entendendo a esclerose múltipla: audiovisual como recurso educacional no contexto das doenças raras

Abstract

This study, linked to the research line of Network Educational Technologies Development, from Professional Master Degree in Network Educational Technologies (MPTER), of Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) started from the following hypothesis: a digital audio-visual resource contributes to learning and understanding Multiple Sclerosis. The main goal of this work is to develop a short-film video, in format of animation, with informative content about Multiple Sclerosis. objectives were listed: 1) Analyze aspects related to Multiple Sclerosis; 2) Point out questions about video and its usage in education; 3) discuss about participation of Third Sector Businesses as educational content productor to the society. The theorical basis of this work brings information about the disease, about the use of audio-visual as educational tool, and also about the Third Sector Businesses and his role as educational and informative content productor. The methodology of this study involves an applied research, with a qualitative approach. The final product building process is described with the help of specific theoretical references on audiovisual production and segmented in stages. Finally, the final product is presented, indicating its characteristics, as well as the potential practical uses and social contributions, especially its use in awareness purposes. This work makes it possible to carry out future studies, especially those related to their impacts and perceptions on the final product.