O uso do computador para potencializar a prática pedagógica na zona rural

Abstract

This article describes a study concerning to the use of different types of Information Technology and Applied Communication (ICT) Education, enhanced by computer use, in educational area, the teachers of a Primary State School placed in the rural area. Aiming to guide the teachers in the process of digital inclusion a lecture has been presented and digital materials fron the Tecnological Educational Centre of Sant’ Ana do Livramento have been offered. To direct such a study, a research was conducted, delineated by a survey prepared by a structured questionnaire aimed at discovering the kinds of technologies applied to teaching practice of these teachers, as well as identify their knowledge in this area. The answers of the questionnaire were the basis for creating the lecture. By analyzing the results of the questionnaire it could be identified that teachers do not use the computer room of the school educationally and likewise, do not explore pedagogically ICTs. However, the vast majority of these professionals say that they believe that these resources are potentially the pedagogical practice. With this study, we conclude that the non-application of ICT in pedagogical practice, due to lack of teachers’ training in this area as well as the lack of explanations and continued technical support on the issue. Through continuous training, they can explore all the tools offered by the computer, enriching their teaching practice.