Um estudo sobre a adesão de docentes do IF Baiano Campus Santa Inês aos Ambientes Virtuais

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education and its implications still presents a challenge to teachers. This thesis presents results of a study on the adherence of teachers IF Baiano Campus Santa Inês with virtual environments, specifically in building and updating blogs or websites. Through qualitative study, through case study, direct observation, questionnaires, visits to sites and interviews via email, the results show that despite the consensus among teachers that ICT can act as facilitators of the process teaching and learning, and that its use in schools needs to occur with greater intensity, a proposal for effective use of ICT is still resistance from teachers. And the main reason cited is the lack of time to get acquainted with the technology. The creation and updating of active sites was the exclusive task of teachers, without interference from the researcher. The study also shows that the existence of policies regarding the use of ICT in a school can determine whether or not the technology will be incorporated into the teaching practices of teachers. A massive membership will not happen at the initiative of teachers. The spontaneous adhesion represents a very small group teaching. This work may be relevant in the implementation of guidelines for incorporation of ICT into the curriculum of the Federal Institutes.