M-Semear: aplicativo desenvolvido como ferramenta de apoio ao Núcleo de Estudos em Restauração Ecossistêmica do Instituto Terra. – Aimorés-MG.

Abstract

This research follows as main line the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT's) in the school environment. Based on many studies, several authors reiterate that technology can be a fundamental ally in the search for a differentiated education. Its main objective is to develop and evaluate the use of a technological tool in the scope of the Center for Studies on Ecosystem Restoration - NERE, of the Terra Institute in Aimorés - MG. The tool in question, developed by the research, is the mobile version of a database with nurseries and their registered species, maintained by Instituto Terra, called Portal Semear. The application, called M-Semear, was produced using the hybrid development method and featured Phonegap / Cordova technology. The M-Semear contains detailed information on various species produced in registered nurseries, has the ability to register matrices (seeds) through geographical location and works with the possibility of being operated offline. The research is considered exploratory, qualitative and quantitative with a population delimited by the core students. They used the application in their teaching activities, after undergoing training. Then, a questionnaire was applied to measure the real effectiveness of the application as a source of research and the satisfaction of students using it. It was found that the adoption of the application in the course was welcomed and could be part of the daily course as a support tool.