Desenvolvimento de aplicativos moveis por meninas: uma abordagem participativa

Abstract

The incentive of girls to technology has been the subject of several studies. One way to enable them to interact more effectively with the area is through Participatory Design. Thus, this article aims to present a teaching experience of programming mobile applications for girls, using activities of Participatory Design for empowerment and digital inclusion. The methodology involves moments of planning, interface design, programming, and documentation, seeking to approach the real environment of development. After the meetings, the girls answered a questionnaire, and the answers allow us to observe that the majority of participants indicate an increase in interest in technology after the experience.