Competências digitais na gestão escolar: mapeamento e análise da contribuição da formação continuada online no processo de aquisição

Abstract

This research is part of the context of the digital transformation of education and examines the digital skills of school managers in Brazil, focusing on the state of Ceará and the time frame from 2020 to 2023, the post-pandemic period. The main objective is to identify the essential digital skills for school managers to effectively use and promote Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DIT) in schools, and contributions of online continuing education in the development of these skills. The research adopts a mixed methodological approach, predominantly qualitative, structured in different stages: documentary and bibliographic analysis of authors such as Almeida (2023), Azukas (2022), Bates (2017), Vieira & Vidal (2019) and Kenski (2003, 2008, 2012); multiple case study of three online training programs and data collection through participant observation, application of questionnaires, individual interviews and focus group with school managers. As a result of the research, a Digital Skills Model for School Managers – MCD-Management is presented, which, organized into categories, highlights some of the fundamental digital skills for contemporary professional practice. Additionally, the research identifies weaknesses and potentialities of online training, suggesting some strategies and training content that may be relevant to meeting the training demands of school managers for the acquisition of digital skills. It is concluded that digital skills are essential and strategic for efficient and transformative school management, and that their strengthening is necessary. Furthermore, online training, by adjusting to the training and communication needs of managers, can offer a great contribution to the acquisition of these skills.