Estratégias para potencializar o uso dos espaços e das práticas de inovação tecnológica na rede municipal de Fortaleza

Abstract

The use of digital technologies for pedagogical purposes in schools has been increasingly intense, a trend that became even more evident during the Covid-19 pandemic, as there was a need to maintain interaction with students and continue teaching virtually. In this context, public policies at the federal and municipal levels were developed to support educational institutions in facing this challenge. Examples of such policies include the federal-level Innovation Program Educação Conectada and the Educational Innovation Plan implemented in Fortaleza. This study aimed to investigate the spaces and practices of technological innovation in the Municipal Education Network of Fortaleza, with a particular focus on the actions of the Innovation Plan proposed by the city government, especially regarding the implementation of its actions, the use of devices provided by the network, and their effective application and contribution to teaching and learning. To contextualize the topic, a historical overview was presented on the integration of computers into Brazilian education, which served as a basis for the creation of municipal-level initiatives focused on technology. The theoretical framework of this project draws on discussions about public policies in the field of educational technologies, digital technologies in teaching, and innovations in pedagogical practices. Authors such as Seymour Papert, José Moran, and Sugata Mitra provide theoretical support for these discussions. The research was predominantly documentary in nature, and it observed the implementation of spaces such as the Educational Innovation Room and the Maker Laboratory as innovation environments in Fortaleza's schools, as well as the existence of virtual environments and training courses in technology aimed at teachers and school administrators. However, it was noted that there is a need to expand these technological spaces and educational practices to enhance innovative teaching and ensure the effective use of the available equipment. The findings led to the creation of an educational product: a digital pedagogical plan designed to guide teachers in the use of the innovation equipment available in Fortaleza's schools.