Olhares sobre as lousas digitais interativas : o caso do IFS Campus Estância

Abstract

This research addresses the appropriation of Digital Interactive Whiteboards (DIW) as a pedagogical teaching device at the Federal Institute of Sergipe - IFS/Campus Estância, analyzing the use of this technology by teachers. The methodology applied here follows the tenets of descriptive case study research which is intended to identify the existence of a given situation, its causes, and if there is a relationship between the observed situation and the theory proposed. Data collection was carried out through document analysis, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire sent by e-mail to all the teachers who tutor in Subsequent and Integrated professional courses and in undergraduate courses; such tools guided the methodological investigation of this work. This research is centered in the field of education, more specifically, in the educative technological area and has as its analytical reference the field of Interactive Digital Media. Interest in this research lies on the importance of studies which confirm the relevance of this type of device and on the need for reflection on its use to avoid its partial or ineffective application by teachers and other teaching professionals. Findings suggest that when trying to incorporate new media and new technologies into their classes, most teachers have made adaptations or even ignored the DIW. I found out that training teachers to use innovative technologies in educational institutions is necessary as training offers them chances to experience and theorize the field. In addition, I suggest reviewing the political-pedagogical planning to integrate professional training in order to enrich pedagogical practices with the use of interactive digital technologies.