A importância da informática básica para o letramento digital no ensino fundamental II: protegendo crianças dos perigos da internet

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to discuss the importance of digital literacy levels on the academic trajectory of students in the Degree in Computing Education program at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Bahia (IFBA), Valença campus. For the development of this work, bibliographic research was conducted, characterizing it as a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. By relating questionnaire responses to the theoretical framework, the study sought to understand how the students' level of digital literacy based on the competencies established by the Computing BNCC (National Common Curricular Base), ratified in 2022 influences their performance in technical subjects and their mastery of theoretical tools for future teaching practice. Data collection was performed via an online questionnaire consisting of 15 questions, which gathered 50 responses from Computing Education students. The survey covered a brief profile of the students, their educational background, computer fluency, and the seven competencies outlined in the Computing BNCC. Given the perspectives observed and analyzed in this study, it is concluded that faculty recognition of these structural gaps which involve understanding computing as a science, critical social analysis of technology's impact on society, and problem-solving techniques is essential. This recognition is fundamental for adopting strategic pedagogical adaptations in higher education, aiming to ensure that future teachers overcome competency deficits acquired during basic education and develop the literacy autonomy required to work in the educational field.