Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação e práticas pedagógicas na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica: desafios e perspectivas para a formação integrada

Abstract

This study analyzes the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICTs) in Professional and Technological Education (PTE), considering their effects on pedagogical practices, curriculum integration, and the comprehensive education of students. The research is based on the understanding that the presence of technologies in the school environment, although increasingly common, does not in itself ensure significant changes in the teaching and learning process, highlighting the need for more effective educational management and greater investment in teacher education. The study aims to investigate how the incorporation of digital technologies and active learning methodologies influences the educational process in Professional and Technological Education, contributing to students' integrated education. The methodology is characterized as qualitative research, developed through a literature review and document analysis based on academic works and official documents related to Professional and Technological Education, digital technologies, teacher education, and Brazilian educational policies. The results indicate that, although the institution investigated has adequate technological infrastructure, the use of these resources remains limited, mainly due to the need for greater investment in continuing teacher education, pedagogical planning, and the promotion of innovation in educational practices. The study also shows that school management plays a strategic role in promoting actions aimed at integrating technologies into the curriculum and supporting teachers' professional development. Finally, the findings indicate that strengthening Professional and Technological Education depends on the articulation among infrastructure, management, teacher education, and pedagogical planning, enabling Digital Information and Communication Technologies to contribute effectively to the human, scientific, and professional development of students.