Technology in the initial training of Pedagogy students

Abstract

This article originated from a master's research project that aims to analyze the initial training of future pedagogues in relation to technology, with the objective of understanding how technology is contemplated in the academic environment and how it is offered or not in the curriculum of the Pedagogy course at a private university in the city of Porto Alegre. The exploratory work consists of identifying the role of technology in the initial training of Pedagogy students, in order to understand the students' initial perception of the subject and to deepen the concept of technology. The arguments defended consist of placing the focus on technology at the service of learning and linked to the historical context, exploring the so-called "technological era", which reflects the reality of society in different times and spaces, and does not limit the discussion to current times and technical perceptions. Therefore, it was realized that technological advances have always been part of humanity and understanding how they interfere in academic training is an important part of this study. Thus, the data collected by qualitative research were analyzed using bibliographic and documentary methodology. As a conclusion of this study, it was noted that the institution analyzed contemplates in its new curriculum the application aimed at deepening the potential of technology in academic training. Therefore, it has contributed to training new Education professionals, promoting a more assertive and efficient use of the technological resources available and applicable in their professional performance.