MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE CURRICULUM: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CONTEMPORARY TEACHER EDUCATION

Abstract

This e-book “Media and Technology in the Curriculum: Innovative Strategies for Contemporary Teacher Training” is structured into chapters that address topics such as the application of media in the curriculum, the use of digital tools in the development of pedagogical skills, and active methodologies that promote the integration between academic knowledge and practical experience. Each chapter provides not only the theory necessary to understand the impact of technologies on education, but also practical examples and success stories, offering the reader a broad and applicable vision for teacher development. At the end of each chapter, exercises and reflections are presented, which provide interactive content that contributes to the training of teachers prepared to face the challenges of a society in constant digital evolution.
In the contemporary educational scenario, the presence of digital technologies and media in the curriculum is an undeniable and growing characteristic. Digital transformations directly impact the way knowledge is transmitted and understood, requiring teachers to constantly update and adapt to new teaching methodologies. In Brazil, this reality is observed in schools in different contexts, where digital platforms, social networks and mobile devices have become frequent tools in the teaching-learning process. In view of this reality, this e-book aims to investigate and present innovative strategies for teacher training, guided by the use of media and technologies as integrated components of the school curriculum.
The incorporation of technologies into the educational environment promotes an expansion of pedagogical possibilities and requires educators to rethink their practices to meet the needs of a hyperconnected generation. Tools such as learning platforms, social networks and educational applications are resources that, in addition to facilitating the teaching-learning process, promote a more collaborative and interactive environment. Teacher training, in this sense, becomes one of the main focuses for the implementation of these tools to be effective and transformative. Understanding the potential of media as pedagogical allies enables teachers to build a dynamic curriculum, capable of dialoguing with the technological context that permeates students' lives.
The journey covered throughout this e-book on “Media and Technology in the Curriculum: Innovative Strategies for Contemporary Teacher Training” presents a comprehensive overview of the possibilities and challenges that the digital environment brings to education. In times of digital transformation, educators’ ability to adapt and innovate has become an essential pillar for the success in building a meaningful curriculum aligned with the realities and criteria of the 21st century. By understanding and applying the strategies discussed, teacher training begins to effectively integrate media and technologies, promoting more dynamic and interactive pedagogical practices.
Technological tools, when used with pedagogical intentionality, transform the role of the teacher and open space for methodologies that encourage student protagonism, active learning and the construction of a teaching environment that dialogues with the digital reality. Thus, the educator not only transmits knowledge, but also acts as a mediator of experiences and guides in the critical and ethical use of technologies. It is important to emphasize that the use of media and technologies in the school curriculum should not be an end in itself, but a means to enhance learning and develop essential skills for contemporary challenges. We hope that this e-book has provided valuable insights and practical inspiration so that educators can move forward with confidence and creativity in integrating technologies into the curriculum. After all, it is through innovation and critical reflection that education can remain relevant, transformative and complete, adapted to the criteria of a constantly changing world.

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Organizers,
Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana Santos
Alberto da Silva Franqueira