DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL TEACHING COMPETENCIES: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE TRAINING

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the impact of technology-mediated collaborative training on the development of teachers' digital competencies. To this end, an online training environment based on active and constructivist-collaborative pedagogy was developed using Moodle at UFSCar. The course, with a workload of 90 hours, combined synchronous meetings and asynchronous activities, being free and accessible to teachers and pre-service teachers from the city of São Carlos and the surrounding region. The adopted methodology sought to provide an immersive experience in the mediation of Digital Technologies (DT), emphasizing collaborative learning and the critical appropriation of technological resources. The results indicated that collaborative training not only expanded participants' digital competencies but also drove significant changes in their pedagogical practices. In a context where public education networks invest in technological infrastructure, teacher qualification becomes essential for the effective application of DT in education. It is concluded that continuous training based on collaboration and practical experimentation strengthens teachers' autonomy and fosters pedagogical innovation. This study contributes to building a teaching culture more aligned with the demands of contemporary society, promoting a critical and strategic approach to the use of educational technology.