THE TEACHING OF CARTOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES: geotechnologies as a methodological proposal.
ISBN 978-85-88783-11-9
Authors
1Morais, T.; 2Silva, A.; 3Viana, B.
1UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ-UFPI Email: thiagoaraujogeo@gmail.com
2UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ-UFPI Email: ninecrisstina@hotmail.com
3UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ-UFPI Email: bartira.araujo@ufpi.edu.br
Abstract
THE TEACHING OF CARTOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES: geotechnologies as a methodological proposal. ABSTRACT Cartography has been used by the humans since the earliest times, whereas graphic communication preceded the written. Depending on how it is discussed, cartography can be the mediator to the understanding of the world, because it works with a graphic language that may contribute to the understanding of the several topics such as economy, politics, physical characteristics of a particular region, and other subjects. Thus, through a critical reading of cartography it becomes an important tool for working relevant current issues. Given this, it is observed that this science is a key to teaching and research, because it enables representation of different clippings of space and the expected scale, which added to its multidisciplinary, may favor the process of teaching / learning in various fields of knowledge. The mapping language has a close relationship with Geography teaching, since it is through it that this area of knowledge can represent in a symbolic and figurative form its various themes. However, researches developed in recent decades indicate that the teaching of cartography has been going through many difficulties and students of basic education, in most cases, cannot give meaning to the contents taught with the use of cartographic resources. In this context, recent technological innovations in information and communication (ICT), introduced from the scientific-technical revolution brought new possibilities to work with cartographic content through sites such as Google Maps, Google Earth, IBGE, computer programs, electronic games, among others. The use of these tools in a supervised manner allows students to not only visualize the space in different scales and perspectives, but also relate in a more spontaneous and interactive way with the content involved, thus gaining a greater understanding of these themes. The current technological scenario provides very favorable resources for education and teaching of cartography in particular, still little used in the school environment. According to the Ministry of Education (MEC) (BRAZIL, 2001), the school curriculums should develop skills to obtain and use information through the computer, and making students aware of the presence of new technologies in everyday life. Given the above, this research has the general objective to present the use of geotechnology as a methodological proposal for the teaching of cartography, starting from playful approaches from different geographical contents, aiming to stimulate interest and greater participation of students in the teaching-learning process. To prepare this work searches were conducted in books, specialized websites and scientific articles that deal with the teaching of cartography, the use of new technologies in educational contexts, as well as specific programs such as the Philcarto, I3Geo, and Spring that can be used to teach Cartography. It was found that for the application of teaching methodologies related to new technologies, it is required a specific preparation by the teacher, because improper use of this feature may.