Educação a distância: limites e possibilidades do curso mídias na educação da Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia - UESB

Abstract

One presents in this paper an analysis on the limits and possibilities of the course Media in Education of the State University of Southwestern Bahia UESB. Thus, one carried out a case study applied to the course offered to teachers from the State and Municipal Networks. This study used the platform e-ProInfo of the Collaborative Learning Program by MEC/SEED. The methodological principle which orientates the actions of this study considered the application of questionnaires, interviews, reports and e-ProInfo data to evaluate the profile, investigate the limits and diagnose the perception of teachers and coordinators. Finally, based on the results presented in this research, it was observed that the development of a distance course in the context of UESB requires a number of political and pedagogical changes and coordinated action by managers. One also noticed the predominance of the limits imposed by the economic conditions of those taking part in the course. Finally, the main observed limitations were due to the inadequate information technology structure, outdated equipments, the problems of managing and monitoring students and their lack of ability with the platform, which justifies the high dropout/giving up rates. However, despite the limits imposed, there was a high level of satisfaction by graduates, which justifies the continuity and the great possibilities of developing this program at UESB