A importância da informática educacional para o desenvolvimento cultural e educacional na escola indígena Borari: um relato de experiência

Abstract

This paper aims to reflect on the implementation of the Mother Nature Plate project at the Borari Indigenous Municipal Elementary School "Professor Antônio de Sousa Pedroso," located in Alter do Chão, in the Amazon region of the municipality of Santarém, Pará. The initiative focused on integrating digital inclusion pedagogical practices, environmental education, and the appreciation of traditional Borari cultural knowledge and practices. The qualitative research was based on participant observation, informal interviews with teachers, students, and community leaders, and the analysis of documents provided by the school and project leaders. The results indicate significant contributions to the school's educational process, notably the strengthening of students' cultural identity and increased engagement in environmental preservation initiatives. Activities such as gardening, the use of medicinal plants, and traditional storytelling enabled students to reconnect with their cultural roots. Computer workshops fostered the development of digital skills in a respectful and collaborative environment. The project faced challenges such as initial resistance to the use of digital technologies from some community members and the need to adapt teaching materials to local cultural and linguistic specificities. The results point to significant contributions to the school's educational process, notably strengthening students' cultural identity and increasing engagement in environmental preservation initiatives.