Inclusão digital: recursos tecnológicos como ferramenta para dinamizar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos-EJA

Abstract

Youth and Adult Education (YAE) plays a fundamental role in ensuring access to education for individuals who were unable to begin or complete their formal schooling at the appropriate age. Given the growing presence of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT) in contemporary society, integrating these resources into YAE pedagogical practices has become increasingly necessary, expanding teaching and learning opportunities. In this context, this study aimed to analyze, through a literature review, the use of DICT in Youth and Adult Education, addressing their impacts on the teaching and learning process, as well as issues related to digital inclusion, technological resources, and the challenges faced by students and teachers in their implementation. To achieve this objective, a literature review was conducted based on scientific articles, books, theses, and undergraduate dissertations, whose findings were discussed in light of the existing scientific literature on the subject. The results showed that, when purposefully integrated into pedagogical practices, DICT promote more meaningful learning, strengthen students' autonomy and active participation, and expand opportunities for digital inclusion. However, challenges related to technological infrastructure in educational institutions and teacher training for the pedagogical use of these technologies were also identified. It is concluded that the integration of DICT into Youth and Adult Education represents an important strategy for improving the educational process, provided that it is accompanied by investments in infrastructure, teacher education, and pedagogical practices aligned with the specific characteristics of this educational modality.