Environmental Education mediated by information and communication technologies at the Federal Institute of Amazonas - Humaitá Campus

Abstract

This research has by objective investigate how the Technologies Information and Communication (ICT) that can be used in the learning process of the environment education with students the 2nd year of the course technical teaching integrated to high school of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas - IFAM Campus of Humaitá (Brazil). The theoretical framework used was based on authors from Environmental Education as well as on Information and Communication Technologies in Environmental Education. The use of ICTs and their pedagogical contributions was investigated through bibliographic research. The methodology used was qualitative in research the form action through lectures and workshops with students carry out a questionnaire to diagnose the students' knowledge of ICT they own. Through the importance the environmental care as well as the disposal of solid waste, in school and outside. The results indicate that the students have knowledge of ICT, they use them of conscientious form and respect environmental. Thus, through the use of ICT, the students develop a reflection on the importance of Environmental Education for the conservation of the environment, as well as the use of technological resources for a better quality of life.