Mapas possíveis: unindo mídia-educação e cartografia no terceiro espaço de aprendizagem

Abstract

This study, linked to the research route “Teacher training and digital culture,” presents a qualitative study focused on Geography teachers in training, and aims to evaluate the contribution of innovative methodologies and the use of digital media currently in process. The study was developed within the scope of the discipline "Communication, Education and Technologies," offered to graduates of the fifth period. Based on the concepts of “Third Space,” “Storytelling” and “Design Thinking” approaches, a research developed and tested in activities with the production of “Possible Maps”, conceived here as the location and organization of a set of representations about the future, according to the rules of expectation. The maps were composed of digital narratives on topics related to the profession, space, and the future of teaching. The methodology, which is qualitative and exploratory, involves the production of educational resources and the application of various activities with a group of 16 students from the Geography Degree course, 50% men and 50% women. In total, 99% have already received credits in other disciplines aimed at preparing the educator and have demonstrated their intention to work in the teaching area. The results that, although the proposal has the involvement of students, still show that you will feel uncomfortable with the performance of tasks that will be removed from your comfort zones, that is, jobs that require creativity and the free expression of your own opinion.