ABC de computação para professores: plataforma de conexão entre a educação básica e o universo computacional

Abstract

Following the creation of the National Digital Education Policy (PNED), established by Law No. 14,533 of January 11, 2023, as well as the inclusion of computer science education in the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), teachers have faced challenges in integrating this new field of knowledge into the syllabi of already existing subjects in the school curriculum. This paper describes the development of a prototype for a web platform designed to support teachers in the task of incorporating computer science into other subjects in basic education. The platform focuses on interdisciplinarity, linking computing concepts with other areas of knowledge, and providing basic education teachers with methods to include computer science teaching in their classes. The platform, named “ABC of Computing for Teachers,” aims to democratize access to BNCC-related data on computing by organizing it in a more accessible and integrative manner. It aligns with the objectives of TIChers – a community outreach project by the Academic Department of Informatics (DAINF) at the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR) – which seeks to train basic education teachers in technology and computing, promoting the inclusion of women in the field. The adopted methodology involves the analysis of pedagogical requirements, interaction design, and the use of web technologies for the platform’s development. The goal is for the platform to become a future source of support for teachers, enabling them to confidently and collaboratively address these topics in the classroom, fostering computing skills, meeting the competencies established by the BNCC, and promoting an education more aligned with 21st-century demands.