As tecnologias da informação verde como componentes dos projetos pedagógicos de cursos de graduação: uma proposta para os cursos de educação a distância da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco

Abstract

Recently, there has been an increase in conscious efforts to mitigate the negative impacts on the environment caused by new information and communication technologies. Green Information Technology then emerges, also known as Green IT, which can be defined as a global movement that combines Information Technology with sustainable practices, bringing various benefits to organizations and institutions, such as cost reduction and environmental awareness on the part of individuals. Green IT is not limited to specific actions. It has a vision of a sustainable culture and presupposes educational processes that develop conscious citizens who are socially committed to the environment. Considering the transformative role of UFRPE in student training and the importance of developing the theme of environmental sustainability across undergraduate courses, this research has the general objective of proposing the adoption of Green IT as a pedagogical component for undergraduate courses in distance learning modality from the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). This study is characterized as applied in nature, with a qualitative approach, at an exploratory-descriptive level, and used bibliographical research (Systematic Mapping of Literature), documents and case studies. After analysis and discussion of the results obtained in the MSL, the data presented demonstrate a lack of studies on the subject, which contrasts with the importance and urgency of environmental issues. Furthermore, it was noticed that the environmental/Green IT theme is still incipient in the curricular matrices of undergraduate higher education courses. Regarding documentary research, we concluded that the Pedagogical Projects of the Courses analyzed still need a more attentive look with regard to the inclusion of content and pedagogical practices focused on the environment and sustainability in their curricula. It is concluded that socio-environmental education must be comprehensive, critical and practical, preparing future graduates to be agents of change in their communities and in their professions.