Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:24:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2005-02-15Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:11:34Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 gabini_ws_me_bauru.pdf: 2219185 bytes, checksum: 980efe8f3c07519b577a5c940778d16c (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / O presente trabalho investiga a inserção da informática no ensino de química, considerando a experiência desenvolvida com um grupo de professores de três escolas públicas do estado de São Paulo. Algumas questões nortearam esse trabalho como a discussão sobre a escola e o professor frente a essa inserção, sobre a criação de espaços para reflexão do professor a respeito da questão e a utilização do recurso da informática no ensino de química. Para abordar aspecto relacionados a esse tema, discutiu-se o ensino e a aprendizagem de química na realidade atual, a relação entre a informática, a escola e o professor, além de aspectos da prática reflexiva e da formação docente. A pesquisa desenvolveu-se com a caracterização das escolas e dos professores, os encontros do grupo de professores envolvidos na pesquisa, as aulas ministradas a partir de estudos em grupo, encontros individuais com os professores, avaliação dos softwares de química existentes na sala ambiente de informática dessas escolas e a avaliação dos alunos sobre as aulas. No presente trabalho, fica evidenciada a importância de se criar um espaço onde os professores possam compartilhar suas experiências, conhecer os programas disponíveis e planejar as ações a serem desenvolvidas, apontando a possibilidade do uso mais eficaz das salas de informática / This MS thesis investigates the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in chemisty teaching, based on the experiences of teachers from three public schools in São Paulo state. It also investigates the impact of ICT on the school and the teacher, and discusses the creation of discussion groups where teachers can share their experiences. In order to address this issue comprehensively, we analyzed the current Chemistry teaching, the relationship between ICT, the school and the teacher, reflective practice and teacher education. The schools, the teachers, the meetings where the teachers involved in the project discussed their experiences, the evaluation of the chemistry teaching software currently used in the schools and the students' in the classes are described. In the conclusion, it is shown that the importance of creating a space for teachers to share their experiences with ICT, get acquainted with current chemistry teaching software and plan a course of action calls for a better use of the computer lab in public schools

Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Information Technology Department of Information Technology in the Faculty of Informatics and Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology / Project Management (PM) is defined as the application of tools and techniques to direct the use of diverse resources toward the accomplishment of a task within time, cost and quality constraints. In the information age, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as an enabling tool, resource and a facilitator of the PM practice. With ICT as a major enabler of efficiencies in PM, the adoption of new ICT systems and tools have improved processes and outcomes in PM. The main argument is that cloud computing has a great potential to improve efficiencies in PM. The problem at the time of writing however, was that it was not clear whether this innovation was understood and maximally exploited by the PM community of practice in South Africa. Efficiency of PM is critical to competitiveness and growth in all sectors. Thus, the objective of this study was to explore the adoption of ICT systems and tools particularly cloud computing, to advance the practical objectives PM in the private sector. Due to the socio-technical nature of the current study, the interpretivist approach together with a qualitative research method, as well as the purposive sampling technique were adopted for the study. In essence, 8 respondents consisting of 2 academic experts, 4 technology literate project managers and 2 client service providers of cloud computing were selected. Together with the Structuration Theory (ST) as an analytical framework and the content analysis technique was used to contextualise and to analyse data. Findings show an acceptable level of awareness of cloud computing in the private sector. Nevertheless, negative perceptions that may threaten the adoption of cloud computing in PM in the private sector also emerged in the findings. Otherwise, PM has gained popularity in the sector. As the findings further reflect however, standards have tended to be compromised by cynics in the discipline. Positive developments are that the project failure rate is on the decline, which is further enhanced by the adoption of new innovative technological tools and systems. Rigid organisational norms also re-enforce resistance to change. It is, thus, recommended for project managers to review cloud-computing benefits in accordance with their requirements. In conclusion then, resources have not only proved to be a significant matter in PM, but also instrumental in advancing PM efficiencies, leading to improved PM successes. In the light of emergent shortfalls however, executive managers and project managers should keep themselves informed and be open to changes that can advance the organisational course.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / O que é o ciberativismo? Como compreender o fenômeno? Há uma grande variedade de disciplinas e abordagens teóricas que tem se debruçado sobre o tema, gerando uma diversidade de ferramentas analíticas e estudos empíricos sobre aspectos específicos da prática; mas, ao mesmo tempo, uma dificuldade de diálogo entre as interpretações e perspectivas teóricas. Faz-se necessário, assim, uma reflexão que permita pensar esse campo de discussão de forma mais abrangente. Tomando como pressuposto que a dimensão comunicativa não é nova para os movimentos sociais, mas que o ciberativismo, como tal, pressupõe uma nova inflexão, este trabalho propõe um duplo esforço para compreender como as NTICs impactam a ação coletiva. Por um lado, busca-se realizar uma análise de caráter histórico que permita identificar a centralidade da dimensão comunicativa nas práticas dos movimentos sociais; por outro lado, propõe-se tecer uma interpretação de viés teórico que possibilite resgatar alguns eixos de análise das Teorias dos Movimentos Sociais (repertórios de ação, organização e dinâmicas de difusão), de tal forma que ferramentas analíticas possam ser atualizadas para o entendimento da ação coletiva contemporânea. / What is cyberactivism? How to understand the phenomenon? Different theoretical approaches from several areas have devoted attention to the this topic, generating a variety of analytical tools and empirical studies about specific aspects of its practice; at the same time this has generated a difficulty of dialogue between the theoretical interpretations and perspectives. Therefore it is necessary a reflection that allows us to think this field of discussion more broadly. Under the assumptions that the communicative dimension of cyberactivism is not new to social movements but it presupposes a new inflection as such, this paper proposes a twofold effort to understand how ICT (Information and communications technologies) impact collective action. On the one hand the proposal seeks to conduct a historical analysis which allows us to identify the centrality of communicative dimensions in the practices of social movements; on the other hand, it is proposed an interpretation of a theoretical framework that makes possible to rescue some guidelines of Theories of Social Movements (repertoires of action, organization and dynamics of diffusion), so that analytical tools can be upgraded to the understanding of contemporary collective action.

O agronegócio das Flores e Plantas Ornamentais (FPO) no Brasil movimenta mais de R$ 5 bilhões ao ano com uma taxa de crescimento anual entre o 8% e 16%, gerando mais de 206.000 empregos diretos. Em 2012, a balança comercial da floricultura brasileira mostrou saldo negativo de US$ 13,468 milhões, devido ao incremento em suas importações por parte de seus maiores concorrentes do grupo MERCOSUL, Equador e Colômbia. A falta de implementação de sistemas de informação e as deficiências do controle nos gargalos de todos os processos, fazem que a maioria das perdas que se produz no elo atacadista sejam originadas da falta de cuidados no transporte, a não conservação da cadeia de frio e as demoras logísticas. Este trabalho tem como objetivo lançar um olhar prospectivo nesse complexo. A prospecção do futuro sempre foi e será apreciada pelos tomadores de decisões. Ao longo das últimas décadas, organizações internacionais, governos, empresas e organizações não governamentais têm realizado estudos sobre panoramas futuros, com o objetivo de ganhar tempo em preparar-se para superar seus concorrentes e ser competitivos em cada área de atuação. Por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica atual, focada na análise de toda a cadeia de suprimento de FPO, somado a uma serie de entrevistas com experts da floricultura nacional e internacional, analisaram-se atividades e ferramentas tecnológicas usadas em cada um dos processos envolvidos no atacado, como as condições do transporte, planejamento das entregas e os registros dos controles que garantem a qualidade do produto final. Com esse aporte construíram-se quatro possíveis cenários futuros para o setor atacadista de FPO brasileiro, baseados na utilização e implementação da Tecnologia de Informação. (1) Cenário Lirio, que apresenta a situação em que as CEASAS serão os maiores aglomerados do negócio de FPO sempre, enquanto eles realizarem uma reestruturação do complexo físico, assim com um plano de capacitação para o pessoal encarregado de manipular e ofertar as FPO. (2) Cenário Tulipa, que propõe um agrupamento por parte dos atacadistas com maior representatividade, com o fim de gerar e compartilhar informações sobre tendências, safras e formação de preços. (3) Cenário Girassol, que sugere que seja analisado o futuro dos métodos de compra de FPO por parte do consumidor final, para assim entender as diferentes ferramentas e estratégias de mercado que devem ser usadas pelas empresas atacadista para conservar e atrair novos clientes. (4) Cenário Agapantho, que mostra como a situação atual em relação a investimento e adoção de Tecnologia (TIC) do setor não muda, o que acarretaria uma série de consequências para o mercado interno e externo, facilitando ainda mais o ingresso de concorrentes internacionais ao Brasil. / Agribusiness of Flowers and Ornamental Plants (FPO) in Brazil handles more than $ 5 billion a year with an annual growth rate between 8% and 16%, generating more than 206,000 direct jobs. In 2012, the trade balance of the Brazilian floriculture showed a deficit of US $ 13.468 million, due to the increase in its imports by their larger competitors MERCOSUR group, Ecuador and Colombia. The lack of implementation of information systems and control deficiencies in bottlenecks of the process, make the most of the loss that occurs in the wholesale link to originate from a lack of care during transport, the failure to keep the cold chain and logistical delays. This paper aims to launch a prospective look at this complex. The prospect of the future has always been and will be greatly appreciated by decision makers. Over the past decades, international organizations, governments, companies and nongovernmental organizations have conducted studies on future panoramas, in order to gain time to prepare to overcome your competitors and be competitive in each area. Through a current literature review focused on the analysis of the entire FPO supply chain, plus a series of interviews with experts of national and international floriculture, analyzed activities and technological tools used in each of the processes involved in wholesale such as transport conditions, planning of deliveries and the records of the controls that guarantee the quality of the final product. With this supply were built four possible future scenarios for the wholesale sector of Brazilian FPO, based on the use and implementation of Information Technology. (1) Lirio Scenario, which shows the situation where the WM will be the largest OPF business of always crowded, as they carry out a restructuring of the physical complex, so with a training plan for staff handling and offer the FPO. (2) Scenario Tulip, which proposes a grouping by wholesalers with greater representation in order to generate and share information on trends, harvests and pricing. (3) Scenario Sunflower, which suggests it is analyzed the future of OPF purchase methods by the final consumer, so as to understand the different tools and market strategies that should be used by wholesale companies to retain and attract new customers. (4) Agapantho scenario that shows how the current situation in relation to investment and adoption of technology (ICT) in full sector does not change, what would entail a number of consequences for the domestic and foreign markets, further facilitating the entry international competitors to Brazil.

Esta pesquisa tem cunho qualitativo, tendo utilizado a metodologia fenomenológica de estudo de caso e para a análise dos dados o método descritivo. Foi avaliada como as TICs são abordadas e utilizadas no ensino tendo as percepções dos discentes como foco principal. A amostra envolveu 26 alunos de uma escola estadual de ensino público da cidade de Santa Maria/RS. Foram realizadas oficinas para os alunos com ferramentas web de pesquisa (e conceitos sobre o funcionamento dos mesmos), exposto questões sobre direitos autorais na Internet, edição de textos e de apresentação online, editor de animações online, edição de vídeos e edição de áudios. A cada oficina, os alunos realizaram atividades com o software em cada caso. Ao final das intervenções, foram coletados os dados para a presente pesquisa. Após a análise dos dados se identificou que, embora as tecnologias da informação e comunicação estejam massificadas na sociedade, seu uso no âmbito escolar ainda é aquém da expectativa dos alunos. Ao término do pesquisa, foram identificados que embora os alunos estejam habituados ao uso de Internet e demais tecnologias, a associação destas a processos de aprendizados e professores encontram dificuldades para trabalharem de maneira sistemática com o uso de tecnologias. / This research has a qualitative character, having used the phenomenological methodology of case study and for the data analysis the descriptive method. It was evaluated how the ICTs are approached and used in the teaching with the perceptions of the students as the main focus. The sample involved 26 students from a state school of public education in the city of Santa Maria / RS. Workshops were held for students with web research tools (and concepts on how they work), exposed copyright issues on the Internet, text editing and online presentation, online animation editor, video editing and audio editing. At each workshop, students carried out content-building activities with the software in each case. At the end of the interventions, data were collected for the present study. After analyzing the data, it was identified that, although information and communication technologies are widespread in society, their use in the school environment still falls short of students expectations. At the end of the research, it was identified that although students are accustomed to the use of the Internet and other technologies, their association with learning processes and teachers find it difficult to work in a systematic way with the use of technologies.

Esta dissertação propõe atividades audiovisuais colaborativas para a sala de aula, a partir da hipótese de que contribuem com a qualificação dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a influência de uma destas atividades na aprendizagem de uma amostra de crianças. Para contemplar este objetivo, foi realizado um estudo de caso de abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa de investigação, coleta e análise de dados. Para o estudo, foi selecionada como amostra uma turma de 4º ano da Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Deputado Victor Issler de Porto Alegre. A atividade foi adaptada à faixa etária destes alunos e administrada de forma lúdica, através de um jogo de produção de vídeo com o tema desenvolvimento sustentável. Os dados foram coletados a partir de questionários de pré e pós-teste, levando em consideração os conhecimentos dos alunos, o discurso da professora e o interesse de ambos pela atividade. A análise textual das respostas coletadas na amostra, revelou uma maior capacidade de relação destes sujeitos com os conteúdos trabalhados, assim como um maior engajamento em aula durante o processo e um grande interesse pelo formato da atividade. Os resultados encontrados demonstraram um percentual de interesse de 100% dos alunos em participar de mais atividades audiovisuais em aula. Considera-se que este estudo faça uma pequena contribuição com a evolução das práticas docentes no ensino público brasileiro e na educação como um todo, ao demonstrar uma forma de atualizar processos de ensino e aprendizagem atualmente. Conclui-se, que a utilização de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs) através de metodologias ativas, lúdicas e audiovisuais, intrínsecas à atividade proposta, facilitaram a aprendizagem da amostra, empoderando os alunos durante o processo e contribuindo com desenvolvimento de habilidades tecnológicas úteis à vida. Este estudo de caso abre perspectivas para o delineamento e aprofundamento de uma pesquisa mais ampla, o estabelecimento de outras hipóteses e a partir de uma amostragem controlada e probabilística, possíveis resultados generalizáveis à uma população maior. / This dissertation proposes collaborative audiovisual activities for the classroom, based on the hypothesis that they contribute to the qualification of teaching and learning processes. The objective of this study was to verify the influence of one of these activities in the learning of a sample of children. In order to contemplate this objective, a case study of qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis was carried out. In the study, a fourth grade class of the Municipal Elementary School Principal Deputy Victor Issler, from Porto Alegre, was selected as the sample. The activity was adapted to the age group of these students and managed in a playful way, through a game of video production with the theme sustainable development. The data were collected from pre and post-test questionnaires, taking into account the student’s knowledge, the teacher's discourse and their interest in the activity. The textual analysis of the responses collected in the sample revealed a greater capacity of relation of these subjects with the contents worked, as well as a greater engagement in class during the process and a great interest by the format of the activity. The results showed a 100% interest rate of students participating in more audiovisual activities in class. It is considered that this study makes a small contribution to the evolution of teaching practices in Brazilian public education and in education as a whole, by demonstrating a way to update teaching and learning processes today. It was concluded that the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) through active, playful and audiovisual methodologies, intrinsic to the proposed activity, facilitated the learning of the sample, empowering students during the process and contributing to the development of useful technological skills life. This case study opens perspectives for the delineation and deepening of a broader research, the establishment of other hypotheses and from a controlled and probabilistic sampling, possible results generalizable to a larger population.

The Diploma work deals with the explanation conceptions of the age and the parallel failures of the changes. Work defines closer specification of senior attitude, need and interests toward (ICT). To improve of senior lifelihood and lifestyle I am introducing the use of ICT. It can be helpful for senior citizens to inter-connect again in the social community. The contemporary trends of ICT are presented here which they are suitable for retired citizens and can be accessibled in the trade. I reclined my opinion during my own work experience as an assistant in project: ``Click by the right button, grandad!``

My thesis is focused on using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for teaching about percentage and axial symmetry. Specifically I am using an interactive whiteboard to support my teaching. The thesis is divided into two parts, a theoretical and a practical part. The first part is looking into various teaching methods, use of ICT and the interactive whiteboard in teaching in general. The second part of my thesis contains a workbook I have prepared to support my teaching on the interactive whiteboard and the application of the workbook during lessons for the students on secondary school. I have concluded my thesis with evaluation of my teaching methods and reflective practice.

Este trabalho pesquisa o uso das tecnologias de informação e comunicação que estão sendo usadas pelos adultos de idade avançada no Brasil. O objetivo principal é estudar o uso destas tecnologias para fins educacionais. Adultos idosos têm algumas limitações, têm dificuldades para operar os equipamentos e têm um comportamento particular a respeito do uso de algumas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Este estudo mostra como os adultos de idade mais avançada estão usando essas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação, suas dificuldades, seus sentimentos a respeito, suas expectativas e como eles estão obtendo algum aprendizado auxiliado por estas tecnologias e seus benefícios para sua qualidade de vida. Para designar este grupo de adultos, que abrange a 3ª idade e mais um segmento de idade imediatamente abaixo, foi criada a expressão "Adulto de Idade Avançada" (55 a 90 anos). Para que se possam quantificar as formas, intensidade de uso e dificuldades no uso foi criado um índice que mede o quanto e como estes adultos estão usando de cada tecnologia, permitindo assim uma comparação e classificação. Através desse índice podem-se determinar estatisticamente quais variáveis influenciam ou não o uso das tecnologias e inferir perfil e comportamento da população estudada. Conhecido este perfil pode-se fazer recomendações e associações de tecnologias com tipos de atividades que possam promover algum tipo de aprendizado para estes usuários e com isto lhes adicionar um componente a mais de qualidade de vida. / This work researches the use of Information and Communication Technologies that are used by advanced age adults. The main purpose is to study the usage of those technologies for educational purposes. Older adults have some limitations, have difficulties to operate the devices and have a particular behavior about the use of some modern technologies. This study shows how the seniors are using these technologies, the difficulties they felt, their expectations and how they are getting some learning helped by the technologies and its benefits to their life quality. To designate this adult group, that covers the third age and one more age segment, immediatelly below, was created the expression "Advanced Age Adult" (55 to 59 years). In order to be able to quantify the kinds, intensity of use and difficulties in using was created an index that measures how much and how these adults are using each technology, thus allowing a comparison and classification. Through this index can be determined statistically which factors influence whether or not the use of technologies and inferred profile and behavior of the population studied. Known this profile can make recommendations and associations with technology types of activities that can promote some kind of learning for these users and by this, they can add one more component to their quality of life.

Over the last few decades, microfinance industry has played an essential role in alleviating poverty level and helping the underprivileged, by enabling access to myriads of financial services. Statistics from the World Bank reveals that, currently, only 4% of the underprivileged were served out of the 3 billion potential clients. Such results were due to several claims, particularly the operational and financial challenges faced by the MFIs in the constant flux, inviting more attentions towards its performance. While explicit focuses were given by many researchers towards mobile banking and Information Communication Technology (ICT) and online services in improving the MFIs performance, the study on how Social Media, as a rapidly growing online phenomenon, could affect the MFIs performance remain scarce. Hence, this study was aimed at investigating and clarifying the impact of social media on MFIs, based on four dimensional performance indicators: efficiency, financial sustainability, portfolio quality, and outreach. A model was developed utilising Resource Based-View (RBV) Theory, to test the relationship between social media application and organisational performance. A quantitative approach has been adopted employing from web-based questionnaires, to collect data from MFIs employees in developing countries such as Kenya, India and Jordan. Structured Equation Modelling (SEM) technique (i.e. SPSS and AMOS 20 software) was used as a tool to analyse the responses. Results revealed a significant influence of the social media over the MFIs performance, offering valuable insights to both researchers and practitioners in the domain of micro-finance, as well as social media – conforming that the adoption of social media as marketing, advertising and communication tools could significantly improve the MFIs performance. Keywords: Microfinance, Microfinance Institution Performance, Social Media, Resource Based View Theory.