The digital information policies adopted in public schools in the northeast

Abstract

Introduction: Experiences in education with digital technology in the classroom are verified in different Brazilian regions, made possible through the various digital devices, be it the cell phone, tablet or notebook. Objectives: To analyze the digital information policies adopted in the public high schools of the capitals, located in the Northeast region, regarding the adoption of mobile devices for access to information. Methodology: This is descriptive research, with an approach that is characterized as qualitative and quantitative. The procedures adopted refer to the study of multiple cases and the techniques were based on questionnaires with teachers from the nine federative units of the Northeast region. Results: The tablet is one of the least used mobile technologies by teachers. The mobile and the notebook are work tools most used by teachers in class, finding no difficulty in using and the results obtained with these mobile technologies in the classroom, add value in the acquisition of knowledge regarding the classes without the aid of these technologies. Conclusion: Examples of digital information policies were identified in schools in Fortaleza (CE) and João Pessoa (PB), which can serve as a basis for the creation of a digital information policy in other states.