Um estudo sobre a contribuição da plataforma digital elefante letrado para os processos de letramento e alfabetização

Abstract

This qualitative, exploratory research, supported by a case study, investigated the contribution of the digital platform Elefante Letrado (EL) to the literacy processes considering students in the age group associated with the 3rd year of Elementary School I. The investigation aimed to understand how the pedagogical implementation of EL can enrich these educational processes. The main objective was to explore the platform's integration with literacy practices. In contrast, the secondary objectives included identifying teachers' strategies to use EL, highlighting its most valuable features according to educators, and recognizing areas for improvement to maximize its effectiveness. The methodology initially involved a literature review, followed by a detailed analysis of EL's characteristics and uses, accessible online and aimed at children from 1st to 5th grade. Additionally, semi-structured interviews with eight third-grade teachers from two private schools in Porto Alegre provided insights into how the platform supports the literacy process. The results collected through questionnaires with semi-structured questions and analyzed through discursive textual analysis, as per Moraes and Galiazzi (2016). Three main categories emerged: (1)The impact of EL on students' interest and disinterest in digital reading. (2) how EL assists teachers in planning activities and resources, and (3) the importance of integrating digital technology in the educational processes of literacy. The results indicate that EL plays a significant role in supporting teaching and learning, allowing the incorporation of new pedagogical resources in the classroom