Active Learning Methodologies and Digital Technologies in the Bragança Polytechnic University
摘要
Active learning methodologies have taken center stage during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, digital technologies have made it possible to support educational processes hitherto unknown to many teachers and students. This article, therefore, aims to understand the relationship between active learning methodologies and the use of digital technologies when implementing an active learning moment in the classroom (face-to-face or distance learning). The aim is therefore to see whether, in the current academic year, teachers at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) have started to use active learning methodologies and associated digital technologies more regularly. A case study was therefore carried out, based initially on a questionnaire survey of IPB teachers. The results reveal a variety of active methodologies used by teachers, indicating a diverse pedagogical approach. The importance of effective strategies to engage students and overcome challenges is highlighted, as is the need to develop digital skills among teachers. Despite the challenges, teachers recognize the importance of active student participation and perceive that adopting active methodologies contributes to the development of relevant skills for the job market.