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- Education for democracy in virtual environment: teacher training practices for aesthetic and embodied learningPublication . Neves, Cláudia; Oliveira, Juliana Gazzinelli de; Almeida, Ana Patrícia; Abelha, Marta; Abrantes, PedroThis paper presents the results of an online continuous training course developed within the scope of the European project AECED (Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy-as-becoming), focused on teachers and educators of pre-school, early years and vocational education in Portugal. Based on the principles of Aesthetic and Embodied Learning for Democracy (AELD) and anchored in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, the training promoted spaces for co-research, critical reflection and pedagogical co-creation in a digital environment. The training proposal articulated somatic and aesthetic approaches with the foundations of democratic pedagogy, aiming to reconfigure teaching practices and expand the possibilities of an education centered on sensitivity, expression and dialogue. The research was based on the qualitative analysis of multiple data sources — discussion forums, reflective diaries, interviews and pedagogical projects with audiovisual and narrative documentation in all phases of the course, lasting eight weeks. The analysis revealed significant changes in the participants’ conceptions of democracy in education, revealing a shift from a normative and curricular vision to a relational, sensitive perspective situated in everyday practices. Teachers began to recognize the body and sensoriality as legitimate dimensions of mediation of knowledge and democratic coexistence, assuming their role as facilitators of participatory and inclusive contexts. Despite the technical and institutional challenges associated with eLearning — such as limitations on sharing multimedia materials, ethical restrictions on the use of images, and difficulties in emotional connection in asynchronous environments — participants mobilized creative strategies that allowed them to overcome these obstacles. The activities developed included visual narratives, movement workshops, the creation of thematic performances, and sensitive listening dynamics, fostering critical thinking, empathy, inclusion, and mutual respect. These experiences revealed that, even in digital environments, it is possible to create aesthetic and embodied learning spaces capable of promoting democratic values and renewing pedagogical engagement. Another central aspect that emerged was the appreciation of collaborative dynamics, which were expressed in forums and shared activities as ways of building online learning communities. Through mutual support, sharing of vulnerabilities and active listening, participants created networks of co-reflection and pedagogical experimentation. The application of the Community of Inquiry model allowed us to analyze how cognitive, social and pedagogical presence was constructed throughout the course, favoring an ethical, critical and relational learning experience. The results suggest that the articulation between AELD and PAR in digital environments represents a promising path for the professional development of teachers and for the reinvention of more sensitive, participatory and democratic educational practices. The work also continued with recommendations to expand the integration of aesthetic and embodied approaches in teacher training, including greater curricular flexibility, institutional support for pedagogical experimentation, appreciation of sensitive and bodily expression as a formative dimension, and public policies that encourage education centered on listening, inclusion and democratic transformation.
- Impacto da inteligência artificial na avaliação da aprendizagem em ambientes virtuaisPublication . Afonso, Ana PaulaEsta palestra aborda o impacto da Inteligência Artificial (IA) na avaliação da aprendizagem em ambientes virtuais, destacando os desafios e oportunidades que emergem desta transformação. A IA já influencia práticas avaliativas através da automatização, personalização, feedback em tempo real e análise preditiva, permitindo processos mais eficientes e inclusivos. No entanto, surgem questões críticas ligadas à confiabilidade técnica, viés algorítmico, privacidade e autenticidade da aprendizagem. A apresentação discute novos modelos de avaliação, como a avaliação adaptativa, contínua e baseada em contextos autênticos, defendendo que a IA não substitui o papel docente, mas amplia as possibilidades pedagógicas. O futuro da avaliação exige integrar a IA de forma ética e crítica, preservando o rigor académico e a essência humana da educação.
- The ENID-Teach project in the virtual community "EPALE": impacting partnerships of cooperation or just sharing good practices?Publication . Morgado, Lina; Pinto, João; Afonso, Ana PaulaThis proposal looks at the relationship between the ENID-Teach project and the community platform for Adult Learning in Europe - EPALE. The project aims to train university academics in digital pedagogies, promote flexible teaching models and re-establish the ReCoIn-TaD cooperation network between university professors. The EPALE platform is a European Union initiative for adult education with the aim of promoting knowledge sharing and building a transnational community of educators. The aim of this presentation is to report about the strategy for using EPALE by the Portuguese ENID-Teach team, explaining the decisions made and sharing the experience gained. The results obtained are positive and its possible to conclude that EPALE, despite some limitations, is a valuable tool for european dissemination, collaboration and network building with some impacts in building partnerships of cooperation. It is a platform for sharing and cooperation for those who have links to the field of adult education, and is an asset to the university environment.
- The Nano MOOC Experience of higher education teachers: the case of active and gamified coursePublication . Afonso, Ana Paula; Morgado, Lina; Mendes, António QuintasThe NOOC Active and Gamified Learning, developed by Universidade Aberta (Portugal) within the European ENID-Teach project [1], aims to strengthen faculty competencies in active learning and gamification. This study assesses participants' satisfaction regarding the NOOC’s structure, content, methodology, technology, and overall learning experience. This presentation reports preliminary findings from feedback from Portuguese-speaking participants, primarily higher education teachers, gathered through interviews. Descriptive statistical analysis identified satisfaction trends and areas for future improvement. Results show high satisfaction levels: 90% rated the structure and content as “Excellent.” Didactic resources, content coherence, and instructor performance received similarly positive evaluations.
- Projeto de semestralização do ano escolar no município de S. João da Madeira: perspetivas de professoresPublication . Machado, Eusébio André; Abelha, Marta; Seabra, Filipa; Correia, Luís GrossoA semestralização do calendário escolar foi implementada a título experimental no âmbito de Planos de Inovação/Ação, formalizados através de contratos entre as escolas e o Ministério da Educação (ME), através da Direção-Geral da Educação (DGE), conforme estabelecido na Portaria n.º 181/2019, de 11 de junho. Cinquenta e cinco escolas ou agrupamentos participaram na fase piloto, cuja avaliação, conduzida por uma equipa da Universidade de Lisboa em 2020 (Costa, Almeida & Viana, 2020), apontou várias vantagens, embora sem a considerar uma solução inevitável. Em 2020/2021, o Município de S. João da Madeira aderiu à semestralização nos seus três agrupamentos de escolas e solicitou, a peritos externos, a monitorização deste processo. O projeto teve origem na necessidade de responder a um conjunto de dificuldades que afetavam o ensino e a aprendizagem, tais como: i) o desequilíbrio no número de dias entre períodos letivos; ii) a burocratização do sistema de ensino; iii) o elevado número de reuniões de avaliação sumativa, que priorizam a avaliação das aprendizagens em detrimento da avaliação para as aprendizagens; e iv) o foco excessivo dos Encarregados de Educação na avaliação quantitativa dos alunos, em vez da qualidade das suas aprendizagens. Era, assim, fundamental encontrar soluções para mitigar esses constrangimentos. Nesta comunicação, apresentamos os resultados de inquéritos realizados em 2021 junto dos professores do município, que identificam os aspetos mais e menos bem-sucedidos na implementação da semestralização. Foram recolhidos dados sobre a partiipação dos professores no processo, bem como sobre os impactos na avaliação das aprendizagens, nas dinâmicas do trabalho pedagógico e no sucesso escolar. As perspe]vas dos professores revelam-se, em geral, favoráveis à semestralização, embora e a título de exemplo, parte significativa dos professores discorda ter havido desburocratização com o projeto de semestralização.
- Implementation of virtual reality in teacher training: a case study with VRChat and Oculus Quest 2Publication . Castelhano, Maria; Pedrosa, Daniela; Morgado, Leonel; Messias, Inês; Economou, Daphne; Lazou, Chrysoula; MacDowell, Paula; Pedrosa, Daniela; Beck, Dennis; Smith-Nunes, Genevieve; Mystakidis, Stylianos; Peña-Rios, Anasol; Richter, JonathonThe growing adoption of immersive learning technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), demands a transformation in lesson planning and pedagogical practices. In this case study, 13 teachers enrolled as students in the Digital Resources in Education Master's program at the School of Education of the Santarém Polytechnic University, Portugal, participated in a practical VR experience as part of the Digital Resources II course. During the activity, participants explored learning scenarios in VRChat using Oculus Quest 2. The primary objectives were to provide teachers with hands-on experience in VR, enable them to design VR-integrated lesson plans based on instructional design principles, and facilitate critical reflection on the pedagogical implications of VR.
- Scholarship and the open ecosystem: open up for convergencePublication . Cardoso, Paula; Morgado, LinaThis presentation intends to contribute both theoretically as well as empirically to the discussion of a critical issue in Open Education: how to bring convergence to the different domains of the Open Ecosystem, in particular regarding faculty’s functions in Higher Education institutions. We theoretically revisit the concept of scholarship as a concept that describes the multidimensionality of faculty’s functions, as proposed by Boyer in 1990. We compare Boyer’s model to Portuguese law on the four dimensions of Higher Education faculty (research, teaching, knowledge transfer and management), with particular attention given to the potential that the movement of openness to knowledge can bring to each of the academic functions. In the end of the presentation, the case of a Portuguese institutions will be presented and participants in the session are invited to actively discuss how institutions may define their convergent policies.
- Teaching online: voices, roles and competencies in distance learning in pandemic timesPublication . Martins, Dércio; Morgado, LinaThe online teacher deals with specific roles and competencies, which go beyond the transfer of competencies from classroom teaching to online. As part of the Doctoral Programme in Education, specialisation in Distance Education and eLearning, Universidade Aberta, Portugal, and supported by a research grant from this presentation aims to characterize online teachers’ roles and competencies in distance learning contexts. It is intended to present the research done so far and the results of an online teaching focus group.
- Scaffolding teachers into distance learning in pandemic times: from emergency remote learning to sustained distance learningPublication . Afonso, Ana Paula; Rocha, Maria Antonieta; Spilker, Maria João; Morgado, LinaDuring the COVID crisis, in Portugal, all educational institutions had to close. However, there was still the need to continue and conclude the school year without resorting to the traditional classroom. The authors describe research about Portuguese schools and their need to rapidly adopt an alternative to the facetoface (traditional) learning process. For some educational institutions this transition to online learning was merely a replication of the conventional classroom (Remote Learning), while others recognized the importance of a sustained transition to Distance Learning (DL). From the information gathered, the need to design different DL scenarios emerged, mainly due to the diversity of the target audience (from preschool to 3rd cycle of basic education teachers). Based on a simplified ADDIE model, training courses were created and carried out for the different groups using a personalized model (MIREAD).
- Ensinar a distância em tempos de incerteza: o que dizem os docentes sobre o seu papelPublication . Martins, Dércio; Morgado, LinaO processo de docência online é diferente da docência presencial, já que existe uma separação geográfica entre o docente e estudante, e se distribui por vários atores específicos, como os professores, os tutores, os técnicos e os próprios materiais de ensino desenvolvidos. Nesta comunicação apresentam-se os resultados de um focus group realizado com docentes a distância da Universidade Aberta e alguns resultados preliminares de um questionário. Estes resultados são parte do estudo da tese de doutoramento financiado com a bolsa com a referência 2020.07328.BD, no âmbito do POCH – Programa Operacional Capital Humano, comparticipado pelo Fundo Social Europeu e por fundos nacionais do MCTES através da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.