TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO COMO FERRAMENTA DE INCLUSÃO SOCIAL PARA PESSOAS COM NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS E DEMAIS MEMBROS DAS COMUNIDADES DO BREJO PARAIBANO

Abstract

In Brazil, the resources of Technology of Information and Communication is used just for a small part of the population, contributing to the concentration of economic power and accentuate the social differences. Communication and internet tools open up a range of true opportunities and also act providing development, interaction and social and digital inclusion. This study, here described, aimed to promote social inclusion through the use of specific methodologies of access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as source of the inclusion in the labor market and people citizenship with special needs and rural youth of Paraiba, aimed at reducing social inequality of this region. So, computer courses and lectures were provided, we used teaching methodologies were related to the use of facilitators software, specific and different practical exercises to this audience and evaluative tests were used. During the courses, it was possible to see a very rapid evolution in the students. The use of internet and computing resources promoted a definite improvement in self-esteem, stimulating the real exercise of full citizenship, the acquisition and production of knowledge, contributing to the professional training of the participants. The courses brought significant benefits to students in order that they changed their mind regarding how to perform their duties. Today, everyone, who participated in the activities, applied in this period acquired computer use habits and are able to continue learning and motivated to their integration into the labor market.