Tecnologias digitais: reflexões sobre a prevenção contra a violência na escola

Abstract

The research sought to discover possibilities about the use of digital technologies to help prevent school violence, based on academic productions. The insertion of technologies in education is a controversial topic in Brazil and several actions and programs have already been implemented with the aim of inserting them into educational practices. However, in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic, it was clear that Brazil has not yet advanced in terms of actions and policies. During the pandemic period, the use of technology by students and teachers was intensified as an alternative to continue face-to-face classes that were suspended, and it is in this same context that cases of attacks and violence in Brazilian schools also increased. The methodology adopted was based on a qualitative approach, employing a bibliographical review conducted by surveying news and journalistic websites and scientific articles on the Google Scholar search platform. The results indicate that among the selected articles, there are different forms of violence that have been occurring inside and outside schools, which point to the influence of inappropriate use of technologies, which has been shaping users' behavior. We conclude that, although there are many challenges with the insertion of technologies in education, it is also possible that it can contribute to the prevention and awareness against violence in schools, but for this to happen, quality and critical education is necessary, which empowers students to discern right and wrong, taking responsibility and being aware of their actions.