Revisitando o Uso de Dispositivos Móveis para a Aprendizagem Online

Reforçando a Acessibilidade no Ensino Superior em Moçambique

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https://doi.org/10.25749/sis.41636

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ensino a distância, ensino superior, acessibilidade, dispositivos móveis, inclusão digital, Moçambique

Resumo

A integração de dispositivos móveis no ensino online tem-se afirmado como uma estratégia crucial para expandir as práticas pedagógicas e ampliar o acesso ao ensino superior, particularmente em contextos remotos e desfavorecidos, como o de Moçambique. Este estudo tem como objetivo examinar de que forma os dispositivos móveis contribuem para a democratização do acesso ao ensino superior, tomando como caso de análise a Universidade Aberta ISCED. A metodologia adotada foi o estudo de caso, com orientação exploratório-descritiva e abordagem qualitativa, sustentada por análise documental, entrevistas semiestruturadas e questionários, de modo a captar diferentes perspetivas dos intervenientes. Os resultados demonstram que os dispositivos móveis possibilitam trajetórias de aprendizagem flexíveis e inclusivas, permitindo que os estudantes conciliem responsabilidades académicas, profissionais e pessoais. Revelam também que a aprendizagem móvel se adequa ao contexto socioeconómico de Moçambique, oferecendo oportunidades de participação no ensino superior online a custos mais reduzidos. Contudo, foram identificadas barreiras significativas, incluindo lacunas na infraestrutura tecnológica, limitações na literacia digital e insuficiência de estratégias institucionais para uma implementação em larga escala. O estudo conclui que os dispositivos móveis são uma ferramenta viável para promover a equidade no ensino superior, mas a sua integração eficaz requer esforços coordenados em termos de políticas públicas, formação e desenvolvimento de infraestrutura. Estes resultados oferecem contributos práticos para instituições de ensino superior e decisores políticos em Moçambique e noutros países em desenvolvimento, apoiando o desenho de ecossistemas digitais de aprendizagem escaláveis e sustentáveis.

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David Franco, Departamento de Extensão, Direção de Pesquisa e Extensão, Universidade Aberta ISCED, Moçambique

PhD candidate in Web Science and Technologies, holding master’s degrees in Information by Universidade Aberta (the Portuguese Open University) and Business Systems and in Business Administration and Management by Universidade Católica de Moçambique – UCM (Catholic University of Mozambique). His research focuses on online education and Educational Technologies, particularly in technology-mediated learning, access in higher education, and pedagogical innovation. He currently serves as Head of the Extension Department at Universidade Aberta ISCED (UnISCED), Mozambique, and has been actively involved in research and development projects on remote laboratories, mobile learning (m-learning), and the integration of digital tools into online higher education environments.

José Bidarra, Laboratório de Educação a Distância e eLearning (LE@D), Departamento de Educação e Ensino a Distância (DEED), Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Holds a PhD in Educational Communications by Universidade Aberta (the Portuguese Open University), where he is currently Associate Professor with Habilitation in the Department of Distance Education and e-Learning (DEED). He is also co-author of the Virtual Pedagogical Model used at Universidade Aberta. His current research interests focus mainly on the application of multimedia & digital media in distance education, including AI, games & simulations. Many of his Masters and Doctorate students are developing new methodologies to engage learners in valuable experiences with digital media. Most of the research is conducted at Universidade Aberta and LE@D (Laboratório de Educação a Distância e eLearning); other previous research includes a Honorary Fellowship at the Games, Learning & Society research unit, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA and frequent collaborations with European Universities and networks: TU Graz, OU-NL, OU-UK, EADTU, EMPOWER.

Susana Henriques, Centro de Estudos Globais (CEG) e Laboratório de Educação a Distância e eLearning (LE@D), Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Holds a PhD in Sociology and is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at Universidade Aberta (UAb), Department of Education and Distance Learning. She is a researcher at the University's Centre for Global Studies and LE@D – Laboratory of Distance Education and eLearning, as well as at CIES-Iscte (Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology). She is part of the coordination teams of the Doctoral Programme in Distance Education and eLearning, and of the Micro-credential in Distance and Digital Education. Her research interests focus on network digital education, digital literacy, and research methodologies.

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