Abstract

MARQUES, Gil da Costa  and  CAVALCANTI, Carolina Costa. Educação a distância na Universidade de São Paulo: desafios no processo de implantação de um novo modelo educacional. ETD [online]. 2009, vol.10, n.02, pp.37-53. ISSN 1676-2592.

This paper discusses the role of Distance Education in the process of democratization of education in Brazil. We begin our considerations with the concept of Distance Education and a brief analysis of its range through the use of various Medias, primarily the new technologies of information and communication. We broach the social role of this teaching and learning modality and the challenges that delay its expansion, especially in public universities. We point out the existence of a strong cultural resistance among students, teachers and educational institutions and the necessity to break old paradigms to promote innovative practices. Finally, we talk about the first initiatives at the University of São Paulo (USP) to explore all the potential propitiated by the new technologies, for educational experiences as well the offering of distance courses.

Keywords : New Technologies; Distance Education; Public Universities; Teaching and Learning.

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