O impacto da integração de tecnologias de comunicação, como rádio e internet, na prática pedagógica: uma análise da experiência com áudio-aulas na rede pública municipal de Maceió durante a pandemia da Covid-19

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of integrating communication technologies, such as radio and the Internet, into pedagogical practices in the public school system of Maceió during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research focuses on the Rádio Escola Project, an initiative by the Municipal Department of Education in partnership with the Instituto Zumbi dos Palmares, which broadcast audio lessons through Rádio Difusora AM and digital platforms. Using a qualitative methodology based on documentary analysis, bibliographic review, and the author’s personal experience as a direct participant, the study highlights how radio emerged as an accessible and viable alternative for maintaining the pedagogical bond with students in socially vulnerable contexts, especially in areas with little or no internet access. The findings reveal that the production of audio lessons demanded significant adaptations from teachers, stimulating changes in pedagogical practices and expanding the didactic repertoire. The study concludes that the integration of traditional and digital media can strengthen educational inclusion and contribute to more democratic hybrid learning models. It also underscores the need for public policies that value accessible technologies as permanent strategies to support learning.