A INCLUSÃO DIGITAL NO PROCESSO DE HUMANIZAÇÃO E TRANSFORMAÇÃO SOCIAL: O NÚCLEO DE TECNOLOGIA DO INSTITUTO MOINHO CULTURAL (CORUMBÁ/MS)

Abstract

The present research aims to investigate technological cultural practices, especially those developed at the Instituto Moinho Cultural, in promoting the humanization and social transformation of children and adolescents in situations of social vulnerability. This study highlights the importance of digital inclusion as a means of Social Education, with a specific focus on the Technology Center of the Institute (NUTEC),located in Corumbá-MS. The methodological approach adopted is qualitative, with a descriptive-explanatory design. The analysis focused on the Annual Reports of the Instituto Moinho Cultural, from 2011 to 2022, using nuances of Bardin's Content Analysis (1977). Three main categories were identified: Digital Competence and Education, Cultural and Artistic Participation, and Community Contribution. The results indicate that digital inclusion is a fruitful means for social inclusion, especially relevant for children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability. This emphasizes the importance of digital inclusion and technological cultural practices as resources for Social Education, essential for promoting humanization and social transformation.