USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TEACHING OF CARTOGRAPHY IN THE MILITARY COLLEGE SYSTEM IN BRAZIL

This article presents a study carried out with the purpose of identifying the teaching practices of cartography with digital technologies, characterizing the way in which digital technologies are used by teachers working in geography in the schools of Military College System of Brazil. Based on bibliographical research in scientific databases, practices in the use of digital technologies considered relevant in the teaching of cartography were identified. From the results of this research and with a view to its exploration, semi-directive interviews were carried out with high school teachers. It was found that the interviewed teachers take advantage of the possibilities of digital technologies through different practices and strategies in their use in the teaching of cartography. It is noteworthy that, in addition to fulfilling the educational objectives contained in the curriculum documents, the view of teachers reveals their concern with meaningful learning for their students.