Trade fairs and seminars

• The main objective of this event, which I attended between 2012 and 2013 in Brazil, was to promote the use of technology in education, with the aim of improving the teaching and learning process. During those years, the event brought together educators, managers, technology specialists and other professionals in the educational field to discuss and present innovative solutions for the school environment.

1. Presentation of new educational technologies: Interdidática provided a space for companies and developers to present their technological solutions aimed at education, including educational software, applications, online teaching platforms, among others.

2. Lectures and debates: The event offered a program of lectures, round tables and debates on topics relevant to education and technology, such as the use of mobile devices in the classroom, the gamification of teaching, digital inclusion, among others.

3. Training professionals: In addition to the lectures and exhibitions, Interdidática also promoted workshops and training courses for educators interested in learning more about the use of technology in the educational context.

4. Networking and exchange of experiences: The event provided a favorable environment for networking between professionals in the educational field, allowing for the exchange of experiences and the building of partnerships between schools, educational institutions and companies in the technology sector.

• Interdidática sought to foster the creative and efficient use of technology in education, with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and promoting pedagogical innovation in Brazil.

The aim of the event was to provide a differentiated approach, offering an immersive experience in which I could thoroughly test the new technologies and understand their benefits, methodologies and dynamics. During these two days full of content, immersive experiences and networking opportunities, I met with education professionals such as teachers, managers, directors and coordinators, learning about the latest innovations in the field. In addition to the tracks on Creative Public Education, Education 4.0, Mathematics of the Future and other topics, I had access to lectures and workshops on Innovative Education, the Maker Movement, Digital Literacy, Leadership and Innovation, among others.

At this event, I realized that the role of teachers is undergoing significant changes. Classrooms are adapting to integrate emerging technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence. In this context, learning needs to keep pace with the market, and traditional MBA and postgraduate programs may not meet future demands. Edtechs are gaining prominence. With innovative business models and technological solutions, these companies could be key to making our education system more competitive. Based on this perspective, I decided to take part in the EdTech Conference 2019, promoted by StartSe: the era of education 3.0 has arrived. The event took place in 2019 at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, where it brought together teachers, managers, entrepreneurs and other professionals from the education sector to discuss the role of schools in a world where information is available at the click of a button. Renowned educators and entrepreneurs shared their views at the event. Among them were Emilio Munaro, director of global development at the Ayrton Senna Institute; Rodolfo Bertolini, CEO of the Celso Lisboa University Centre; and Débora Garofalo, recognized as one of the 50 best teachers in the world by the Global Teacher Prize, also known as the “Nobel Prize for Education”.

Bett Educar is one of the largest education events in Latin America, bringing together professionals, managers, companies and experts to discuss and promote innovation in education. In 2019, Bett Educar in Brazil's main objective was to provide a networking and learning environment where participants could exchange experiences, learn about new technologies and discuss educational trends. The event offered lectures, workshops, exhibitions of educational products and services, as well as training opportunities for teachers and school managers. Bett Educar's proposal at the time was to promote digital transformation in education, presenting innovative pedagogical solutions and practices, training educators in the effective use of technology in the classroom and debating the challenges and opportunities of 21st century education.

I attended the International Congress on Internationalization and Teacher Training at the Catholic University of Brasilia, where renowned experts discussed the challenges and opportunities in modern education. Innovative approaches, such as the use of new technologies in teacher training in Norway, incentives for teachers in Chile and valuing Early Childhood Education in Australia, were presented. These insights highlight the urgent need to value the teaching profession and tackle issues such as truancy and social inequality. Don't miss the opportunity to be inspired and contribute to the transformation of education! Learn more+

Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in an Extension Center Seminar offered by the Catholic University of Brasilia, organized by Prof. Dr. Célio da Cunha, head of the Pedagogical Thinking and Education Policies course of the Master's and Doctorate in Education, which addressed the theme “Educational Anthropology”, given by Dr. Karina Limonta Vieira (University of Leipzig - Germany). The meetings took place between May 14 and 28 and June 4 and 11, 2024.

Prof. Dr. Karina Limonta Vieira, from the University of Leipzig, concentrates her research in the field of Educational Anthropology. Her thesis and papers reflect on the construction of knowledge in this field in Brazil, using Hermeneutic Content Analysis and German Historical-Cultural Educational Anthropology as the main methodological approaches.

In “Anthropology of Education: survey, analysis and reflection in Brazil”, Vieira addresses the tensions and ambiguities present in the constitution of the Anthropology of Education in the country, showing that this field is often perceived as a “School Anthropology” rather than a true intersection between anthropology and education. She questions whether it is possible for educators alone to build an Anthropology of Education or whether an interdisciplinary approach involving both anthropologists and educators would be more effective, overcoming theoretical and methodological barriers.

Vieira's work highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary perspective and criticizes the lack of clarity and consensus on what constitutes the Anthropology of Education. Through a careful analysis of the discourses of educators and anthropologists, Vieira proposes an in-depth reflection on educational practices and the application of anthropology in the Brazilian educational context, with the aim of illuminating and resolving the existing impasses in the field.

The meetings were very enlightening on the subject and significantly broadened my knowledge. I would like to thank UCB, Prof. Dr. Célio da Cunha and his entire team, as well as Prof. Dr. Karina Limonta Vieira, for this valuable opportunity.