THE USE OF INSTAGRAM AS A COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVE METHODOLOGY IN GRADUATE GRADUATION IN ANIMAL SCIENCE (Atena Editora)

Abstract

The use of active methodologies in pedagogical practices boosted a didactic change in the context of education, in which the student is no longer a mere spectator, but the protagonist of his own knowledge. These methodologies promote skills and abilities such as autonomy, reflection, innovation, questioning reality, as well as teamwork. With postmodern society inserted in a context of rapid transformations, the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the educational routine has added value to the teaching-learning process together with active methodologies, since it enhances and facilitates the dissemination of knowledge by the academic community (teachers and students). This way, the advancement of mobile technology, social networks and digital tools expand spaces and contribute to the implementation of active methodologies. The objective of this work was to use the Instagram social network as an educational tool of active methodology of the subject "Stem Cell Biology and its Application in Animal Research and Clinical" of the Graduate Program in Animal Science (PPGCA) of ‘’Universidade Estadual de Santa Catarina’’. Students were asked to create posts to publish on the social network on topics discussed in the classroom. It was observed that there was public interest through engagement with the likes, comments and posts saved on Instagram. It was concluded that this social network can be applied as a complementary dynamic, collaborative and cognitive pedagogical strategy in postgraduate teaching for the consolidation of scientific knowledge and presentation of content to society.