Inovação ativa: construindo conhecimento e vocação atraves do clube da inovação

Abstract

Innovation plays a central role in social and technological progress, directly influencing educational practices. In this context, this study highlights the importance of technology in teaching, especially due to its ability to promote children's intellectual development and enhance the pedagogical process. However, many schools still face structural limitations that hinder the implementation of innovative practices in the classroom. Given this scenario, Unplugged Computing emerges as a viable alternative, allowing the teaching of fundamental Computer Science concepts without the need for electronic devices, using simple and accessible materials. The Innovation Club, implemented in two municipal schools in Macapá-AP between 2023 and 2024, was designed to stimulate students’ innovative, logical, and analytical thinking. The initiative addressed topics such as Computational Thinking, Augmented Reality, Algorithms, Pixels, Binary Numbers, Decomposition, and Abstraction, making the school environment more dynamic, creative, and collaborative. Additionally, the project contributed to promoting gender equity by encouraging female participation in computing activities, a field historically dominated by men. The inclusion of Computing in Basic Education expands learning possibilities by fostering skills such as autonomy, creativity, problem-solving, and resilience — competencies essential in the contemporary world. This qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study presents the experiences developed throughout the implementation of the Innovation Club, highlighting its challenges, contributions, and impacts on the school context. As a final product, an activity booklet based on Unplugged Computing was created t