CULTURA DIGITAL COMO RECURSO FORMATIVO NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of digital culture in Professional and Technological Education (PTE), considering its formative implications and the challenges faced by teachers. The research addresses the problem of how digital culture is conceptualized in the literature and how its implementation can enhance innovative pedagogical practices in PTE, given contemporary technological, social, and educational transformations. The main objective is to analyze the concept of digital culture in this context, reflecting on its impact on teacher training and teaching-learning strategies. A bibliographic approach was adopted, with the collection and analysis of scientific articles published between 2020 and 2025, retrieved from Google Scholar, SciELO, and Lilacs, focusing on studies addressing digital culture, pedagogical practices, and educational innovation. Data collection and analysis followed a systematic process, including registration, categorization, and thematic interpretation, allowing the identification of patterns and trends in the literature. The results indicate that digital culture goes beyond the simple use of technologies, promoting significant changes in teaching practices, knowledge mediation, and the relationship between theory and practice. Reviewed studies highlight the importance of continuous teacher training, active methodologies, and interactive digital resources for the development of technical, socio-emotional, and ethical competencies. However, structural challenges remain, such as limited infrastructure, scarcity of appropriate teaching materials, and cultural resistance to adopting new practices. It is concluded that integrating digital culture in PTE provides opportunities to enhance teacher autonomy, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen student protagonism, making it essential to promote training policies, technological investment, and critical reflection on the role of education in the contemporary digital context.