Use of low-cost technological resources in the practice of Environmental Education: action research in the Guapi-Mirim Environmental Protection Area (RJ, Brazil)

Abstract

The project “Guapi-Mirim Environmental Protected Area in the Schools” addresses local environmental issues, with an emphasis on raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. In order to better involve students, especially high school ones, this work sought to investigate whether the development and use of teaching materials using digital technologies could improve young people's critical understanding of environmental issues. The action-research methodology was used, involving students, teacher and researchers. Virtual reality glasses and a virtual tour in the mangroves were developed, increasing the possibility of raising awareness among school communities in the conservation of these ecosystems.