Contribuições de tecnologias digitais como interfaces alternativas no ensino de Libras para ouvintes.

Abstract

In a context permeated by digital culture, as pointed out by Xavier (2023), digital technologies emerge as facilitating elements in development, promoting inclusion and social interaction in the educational scenario. This study seeks to explore the use of these technologies as alternative interfaces for teaching Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) as a second language (L2) to non-signers. Within this context, the question arises: How have digital technologies contributed as alternative interfaces to the teaching of Libras as L2 for non-signers? The overall objective is to identify digital technologies as alternative interfaces in the teaching of Libras as L2 for non-signers. Additionally, specific objectives include presenting and categorizing the possible applicability of platforms such as Librário, LibrasLab, SAELL, and YouTube Channel: Min e As Mãozinhas, in their positive aspects for teaching Libras as L2 to non-signers; exploring the applicability and improvement of the studied digital technologies in relation to the teaching of Libras as L2 for non-signers. Aguiar (2019) substantiates the relevance of teaching Libras as L2 for non-signers, while Kenski (2003) and Mercado (2002) highlight the contribution of technology in education. The research takes a qualitative and descriptive bibliographic approach, exploring digital technologies such as Librário, LibrasLab, SAELL and YouTube: Channel Min e As Mãozinhas. In the analysis, the importance of design, as per Uchoa (2022), in attracting and engaging the user is emphasized. The results reveal weaknesses in technologies, especially in the visual-gestural aspects of Libras and the attractiveness of the layout. This study contributes to the improvement of these interfaces, promoting social interaction, the inclusion of non-signers in the deaf community, and the dissemination of deaf culture through the encouragement of the use of digital technologies in the teaching and learning of Libras. Despite the growth of studies in this field, a shortage of Technologies specifically directed at teaching Libras as L2 has been identified, indicating the urgent need for the development of new interfaces. Thus, the research proposes improvements in usability, structure, and services offered by these technologies, paving the way for future investigations.