PROJECT

Since 2017, the Connecting Project has established itself as the first digital literacy initiative in the Maré Complex, having trained approximately 1,300 students to date. The project focuses on enabling children, youth, and adults to understand and master the digital world, preparing them for everyday opportunities and challenges.

The courses range from basic and advanced computing, spreadsheets, digital security, and web programming, to thematic workshops such as fake news, artificial intelligence, and the job market.

COURSES OFFERED:

Basic to Advanced Computing – The course presents the main tools used in work, study, and personal life routines, such as the various uses of the computer, including the internet, email, and Google applications. (Duration: 40 hours).

Spreadsheets – In this course, students learn to master the Spreadsheets tool and its functionalities. The training covers everything from data formatting and chart creation to the use of advanced formulas and functions. The goal is to enable students to optimize information and stand out professionally. (Duration: 20 hours)

Digital Security for Everyday Life - Prevention and Protection for Computers and Mobile Phones – In this course, students learn essential data protection strategies in a simple way, aimed at young people and adults who are beginners on the internet. (Duration: 20 hours)

Smartphone Maintenance – Introductory course for women seeking to generate income through basic smartphone and tablet maintenance services. Includes theory and practice in Android and iOS. (Duration: 40 hours)

Web Programming – Practical course for beginners who wish to learn HTML5, CSS3, and Responsive Design principles to create web pages. (Duration: 40 hours)

CONNECTING PROJECT DURING THE PANDEMIC

In 2020, in the context of the pandemic, Connecting Project continued its activities remotely with students who had been enrolled in the in-person format until that moment.

The project team conducted a survey on connectivity and access with the students and observed that the vast majority only had mobile phones, making it impossible to continue teaching using computers and their tools.

As a way to overcome this obstacle and enable teaching about the use of technology and access to information, the project’s YouTube channel was created — Canal Conectando — to serve students and maintain classes.

The channel served as a platform for sharing educational videos about using mobile phones on the internet, which is the main form of access for residents, addressing topics such as the use of applications, security tips, storage, and learning platforms.

In addition to creating the channel, the project carried out other important actions, such as mentoring sessions, training activities, and the engagement and participation of beneficiaries in challenges on the use of technology to solve problems.

"Security in Gmail"

“Digitizing your documents”

“Saving files on Google Drive”

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

CONNECTING FOR TEACHERS

To overcome the barriers imposed on education by the pandemic, we launched another branch of the course that can be applied by teachers in their school routine. The proposal is to contribute to the continuity of the teaching and learning process in schools. Connecting for Teachers was created in the second semester of 2021 through a partnership between schools in the territory and the Education Axis of Redes da Maré. The course is open to teachers from the 50 public schools in Maré.

CONNECTING FOR WEAVERS

With the growing demand for remote work, the project also sought to support the weavers of Redes da Maré by creating Connecting for Weavers. In December 2020, this group began in order to provide training in resources for better carrying out actions and work through various collaborative tools for teams. Approximately 30 weavers graduated in the first group.

CONNECTING FOR CP6 STUDENTS

The classes take place in partnership with Mathematics and Portuguese teachers. In Mathematics, students develop computational thinking to solve mathematical problems. Online games are also used, promoting typing skills and website reading skills. In Portuguese, students develop Google research skills and learn to interpret and select quality content. As a resource, the classes focus on the use of the Word text editing tool.