Use of Virtual Learning Objects as a Pedagogical Strategy in Teaching

an experience with students with intellectual disabilities

Abstract

Considering the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in regular education in public schools in Gravataí, this article presents a reflection on the use of Virtual Learning Objects (VLO’s) as a Pedagogical Strategy in the learning development for students with intellectual disabilities regarding literacy, mathematics, and logical thinking. The theoretical foundation of this article is based on authors who address pedagogical practices and the contribution that technology provides for the students' learning process. The work proposal was to choose four Virtual Learning Objects, which contemplate the students' common needs, and the following VLEs were chosen: Participate 2, Ariê 2, Aiello, and finally the RIVED Farm. They are all available for free on the internet and can be installed on a computer and then used without internet. It was found that the technology resource alone was not enough when the VLOs were performed by the students, some of whom need the resource of concrete material.