The Environmental Education through digital technologies for the conservation and preservation of species at risk of extinction in the Amazon: A current didactic approach

uma abordagem didática atual

Abstract

“Decipher me or I will devour you.” According to Greek mythology, this is the riddle of the Sphinx of Thebes who challenges men and women to decipher it and whoever fails to do so will be devoured by the beast. Similarly, the Amazon is one of the largest and most diverse biomes on the planet, containing a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora with a high degree of endemism in the region. However, several species of animals that inhabit the Amazon Rainforest are being threatened with extinction, including fish, mammals, birds and amphibians. Some of the species that are being threatened are the margay (Leopardus wiedii), the cougar (Puma cocolor), the Caiarara (Cebus kaapori), the jaguar (Panthera onca) and the golden ararajuba (Guaruba guarouba), a bird that is a constant victim of animal trafficking. The project's objective is to use new tools that reflect the preservation of biodiversity, such as digital technologies, to promote environmental education as an alternative for preserving biodiversity. From this perspective, one of the alternatives to reduce these environmental impacts on Amazonian biodiversity is the appropriate use of digital and communication technologies, as they contribute to the construction of critical thinking, facilitating the dissemination of conservation and preservation practices for the natural resources of the Amazon rainforest. The methodology used in the work was developed in the field using digital technologies (social media) as a means of communication for the transmission of the resource constructed in this project. Finally, the work highlighted the importance of using digital technologies to promote environmental education and biodiversity preservation.