TECHNOLOGIES AND PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES: CHALLENGES, POSSIBILITIES, AND PATHWAYS TO EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION
This research aims to analyze the contributions of digital technologies to pedagogical practices, identifying the main challenges, possibilities, and strategies that favor educational innovation. In the current educational scenario, new technologies have demanded innovative pedagogical practices, as they offer resources that can be incorporated into teaching and learning processes. Thus, media resources need to contribute to the positive transformation of pedagogical practice, through clear objectives according to the needs and abilities of each student. The methodology adopted in this study was bibliographic research, analyzing materials such as scientific articles and books that discuss the respective theme. It is concluded that it is fundamental that educators possess the necessary skills to incorporate Information and Communication Technologies into their professional activities, thus ensuring equality and excellence in learning. Therefore, the effective integration of ICT in schools has the potential to transform pedagogical practices; however, for the benefits of ICT investments to be realized, it is crucial that teachers receive adequate training aligned with pedagogical demands.