Abstract:
This paper presents, initially, a briefing study concerning the social evolutions and its relation with technology. After that, from the culture concept, cultural variations in the technological scope are discussed, aiming the analysis of the relation between man and technology as a socialization and appropriation process. Some results of a case study that followed the creation, implantation and use of the portal of São Paulo Municipal Education are presented. Amongst the objectives of this study it is distinguished the interest for the understanding of the educator perception about this space. Confirming the initial hypothesis, it is assumed that the use of the portal in a collaborative and productive way implies in a cultural appropriation process.
Keywords
culture; technology; technological culture.