Teachers at the Center of Education’s Technological Transformation

In Brazil, 67% of teachers say they are not prepared to integrate technology into their classes. This figure is not just a number; it is a warning. No innovation will have a real impact on education if it does not recognize that teachers are at the center of pedagogical decisions.

In recent years, much has been said about the “education of the future,” but the truth is that the future of education depends on the present of teachers. Digital tools can expand opportunities, but without teacher training and autonomy, they risk becoming merely underused resources.

The challenges are clear: in addition to a lack of specific training, many teachers face limited infrastructure and pressure for immediate results, making it difficult to integrate innovative methodologies. As a result, millions of students fail to develop essential skills such as collaboration, creativity and critical thinking—the very skills most in demand in today’s job market.

Social Technology and 1Bi

This is where social technology gains strength. Unlike a vision restricted to the digital sphere, it involves designing solutions that ensure inclusion, collective impact and reduced inequality. One example is AprendiZAP, supported by Fundação 1Bi, which has shown how it is possible to support teachers in different contexts. In Vazante (MG), for example, educators were trained to use the platform in online and offline formats, allowing students to access content and activities regardless of their connectivity conditions.

This case makes one thing clear: technology only transforms education when it serves teachers. Investing in teacher training, creating tools that engage with the realities of schools and valuing active listening are essential steps toward a more inclusive public education system prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

The path is open. And it always begins with recognizing that teachers are the protagonists of educational transformation.