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Validação psicométrica do Cocaine Craving Questionnaire-Brief - Versão Brasileira Adaptada para o Crack para dependentes hospitalizados

Background: The craving is a very important factor in the treatment of drug addiction. Objective: Validate the Cocaine Craving Questionnaire-Brief - Brazilian Crack Adapted Version. Method: Subjects enrolled in this experimental study were randomized into groups: experimental for this group was shown an image of a subject using crack (G1) and control (G2) for this group no pictures were shown. The sample was composed of 109 subjects (G1 = 50 and G2 = 59), males, crack/cocaine dependent inpatients. The assessment instruments were: Clinical Interview with social and demographic data, CCQ-B - Crack Adapted Version; Visual Analogic Scale for Craving, Anxiety and Depression Beck and Inventories Visual Cue to elicit craving. Results: On the factorial analysis two factors were found: Factor 1, related to craving itself, and Factor 2, the perceived lack of control of crack use. The two-factor factorial analysis presented a total variation of 68.84%, and the correlation between these factors was significant and of low intensity (r = 0.204; p = 0.041). A Cronbach’s alpha value from total of points of scale was 0.85. We observed a correlation between the scale total score and the Visual Analogic Scale (r = 0.515; p < 0.01). Conclusion: The Cocaine Craving Questionnaire-Brief - Brazilian Crack Adapted Version proved to be an adequate psychometric instrument for use in research and in clinical settings.

Alternativas de Ajuda On-line para Ambientes de Aprendizagem Colaborativa

In the presence of the actual world context, the importance of knowing the technological resources and making use of them to improve the performance of human activities is realized. Educat ion cannot be laid aside of this reality, on the contrary, it has to be allied and seek for resources to improve even more the process of teaching and learn ing through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Thus, the dof Araucaria/PR, through the Educational Technology Project, has pro vided access to these resources establishing informatics laboratories, ev aluating and reorganizing the used method, as an example, the accomplishment of the Leader-Teacher function related to the laboratory monitor one. Resumo. Diante do contexto do mundo atual, percebe-se a imp ortância de conhecer os recursos tecnologicos e fazer uso deste s para melhorar o desempenho das atividades humanas. A educacao nao pficar a margem desta realidade, ao contrario, deve buscar meios de aprimorar o processo de ensino e aprendizagem por meio das Tecnologias da I nformacao e Comunicacao (TICs). Assim, o municipio de Araucari a/PR, atraves do Projeto de Tecnologia Educacional, tem viabilizado o acesso a estes recursos com a implantacao de laboratorios de informatica, ae reorganizando os metodos empregados, como por exemplo, a implemen tacao da funcao de Professor-orientador em detrimento a funcao do moni tor de laboratorio.

Modeling Videogames for Mental Mapping in People Who Are Blind

Mental maps allow users to acquire, codify and manipulate spatial information, as they are schematics that guide behavior and help to deal with spatial problems by providing solutions. This is to say that mental or cognitive maps involve processes of spatial reasoning. The purpose of this work was to design a videogame development model to serve as a framework for designing videogames to help learners who are blind to construct mental maps for the development of geometric-mathematical abilities and orientation and mobility (O&M) skills.

Emotional traits and affective temperaments in alcohol users, abusers and dependents in a national sample

BACKGROUND It is unclear how temperament is related to alcohol-related behavior in large population studies. We have used the Affective and Emotional Composite Temperament Scale (AFECTS) model to evaluate how emotional traits and affective temperaments are associated with alcohol use, abuse, and dependence in the general population. METHODS Data from 10,603 subjects (mean age=28.0±7.8 years, 70.3% females) was collected anonymously by the Internet in Brazil using the AFECTS model and the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Alcohol use was stratified into control, low use, abuse, and dependence groups. RESULTS The analysis of dimensional traits showed that Volition and Coping were lower, and Sensitivity was higher, in the abuse and dependence groups, with no differences between the Control and the Low Use groups. Alcohol consumption was also associated with lower Control, Stability, and Caution, and higher with Anger, Anxiety, and Desire, with significant differences between all groups. Regarding affective temperament types, alcohol abuse and dependence were associated with euphoric and cyclothymic temperaments in both genders, which was mirrored by a lower frequency of both euthymic and hyperthymic types. Only hyperthymics were overrepresented in the Control group for both genders. LIMITATIONS Data was collected by Internet only. CONCLUSIONS A global dysfunction of emotional traits and a predominance of cyclothymic and euphoric temperaments were associated with alcohol-related behavior. Prevention and treatment strategies may be developed more effectively if these traits are taken into account.

Video Production and Video Tutorials in Professional Health Education: A Mobile Learning Experience

Motivated by the significant increase in the presence of mobile devices in the classroom and the opportunity to use these resources to improve and streamline the process of teaching and learning, this paper proposes a pedagogical use of mobile technologies, specifically, tablets in the class. The proposal was developed under LabsMoveis, a subproject of the LabTEAR Project, and applied in an undergraduate program of the Health area. The use of tablets in the University classroom contributed to the expansion of general and specific cognitive abilities, stimulating creativity and leadership for the learners, while enhancing their initiatives to solve problems.

LabsMóveis: Innovation in the University Classroom through Mobile Devices

Considering the significant increase in the presence of mobile devices in classroom and the opportunity to use these resources to improve and streamline the process of teaching and learning, this paper proposes a pedagogical use of mobile technologies, tablets, in class. The proposal was developed under the LabsMoveis Project, and was applied in graduating classes of the Health area. The use of tablets in the university classroom contributed to the expansion of general and specific cognitive abilities stimulating creativity and leadership, enhancing the initiative to solve problems.

Supporting Peer Help in Collaborative Learning Environments: A Discussion Based on Two Case Studies

In this paper, we present a discussion about peer help systems based on two case studies that promote their use in a collaborative learning environment. Peer help systems aim to promote and encourage the use of help systems. Through them, users interact in pairs in order to complement the assistance provided by online help systems. We highlight the importance of this alternative type of help system and the advantages of its use by promoting not only help by users interactions, but also useful information for systems designers to improve their systems and to understand the interaction problems found by users during the process of using a system.

Mobile Technologies Applied to Teaching: Experience in Healthcare

Considering the significant increase in the presence of mobile devices in classroom and the opportunity to use these resources to improve and streamline the process of teaching and learning, this paper proposes a pedagogical use of mobile technologies, tablets, in class. The proposal was developed under the Project LabTEAR in its subproject LabsMoveis, and was applied in a graduating class of the Health area. The use of tablets in the university classroom contributed to the expansion of general and specific cognitive abilities stimulating creativity and leadership, enhancing the initiative to solve problems.

LabTEAR: a colaboração como principio para o desenvolvimento de novas metodologias apoiadas no uso de TICS

O texto tematiza o dialogo entre as Tecnologias de Informacao e Comunicacao (TICs) e a Educacao Superior, enfatizando a necessidade de desenvolvimento de novas abordagens metodologicas para favorecer a aprendizagem colaborativa. Apresenta o projeto de criacao do LabTEAR e detalha a experiencia de seu primeiro subprojeto - o LABS MOVEIS. Ao final, refere os fundamentos e perspectivas para a continuidade desses projetos.

Re-Construindo a História do Município de Concórdia através de Desafios e Imagens: Uma Perspectiva Pedagógica

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo a avaliacao das consequencias da colaboracao entre alunos leigos em musica atraves de atividades educacionais envolvendo a composicao musical com suporte computacional. Foi realizado um estudo de caso que teve uma parte exploratoria e outra explanatoria. A exploratoria teve o objetivo de comparar o discurso entre os alunos de dois grupos na atividade de composicao musical colaborativa realizada. Ja a parte explanatoria teve o objetivo de entender a percepcao dos participantes sobre sua producao individual comparada a sua producao colaborativa. Um dos resultados parece indicar que atividades de aprendizagem de musica por composicao colaborativa sao melhores vistas pelos aprendizes, quando comparadas as mesmas atividades executadas de maneira individual. Alem disso, foi visto que os alunos parecem perceber o “discurso musical” de seus colegas e refletem sobre ele, adaptando suas contribuicoes individuais.Este artigo aborda a utilizacao das Tecnologias Educacionais em Rede, especialmente o recurso Wiki, na disciplina de Supervisao de Estagio em um Programa Especial de Graduacao de Formacao de Professores para a Educacao Profissional e Tecnologica. Analisou-se os registros feitos por vinte e nove estudantes e o respectivo orientador, referentes aos planos de aula e sua implementacao. As postagens geraram reflexoes no espaco Wiki, proporcionando categorias de elementos indicadores para a supervisao dos futuros estagios, na forma de rede de conversacao. A possibilidade de acompanhamentos, orientacoes, avaliacoes e aprendizagens tornou-se efetivamente um periodo de construcao de experiencias, alem do espaco academico.Este artigo descreve o modelo de trabalho adotado pelo Projeto Lotus para a transformacao de maquinas caca-niqueis em computadores com o sistema operacional Linux e a suite educacional GCompris como um esforco para melhorar a inclusao digital nas escolas municipais do ensino fundamental em Balneario Camboriu, SC. Os resultados obtidos entre 2009 e 2012 foram a instalacao de 12 laboratorios nos nucleos de educacao infantil, 122 computadores e um total de 2.433 estudantes favorecidos.O presente artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a insercao do Projeto Um Computador por Aluno na realidade escolar, apresentando experiencias de praticas pedagogicas utilizando-se do software Squeak Etoys, disponivel no laptop educacional. O trabalho apresenta um breve recorte historico a respeito do projeto citado, sobre sua insercao nas escolas publicas e da dinâmica da formacao continuada entre professores de algumas escolas de Sergipe contempladas pelo projeto. A pesquisa baseou-se em um estudo de caso, apresentando depoimentos obtidos a partir da formacao continuada do Projeto UCA, evidenciando praticas exitosas a partir da insercao do Programa no estado, que podem ser difundidas e aprimoradas pelos docentes.A utilizacao das novas tecnologias no contexto educacional inspira educadores no desenvolvimento de estrategias inovadoras e motivadoras nas diversas areas do conhecimento. No entanto e imprescindivel observar como os alunos interagem com essas tecnologias. A partir de observacoes do cotidiano escolar, promovemos o projeto Fa de Fanzine com o objetivo de proporcionar aos estudantes a oportunidade de produzir um fanzine, atraves do qual pudessem vivenciar a inedita e fascinante experiencia de integrar arte, leitura, producao de imagens e textos, em diversos generos, relacionados a um objeto de seu interesse, utilizando a tecnologia do computador, visando socializacao dos conteudos atraves de suporte impresso e virtual.Este artigo tem como finalidade explanar a implantacao por iniciativa e recursos proprios do Projeto UCA (Um Computador por Aluno) em um municipio da Regiao Metropolitana de Curitiba, capital do Estado do Parana, visando salientar a importância do Projeto como um todo, desde a estruturacao da escola para receber os Laptops Educacionais, a conscientizacao da comunidade escolar a respeito da utilizacao deste recurso e tambem a formacao continuada de todos os profissionais envolvidos no Projeto.