RECRIAR PROJECT: SUSTAINABILITY, DIGITAL INCLUSION, AND PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION THROUGH THE REUSE OF ILLICIT TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

Abstract

The Recriar Project, affiliated with the Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná (UENP), represents a proposal for pedagogical innovation, digital inclusion, and sustainability through the reuse of electronic devices of illegal origin, particularly TV Boxes seized by regulatory agencies such as the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil. Grounded in the principles of circular economy and transformative university outreach, the project aims to technologically refurbish these devices, converting them into secure digital learning platforms for public schools facing social and structural vulnerability. The methodology involves the technical screening of the devices, removal of illicit software, implementation of physical and digital security layers, customization of user-friendly interfaces, and installation of educational games aligned with the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). The process is led by an interdisciplinary team working across the fields of pedagogy, engineering, computer science, and design. Data collected through field observations, interviews with teachers, and electronic surveys supports a systematic evaluation of the project’s pedagogical, social, and environmental impact. Preliminary results demonstrate technical feasibility, community acceptance, and the strengthening of the university's institutional image as an agent of transformation.