AN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF THE DIGITAL SCHOOL DIARY BASED ON THE UNIFIED THEORY OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY 2

Abstract

The research investigates the impact and acceptance of the Digital School Diary (DED) among teachers at the Dr. Pacífico Mascarenhas State School, in Minas Gerais, considering the management of innovation in the educational environment. Based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), the study aims to analyze how the DED contributes to the optimization of pedagogical work and identify the challenges faced by teachers. The qualitative and descriptive methodology involved structured interviews, analyzed using the Bardin method and supported by the ATLAS.ti software. The results show that most teachers recognize the practicality and efficiency of DED in administrative tasks, although infrastructure and connectivity difficulties are significant limitations for the full use of the tool. The research highlights the need for continuous improvements in training and technological infrastructure to maximize the benefits of the DED, proposing recommendations for educational managers and public policy makers.