O estudo de caso na investigação em Tecnologia Educativa em Portugal

Abstract

Case studies have gained popularity among Educational Technology researchers in Portugal, as we could verify in a broad survey of Portuguese scholarly publications in the educational field. Although it is recognised as a methodological framework with enormous possibilities for research in ET, producing precious insights in technological learning environments, it can led, if deficiently conducted, to irrelevant and sterile conclusions. In this article we will caracterize case study methodology, discuss its power as well as its limits, analyse some cases concerning ET research in Portugal, and point out for criteria of quality tin order to maximize its value and credibility.