PTEvent in Brasília organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Education (MEC) and UNESCO reinforces the role of people at the center of the educational process, even as technology advances rapidly.
Happy Monday, everyone—wishing you a great week ahead!
By José Brito, journalist and founder of Pupa Educação Digital.
“Intelligence is not in the algorithms. It lies in our ability to bring voices together, create friction, and care about what truly matters: people. And more: we need to build networks that can refuse, adapt, and question technologies. Without that, AI becomes an imposition… and not necessarily something that thinks for us.”
Giselle Santos, Pedagogical Consultant in Innovation and Technology | LinkedIn TOP Voice
I’ve known Giselle Santos for a long time, and I’ve been wanting to feature her work here at Radar Pupa. Now the timing couldn’t be better. Gi, as she prefers to be called, is a pedagogical consultant in innovation and technology who often writes about the lessons learned from AI in Education across different platforms—collaborating with colleagues from the market, academia, and many heartfelt conversations we’ve shared in different circles.
At Pupa, I’ve been closely monitoring what I like to call the “social brake adjustment” around the integration of AI technologies. And yes, I admit this is both personal and professional for me. After all, it’s not unusual in the life of a journalist who is also a father, a media educator, and an entrepreneur with a social mission, always keeping an eye on the next leap in technology, education, and the future of work.
Against this fast-moving backdrop, one of those “brake moments” came during the Seminar on AI in Basic Education, organized last week in Brasília by MEC and UNESCO. Gi delivered a powerful reflection there—between breaks with fruit juices made from Brazilian classics like mango, soursop, tamarind, and cashew. From the diversity of Brazilian society, she framed technology development within five guiding (P) words, directly tied to public commitments for integrating AI into the rights of children and adolescents: Provision, Protection, Participation, Pedagogy, and Belonging.
At a time when the maturity of this discussion makes us rethink daily decisions about living and learning with AI tools and applications, it’s worth repeating these five P-words out loud and imagining their place in our accelerated routines shaped by the tech race.
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It’s not enough to know AI exists—you must ensure access for all.
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It’s not enough to know how to use it—you must also understand risks beyond opportunities.
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It’s not enough to give a command and expect results—you must also be heard, to make the conversation meaningful.
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It’s not enough to follow AI trends—you must know that, when well used, it can educate and transform lives.
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Finally, it’s not enough to consume AI in English—you must also produce national content so AI systems learn from the variety of Brazilian voices and indigenous cultures.
It’s also worth noting that, according to UNESCO, by 2022 only 15 countries had included AI learning objectives in their national curricula. During the Brasília event, two highly strategic documents were launched to support educators and students immersed in this field of research and debate. And yes—they come with a fresh “Brazilian juice” of context that will enrich future discussions with school communities.
» Learn more about the Digital Competency Framework for Educators and the Digital Competency Framework for Students
Let’s move forward together with this and other highlights of the week!
Link: [Porvir]
#02 Teaching Mathematics featured at the 9th International Congress of Education Journalism in São Paulo
Link: [JEDUCA]
#03 New Common Sense Media report highlights findings on conversations, trust, and agreements with teenagers on AI use
Link: [Common Sense Media]
#04 SaferNet releases updated version of its digital citizenship course for educators
Link: [SaferNet]
#05 European Union announces new app for verifying the age of children and teenagers on social media
Link: [Folha de S. Paulo]
📚 READING TIP »
I must confess: I still love reading the print versions of newspapers in digital format. That front-page design of O Globo, Folha de S. Paulo, Piauí, The New York Times, or even a local paper? That’s a snapshot of our present time—the news that matters most in a given region.
That’s journalism. That’s what distinguishes a fact from a story. That’s reporting, verification, investigation, publication, fact-checking, service. That’s what drives society forward, requiring accuracy, teamwork, and persistence to hold power accountable and document unique moments in history.
Journalism is what allows us to form opinions—sometimes critical or contrary to what’s published—but always grounded in the right to access one of the noblest professions, one I am proud to have studied both academically and through lived experience. And one I continue to learn from, alongside generational and technological change.
On that note, I recommend the newly released book by Globo Livros, curated by Míriam Leitão with contributions from an outstanding team of journalists, chronicling 100 years of O Globo. It’s not just the history of a newspaper—it’s the history of Brazil and the world.
» One Century of Stories
Curated by Míriam Leitão
Globo Livros
2025
