Entornos gráficos interactivos como herramienta de conservación, y transmisión de saberes ancestrales para niños de la comunidad Tomabela

Abstract

This present project tries to give a modern, digital and interactive answer besides the problem related to conservation and transmition of ancestral knowledge. In that process, pretends to create cultural identity on Tomabela community, and acts like a diffusion source for future generations (Tomabela and western culture as well), using the educational and cultural potential of videogames. As long of this investigation takes place, takes a different perspective about the central problematic of invasive influence of the western culture against native communities, and the possibility of a digital education alternative-way with full-coverage. The use of videogames like a cultural and educational tool, being recognized by their media capabilities in many levels, specially entertainment. Also, the study review success cases where digital tools and multimedia, were effective alternatives to solve learning problematics of academic and cultural matter.