Salida Gráfica a La Cumbre, Floridablanca, Santander

Abstract

The Social Appropriation of Knowledge Process, titled "Graphic Outing to La Cumbre, Floridablanca, Santander," aims to strengthen the territorial management of the Environmental Ministry of the Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Parish through the use of graphic tools in print and digital formats, thus facilitating a shared understanding of the territory of the La Cumbre neighborhood. Initially, participatory meetings were held with the Environmental Ministry to define objectives and activities. Subsequently, three collaborative learning spaces were implemented: a conference with the FACARQ Housing Observatory; a field trip-workshop to the neighborhood in conjunction with the Master's Program in Territorial Planning; and training in the use of digital and print tools for territorial management, held in the computer labs of the Floridablanca Campus. The final result was a digital booklet that systematizes the knowledge acquired during the process. The impact of the project was significant: community practice was strengthened through territorial recognition and appropriation with the use of accessible tools. The pedagogical strategies—based on oral communication, peer learning, and active mentoring—allowed even people without prior experience with technology to participate in the process. Among the benefits obtained, it is worth highlighting that the members of the Pastoral Ambiental were able to identify problems and potentialities in the territory and acquire technical tools for their analysis. The experience demonstrated that, through inclusive methodologies and simple technologies, it is possible to democratize access to territorial knowledge, regardless of educational level or familiarity with digital media.