Semiology and semiotechnique of preterm newborns: multimedia system characteristics

Objective: to describe the multimedia system characteristics at development process of educational software about semiology and semiotechnique of preterm newborns. Methods: the pedagogical framework of problem posing and Bernardo’s software development methodology were used. Results and Discussion: the software presents advanced, computerized and interactive technology, with simulations allowing for maximum approximation to reality, gradually presenting the complexities and specificities of preterm newborns. Using hypertext resources, media like photos, videos and sounds are presented. Final Considerations: this software allows professors and students to experience the inter-relationship among four aspects, the content of semiology and semiotechnique of preterm newborns, new pedagogical approaches, technological innovations in education and use of the first phase of the Nursing Process to organize the content of basic human needs.