Tecnologias da informação e comunicação no ensino de Química : possibilidades e usos no Ensino Médio

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has transformed the practice of teaching and learning in several areas of knowledge, helping teachers and facilitating the understanding of content by students. In the teaching of Chemistry, the use of educational software allows students to understand the content in a more interactive and connected way to their daily lives, using technology as a learning tool. This approach offers an excellent opportunity to reinforce the knowledge acquired through lectures, textbooks, exercises, and the entire classroom routine. Despite this, the teaching of Chemistry is still often seen as traditional, with few significant changes in recent decades. Factors such as lack of investment, inadequate materials, and limited opportunities for continuing education for teachers contribute to this perception.However, ICTs have the potential to overcome these barriers, providing innovative capabilities that make learning more dynamic and accessible. The main objective of this work is to investigate and demonstrate which are the main ICTs used in the teaching of Chemistry in high school. In addition, it seeks to highlight how these technologies can solve specific challenges of the discipline, such as the difficulty of making content more "palpable" for students and the need for digital inclusion. The survey also highlights the importance of continuing teacher education for the effective integration of ICTs into the educational process, ensuring that all students have equal access to learning opportunities. In short, ICTs not only improve teaching and learning practice but also promote inclusion and equity in the educational environment, preparing students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.