A utilização do aparelho celular como ferramenta de aprendizagem: contribuições para o ensino de Ciências e Biologia

Abstract

This search aims to analyze the use of the cell phones as a tool to build new learning from the perspectives of students and specifically understand how and for what purpose students use the cell phone; to identify, in the students' perspectives, whether the use of the mobile device facilitates acquiring new knowledge and to reflect on the suggestions from the students regarding the use of cell phones as didactic resource. The research was developed at the Colégio Estadual Dr. Lauro Passos, a public school located in Cruz das Almas-BA, with two High Scholl 2 nd grade students, and was characterized as qualitative. In the process of data collection, three instruments were used: the elaboration and application of ID, a questionnaire and an observation script. Considering the observation script records, it was noticed during the ID application that the students were motivated to develop the activity. They used the cell phone responsibly and interacted with each other during the process. These findings are consistent to the responses from most students when they expressed in the questionnaire that they use the mobile device not only as a source of entertainment, but with the intention of learning something new and when they consider that the use of the cell phone eases acquiring new knowledge. Thus, they suggested possibilities for the use of the device in the classroom, such as carrying out Internet research, clarifying doubts during class and the use of educational apps. In view of the results, it was possible to verify the relevance of providing didactic resource that arouse students' interest in the teaching and learning process.