O ensino de geografia e o uso de tecnologias na prática educacional

Abstract

The emergence of technologies brought dynamism to education, allowing more attractive classes and surpassing traditional methods, such as the use of blackboard and chalk. The school environment has undergone significant transformations and needs to follow the development of a globalized world, inserted in a computer network in constant update. However, it is important to emphasize that this technological advance is not intended to exclude the presence of the teacher, but rather to provide support for him to present new forms of teaching to students. In the specific context of the Geography discipline, there were changes in educational practices, with the use of models and globes being complemented by digital resources, such as cell phones and computers. However, the proper use of these devices has become a new challenge for teachers, since misuse can have negative effects. The objective of this work was to analyze the development of technologies aimed at teaching Geography in educational practices. For this, a research with a qualitative and discursive approach was carried out, using a questionnaire applied to public and private school teachers through Google Forms. The analysis of the answers revealed that, despite the technological advances in education in recent years, the process of inserting these technologies in schools is still slow. One of the main obstacles faced in the classroom is the lack of equipment, which affects the educational structure. The results of this research showed that teachers report a certain satisfaction when using these devices, but highlight the importance of their moderate and adequate use, as excessive or unprepared use can have negative consequences for the teaching-learning process, therefore, the quality of teaching is determined by the professional working in the classroom technologies represent a significant advance in education, providing greater dynamism to classes. However, it is up to the teacher to select and use these technological resources appropriately, in order to enhance their effectiveness in the teaching-learning process.