THE USE OF CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM: A DIDACTIC RESOURCE OR DISTRACTION?

Abstract

Informatics has undoubtedly brought innovations and development to various areas of society, including in the educational sphere. As a result of this technological evolution, the cell phone has become an indispensable resource in people's lives in the various contexts of human life: work, entertainment, studies, etc. However, the existence of divergences of opinions and heated debate on how to use such resources in the school environment is highlighted. Thus, our research in general sought to verify the perception of students and teachers about the use of cell phones in the classroom. In specific terms, it sought to describe how the cell phone has been used in activities in the teaching-learning process. The research presents a qualitative approach and, as an instrument of data collection, the interview form with open and closed questions was used and the observation preceded by the experience in curricular practices and supervised internship in high school. What is revealed is that technology has provided a great contribution to society in general. However, thinking of the cell phone as a pedagogical resource is still a debate that needs to be better explored and aligned for its better use in educational institutions. Finally, the research shows that the teacher has a fundamental role to insert computer science in the school environment, giving a new look to the student's learning, creating bridges of connections between theories and practices.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.031-071