Tecnologias educacionais o porquê devemos utilizá-las em sala de aula: usos, caminhos e possibilidades

Abstract

Educational technologies have become and established themselves as essential tools for teachers in the classroom, aimed at teaching. As such, they provide a fundamental topic for discussion in scientific research. Given this context, the present study explores the different uses of educational technologies, discusses the pathways for their effective implementation, highlights their possibilities, and emphasizes the importance of integrating digital/electronic tools into schools. In this regard, the study aims to argue why we should use technological tools in the educational process, demonstrate the potential of educational technologies for teachers in the classroom, describe some possible approaches to their implementation, and highlight the possibilities of incorporating educational technologies. The justification for this study lies in the fact that, within the educational sphere, technology plays a fundamental role, enabling teachers to adopt new educational approaches in school environments. It also provides students with the opportunity to become protagonists and social agents who enhance teaching activities in favor of learning. The research problem arises from the understanding that educational technologies must be seen as tools that enhance education. For this reason, it is essential that teachers become increasingly prepared to meet new social and educational demands. Thus, the research methodology adopted in this study was qualitative, based on the collection and analysis of information as well as a bibliographic review on the topic. The study's hypothesis is that technology, within the educational context, is a tool that can enhance teachers' ability to help students and create opportunities for processes involving educational practices. To ensure a clearer understanding of the topic, the study is divided into four sections, addressing in an explanatory manner why educational technologies should be used in the classroom, emphasizing their uses, pathways, and possibilities for teachers. Finally, the study reflects on the role of educational technologies in the classroom. It proposes the idea that integrating these technologies into schools offers a wide range of possibilities for education, enabling more interactive, accessible, and adaptable learning experiences. However, for these possibilities to be effectively realized, schools must be adequately prepared, with proper infrastructure and well-trained teachers.