Análise e uso de geotecnologias como recurso didático na disciplina de geografia no ensino fundamental II em uma escola pública em Manaus/AM

Abstract

The popularization of geotechnologies applied to teaching is a fundamental technological tool in the process of learning geography, causing changes that influence the forms of interaction, observation and representation of geographical space. The aim of this research was to analyze the teaching of geography through the use of geotechnologies as a didactic resource in elementary school II at CETI Engenheiro Professor Sérgio Alfredo Pessoa Figueiredo, in Manaus-AM. The methodology used is exploratory and descriptive, as it is based on data collection, analyzing geography textbooks, the academic and continuing training of teachers, as well as the resources available to apply these tools. It also included a practical activity using Google Earth. As a result, the textbooks do not give geotechnologies a prominent role, mentioning only Remote Sensing and Digital Cartography, without establishing connections with the corresponding software. The teachers have a degree in geography, but in their training they did not acquire fundamental knowledge about geotechnologies and consequently do not use these tools as a teaching resource in the classroom. In addition, although the school has favorable conditions for the use of geotechnologies, it faces challenges, such as the lack of computers in the computer lab and, above all, limited access to the internet. The application of the activities was essential to help introduce the new technologies to the students, who used the place where they live as a starting point. In this context, this research contributes, to a certain extent, to the expansion of knowledge in geographical science, especially with regard to the introduction of geotechnologies in basic education. Keywords: Technological tool; Learning; Geographical science.