Mobile learning e o uso de apps como proposta para o ensino de Ciências

Abstract

This article presents reflections about mobile learning and the use of apps for the elaboration of teaching strategies for Science teachers. We intend to publicize the developed analysis of free apps and portuguese language that can be used in Basic Science and Biology classes. We conducted a survey on the Google Play Store® apps store with the keyword: "Biology". After identification and analysis, they resulted in 42 potential apps for Science teaching in a school context. These were categorized according to the typology (video or animation, simulator, set of exercises, information material, book or other); level of education (elementary school years or final years and high school); thematic and content. The apps cover the following topics and contents: Anatomy and Human Physiology (Nervous System, Digestive System, Circulatory System, Locomotor System, Respiratory System); Cellular Biology (Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic, Plant, Animal and Bacterial Cells) and Taxonomy of Living Beings. We aim to contribute to the development of new educational and training experiences, as we understand that by using new teaching strategies, based on digital technologies, teaching and learning processes, the teacher also constitutes and (re) means his teaching.