O uso das geotecnologias no ensino da Geografia

Abstract

This Course Completion Work investigates the role of geotechnologies in teaching Geography, focusing on their educational benefits, such as promoting active learning, developing analytical skills, and improving critical and spatial thinking. The study is based on the premise that the integration of these technologies into the school environment can transform the way students interact with geographic content, making the learning process more dynamic and interactive. Initially, the benefits provided by geotechnologies are explored, highlighting how they can facilitate the understanding of complex concepts by allowing students to perform spatial analyzes and manipulate geographic data in real time. Next, the work identifies and describes the main geotechnologies used in Geography teaching, such as Remote Sensing (SR), Geographic Information System (GIS), Digital Cartography and Global Positioning System (GPS). Each of these tools is analyzed in terms of their pedagogical applications and potential to enrich teaching, allowing students to visualize geographic phenomena in a practical and contextualized way. Furthermore, the study examines several case studies and pedagogical practices that incorporate geotechnologies in Geography teaching, with the aim of identifying effective methodologies and challenges faced by educators. The analysis reveals that, although there are obstacles, such as the need for continuous teacher training and unequal access to technologies, successful experiences show that geotechnologies can stimulate greater student engagement and a deeper understanding of geographic content. The results of this work indicate that the adoption of geotechnologies in Geography teaching not only enriches the learning process, but also prepares students to face the demands of the 21st century, equipping them with essential critical and analytical skills to understand and act in the world. contemporary.