Avaliando o impacto cognitivo do uso de um software educacional 3D no ensino de ciências com alunos do 8º ano do ensino fundamental

Abstract

This article aims to investigate whether learning is enhanced by the use of a 3D educational software in science classes. Because, in general, educators worry excessively using these technological resources in the teaching and learning process, but its effectiveness is not well known and may not deliver the expected results. The work was developed in the School of Education Municipal Dr. Rafael Vieira da Cunha with students of final years of primary school, located in the rural municipality of Santana do Livramento, state of Rio Grande do Sul. Two groups were considered in this study, the control and the experimental conditions under quantitative assessment through eight objective questions, as well as qualitative evaluation by the knowledge representation through the construction of concept maps. The results suggest, albeit timidly, that the student learns best when the process of teaching and learning is associated with the use of educational software.