NEW LEARNING CONTEXTS FROM THE TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

The study is a literature review on the challenges and opportunities for teachers in using educational technologies during the Covid-19 pandemic period. This study aims to understand the specificities addressed in Brazilian scientific literature on the topic highlighted between January 2020 and December 2022. The search sites used were: Google Scholar and Scielo, with the following keywords: technologies in education, remote teaching, digital platforms and the Covid-19 pandemic. 76 titles were documented that deal with the use of educational technologies in the remote teaching-learning process. Of these, ten works were selected for data analysis and to integrate the study in question. According to records, scientific articles and studies published in event annals were developed by postgraduate students and education professionals. Chronologically, the year 2021 presents a significant concentration of published manuscripts when compared to other years. The Northeast region stands out with the largest number of studies carried out by researchers from the state of Paraíba. Furthermore, the work showed that the use of portable devices such as cell phones and notebooks enabled the exchange of knowledge through the Google Meet platform and the Whatsapp application. It is evident that the biggest challenge faced by teachers is the lack of training in using educational technologies masterfully. However, everyone recognizes that technological tools are valid opportunities that promote success in the field of knowledge. Based on the data analyzed, the bibliographic survey points to the need for more studies from this perspective. Therefore, it is expected that public pedagogical policies will be strengthened in this aspect, above all, by integrating, providing opportunities and overcoming challenges regarding the use of technological resources for teaching staff in teaching-learning processes.