The use of digital information and communication technologies for experimentation in the teaching of chemistry: a proposal using didactic sequences

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the potential of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (TDIC) for conducting experiments as a facilitating tool in the teaching of chemistry. For this purpose, it presents the proposal of using virtual experimentation in the software PhET and the organization of such activities in Didactic Sequences and experimental scripts, having as purpose the help for the Chemistry teacher in his planning. For the development of the proposal, it is discussed the characteristics of Chemistry Teaching, the role of experimentation, the possibilities and limitations offered by virtual environments, and the application of this resource. In the scope of experimentation and simulations, it is also discussed the use and organization of Didactic Sequences and experimental scripts for the development of such virtual experimental activities to make the best use of its potential by creating an environment of active participation of students. As a result, a Didactic Sequence accompanied by an experimental script of a virtual experimental activity using PhET software for the content of solutions is presented as a model.