O uso do facebook como ferramenta para favorecer a aprendizagem em biologia

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the educational potential of Facebook, using it as a tool to support education in biology, complementing the on-site classes, enabling the construction of knowledge collaboratively and collectively, through the exchange of information. For this, there was the creation of a group called Biology on Facebook social network; in which students were invited to participate as members. During the project implementation period, differentiated activities were worked within the group, in which students were able to participate through publications and / or comments on the contents that were being studied in biology discipline. The use of the platform sought the interaction between the students, the teacher-student exchange information, materials sharing and discussions on matters related to the discipline. At the end of the implementation of the proposal, the participation of students in the activities were observed, as well as to discuss on the collaborative networks established in Biology group. Concluding that Facebook has contributed positively to the participation of students in the construction of collective knowledge process, and contribute to an increase in the number of interactions among colleagues. Finally, it highlights the importance of trying to innovate the teaching practice, from the exploration of new tools that can foster learning processes and knowledge building.