WebQuest: uma proposta para o ensino de modelos atômicos

Abstract

This research describes the application of a WebQuest on the concepts of atomic models in a first year high school class. It aims to investigate the behavior, motivation and performance of students against the use of new information and communication technologies (ICT) as well as to reflect on the possibility of interaction and exchange of experiences among students in this type of activity. The WebQuest has proven to be an effective teaching strategy to introduce students and teachers in the educational use of the Internet by stimulating research and critical thinking. Good WebQuest's have shown, through cooperative activities, very significant learning and motivating for learning. Coupled with WebQuest methodology analyzed the mediation of the teacher in the construction of knowledge in the teaching of chemistry, as a support and complement the introduction of new technologies, breaking with the idea that education through computer resources implies the devaluation of the professional teacher.