Technological Tools Available Free for Use in Chemistry Education: A Review

Abstract

The digital tools are promissory to the teaching chemistry at the high school and undergraduate levels because we believe that by implanting these technologies are produced a better teaching-learning. However, it is known that digital tools are often not used in the school and university routine due to the lack of knowledge by teachers, as well by the lack of support offered by the educational institutions. In this context, this work envisions to present information and communication technologies (ICTs), both in a specific and generalized approach, which can be used for teaching Chemistry. This may contribute to improve the formation and thereby provide better teachers. It was carried out a bibliographic survey by using national and international journal sources. Thirty-seven papers are selected for the elaboration of this study. The results showed that by applying the ICTs can help the understanding of contents proposed in classrooms. Furthermore, the ICTs instigate the students, generating better participation and interest, making a more comfortable and dynamic environment for a better teaching-learning. In this facet, it is interesting that teachers use such technologies to promote meaningful, diversified, and evolutionary learning.

Digital Tool for the Analysis of UV–Vis Spectra of Olive Oils and Educational Activities with High School and Undergraduate Students

“…Finally, the collective discussions that followed these cooperative works revealed the engagement of students in the topic and the consequent major interest in chemistry lessons. Finally, it is worth noticing that during the COVID-19 pandemic the possibility to have free access to digital tools and other resources was crucial. ,,, In this respect, the present simulation tool, completely free and easy-to-use without referring to special software and/or high digital skills, is a concrete help for teachers and students.…”

“…Finally, it is worth noticing that during the COVID-19 pandemic the possibility to have free access to digital tools and other resources was crucial. 29,31,59,60 In this respect, the present simulation tool, completely free and easy-to-use without referring to special software and/or high digital skills, is a concrete help for teachers and students.…”

How to Make the Virtual Environment Interesting During the Covid-19 Pandemic? / Como Tornar O Ambiente Virtual Interessante Durante a Pandemia De Covid-19?

“…When it is necessary to make concepts, models, and representations more visual, as in the structural representation of chemical formulas and molecules, programs and applications (Apps) are promising tools. The software used in computers still has a greater number of functions and tools, however, currently there are excellent adaptations for portable devices (Ferreira et al, 2019). Some free smartphone Apps for the Android operating system available through the Play store that brings concepts, practices, videos, and questionnaires designed for teaching chemistry are: • NMRss Free: allows the visualization of NMR spectra with changes in common deuterated solvents and Mobile Molecular Modeling (Mo3).…”

“…Although social networks are mainly used for entertainment, they also play the role of disseminating and diffusing information (Ferreira et al, 2019) and, like YouTube channels, several profiles focus on social networks as a way to disseminate content. For example, the posts link to the full content, present in blogs or websites.…”

“…Telegram, Twitter, and other social and communication networks. Ferreira et al (2019) cite several chemistry-related blog pages (Química Periódica, Ensino de Química, Brazilian Journal of Development, Curitiba, v.7, n.12, p. 112203-112217 dec. 2021…”