Digital information and communication technologies in science and biology education: Perceptions, uses, and limitations

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https://doi.org/10.21527/2179-1309.2026.123.17940

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Digital Information and Communication Technologies, Science and Biology Education, Teachers’ Perceptions, Pedagogical Integration and Teacher Professional Development

Abstract

This article analyzes Science and Biology teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT) in the school context, based on the recognition of the challenges and possibilities of their integration into pedagogical practice. This qualitative study was based on semi-structured interviews conducted with ten teachers from public schools and a federal educational institution in southern Brazil. The data were subjected to content analysis following Bardin (2016), resulting in categories related to teachers’ conceptions, frequency and purposes of use, planning and professional development, audiovisual resources, and structural constraints. The findings indicate that DICT are recognized as tools that enhance teaching mediation, expanding visualization and access to scientific knowledge. However, instrumental uses predominate and are conditioned by institutional demands, infrastructure limitations, and gaps in continuing professional development. The study also indicates that the integration of DICT into Science and Biology education requires greater pedagogical intentionality, planning time, and material conditions that foster more reflective practices.

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2026-04-17

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Padilha, V. L., Wirzbicki, S. M., & de Lima, B. G. T. (2026). Digital information and communication technologies in science and biology education: Perceptions, uses, and limitations. Revista Contexto & Educação, 41(123), e17940. https://doi.org/10.21527/2179-1309.2026.123.17940

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Vol. 41 No. 123 (2026)

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Vozes do Sul Educador - Ensino de Biologia e Ciências Naturais

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