DIGITAL PATHS IN EDUCATION: A STUDY ON THE FREQUENCY OF USE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN THE CITY OF GURJÃO-PB

Abstract

The excessive use of digital screens has been associated with several negative impacts on the health and socio-emotional and motor development of children and adolescents. In this context, digital technologies have become both a challenge and an opportunity for education. The present study investigates the frequency and contexts in which Physical Education teachers use technological tools as didactic resources in schools in Gurjão-PB.  The research adopts a mixed methodological approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods, including an online survey and virtual interviews. The sample is composed of graduates in Physical Education who teach in public schools in Gurjão-PB. The results highlight the relevance of digital tools for student engagement, but also point to challenges related to technological infrastructure, teacher training and the availability of resources. Effectively integrating digital technologies into education requires concerted efforts by teachers, educational institutions, and governments to overcome infrastructural challenges and explore the potential of these tools to improve the quality of teaching and learning.