A proposal for a didactic sequence to approach chemical kinetics using social networks.
Chemistry teaching, ICTs, Social Networks, Chemical kinetics.
The use of information technologies, in particular, social networks, is presented as a means of distraction within the school structure. Normally, the first action to solve the problems caused by the diversion of attention aggravated by the use of these technologies is to prohibit or limit their use. New communication technologies have synchronicity and allow students to exchange information in real time, enabling the sharing of information of mutual interest. The social networks twitter, facebook, instagram and tiktok are new forms of communication that are still little explored by the school and that have great potential for scientific dissemination and communication with young students. The objective of this work is to evaluate whether the use of social networks contributes to the teaching of chemical kinetics through the development of a didactic sequence. This research is based on the assumptions of the Historical-Cultural theory, mainly Vygotsky's view, for whom language is a complex cultural instrument and through which one can reflect on school practices and how one can contribute to improving communication and encouraging learning. different forms of expression in the teaching process. The research is qualitative, of the action-research type and will have as participants the students of the 2nd year of high school at ECI Deputado Carlos Pessoa Filho, located in the city of Aroeiras, belonging to the metropolitan region of Campina Grande, in Paraíba. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires on the Likert scale and through the analysis of digital content produced by the students. The students participating in the research indicated that the use of digital resources is motivating and can be used in the teaching-learning process of chemical kinetics in a positive way, placing the student in a more active position in the construction of their knowledge.