Uso da plataforma Tinkercad como ferramenta metodológica no Ensino de Física: uma proposta de atividade prática

Abstract

The use of digital technologies in Physics education has proven to be an essential strategy in addressing recurring difficulties in students’ learning of this subject area. In this context, this study investigated the pedagogical potential of the Tinkercad platform as a didactic resource capable of bridging theory and practice in lower secondary education (Ensino Fundamental II). The general objective of the research was to reflect on the pedagogical contribution of the Tinkercad platform to Physics teaching, particularly with regard to electricity-related content. The specific objectives included analyzing the contribution of digital technologies to Physics education, understanding the importance of dynamism in Physics classes, and describing the use of the Tinkercad platform as a teaching resource for electrical circuit instruction. The theoretical framework was based on authors such as Moran, Masetto and Behrens, Ferreira, and Gewandsznajder and Pacca, who discuss the role of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICTs) in pedagogical mediation, classroom dynamism, and the promotion of meaningful learning. The study adopted a qualitative and descriptive approach and was conducted with four teachers from the municipal public school system in the state of Piauí, Brazil. The participants took part in a training program focused on the use of the platform and subsequently responded to semi-structured questionnaires, which enabled the analysis of their perceptions regarding the resource and its applicability. The results indicated that Tinkercad facilitates the visualization of abstract phenomena, makes the study of electrical circuits more accessible, encourages active student participation, and strengthens the relationship between theory and practice. Among the positive aspects highlighted were the platform’s ease of use, free access, and accessibility. The main limitations reported were the need for an internet connection and the lack of technological equipment in public schools. It is concluded that, despite existing structural challenges, Tinkercad represents an efficient and contemporary tool for enriching the teaching of electricity, contributing to more interactive, meaningful, and pedagogically relevant practices aligned with current educational demands.