The Use of an Application as a Tool for Teaching Climatology Concepts in a Public School in Ceará

Abstract

In the digital world of the 21st century, to work with education has become a challenge, especially for teachers, who need to be aware of the changes due to the advancement of technologies in teaching. Thus, some contents that previously seemed to be difficult for leaners to understand can now be better understood with the help of new educational tools, such as teaching mobile applications in various areas of knowledge. With the propose to make easier the teaching and learning of concepts related to climate and the main meteorological systems responsible for rainfall in the state of Ceará, the application entitle “ClimaCE” was developed, which aims to be another tool available to teachers and students, mainly the ones who belong to the state school system. Geography and related areas teachers can use the app in the classroom. It also includes a quiz related to the content, and it aims to awake Ceará students' attention to Climatology studies. In addition, the app may also interest other non-school groups who may have access to it by downloading it from the app store.

Keywords:
app; education; climate; meteorological systems