Tecnologias digitais da informação e comunicação relacionadas ao aprendizado: um estudo comparativo da percepção dos discentes de Ciências Contábeis nos estados do Ceará e Rio Grande do Norte

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the perception of accounting students about the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the teaching and learning process in higher education institutions in the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte. A nonprobabilistic sample of 122 questionnaires filled out by accounting students from the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte in various institutions were quantitatively analyzed. The results indicate that the students have a positive perception of the use of ICTs in teaching. Accounting students from these regions believe that ICTs have the potential to make classes more interesting and engaging, stimulate active student participation, contribute to learning progress, broaden learning opportunities, promote collaboration and interaction between students, provide a personalized learning environment and offer ways to express creativity and explore new ideas. In addition, no significant differences were found in students' perceptions of the use of ICTs when social and economic variables were considered, such as the educational institution (public or private), the course period and the students' age. Therefore, positive perceptions of ICTs were consistent across different groups. This study has important implications for educational practice. However, it is important to note that ICTs are not a panacea for the problems of education. They are just a tool that can be used to improve the teaching and learning process. Students and even teachers should be cautious when using ICTs and ensure that they are used effectively and appropriately.