EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIED TO BRAIN FUNCTIONING

Abstract

This study investigated how stimuli provided by educational technologies influence students' attention and, consequently, the teaching and learning process. The central research question was: how does technological stimuli affect students’ attention and impact learning? The general objective was to analyze how these stimuli influence students' attention and provide guidelines for the more effective use of these technologies in the educational environment. The research followed a bibliographic approach, based on a review of existing scientific literature on the impact of technologies on the brain and education. The development addressed attention as a fundamental cognitive process, analyzing the use of technologies such as blogs and digital storytelling. It was found that when well implemented, educational technologies can enhance students' attention and engagement, improving learning. However, it was also observed that improper use can lead to distraction and cognitive overload. The final considerations emphasized the need for a balanced use of technologies, being careful not to compromise students' attention. Additionally, it was suggested that future research delve deeper into the effects of other cognitive functions, such as memory and motivation, in response to technological stimuli.