Word cloud as a teaching strategy in a Library Science class

Abstract

The use of technological tools and resources is a reality in today's education and has been important for improving the quality of education offered to students in different contexts. Information and Communication Technologies have been an ally in this regard, as they help to optimize the teacher's work and enable interaction between students in the classroom, as well as allowing them to better assimilate the didactic content. In general terms, the use of these technologies in undergraduate courses helps to streamline the conceptual application of the subject and can serve as an example for other professionals to apply the experiences reported to their reality. This article sought to present and reflect on the experience of using pedagogical and technological tools in higher education. In this sense, a word cloud activity was carried out in a Library Science course, with the aim of optimizing the study process of the Information Retrieval Systems subject. The results indicated an increase in interaction between students during the lesson and an improvement in the overall understanding of the course's basic bibliography. The use of the word cloud also enabled the development of technological skills and the practical application of information organization and retrieval concepts. In short, the use of technological resources in the educational field qualifies and expands pedagogical alternatives, making classes more dynamic and favoring collaborative learning.