OS IMPACTOS DA UTILIZAÇÃO DE FERRAMENTAS DIGITAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA

Abstract

This study investigates the impacts of digital culture on Vocational and Technological Education (VTE), focusing on the use of gamified tools Kahoot and Quizizz as pedagogical resources. The central issue lies in understanding how these platforms can help overcome the divide between education and work, enhancing teaching quality and preparing students for the challenges of an increasingly digitalized job market. The main objective was to map how the integration of these tools fosters student engagement, digital literacy, and the development of technical and socioemotional skills. This qualitative research was based on a recent literature review, including articles, theses, and dissertations discussing digital culture, active methodologies, and digital educational resources, especially within the VTE context. The analysis revealed that the use of gamified platforms makes the teaching-learning process more dynamic, interactive, and appealing, increasing student motivation and active participation, while also enabling immediate feedback and formative assessment. The results also indicated that digital culture, when critically integrated, can reduce school dropout rates, contribute to holistic education, and bring students closer to the demands of the contemporary labor market. It is concluded that Kahoot and Quizizz are effective tools for enhancing learning and digital literacy, provided their application is strategic and aligned with clear educational objectives, promoting a more critical, participatory education that meets current social and professional demands.