The use of smartphones and the integration between formal, non-formal and informal education

Abstract

The use of smartphones and tablets has become increasingly common, being part of the daily and professional lives of individuals. The coupling of these devices with didactic strategies has motivated the production of research in various fields of education. In the field of music, the practice of sharing, production, and dissemination has become more common offering relevant opportunities for interaction. The possibility of performing multiple tasks with smartphones in different environments multiplies the type of situations music can be made, opening the possibilities to not only sharing knowledge, but for listening, reflection, and learning, whether intentionally (formal and non-formal learning) or unintentionally (informal learning). This theoretical essay relates the main concepts of the literature to support a reflection on the processes of using smartphones within a teaching strategy, integrating formal learning with both non-formal and informal learning. From a sociocultural perspective, the study confirms that teachers must concern themselves with the student's interest, familiarity, and means of interaction with the device to fully understand the qualitative changes in student knowledge. Moreover, it is not only essential to integrate learning modes, but also to take into account student values and attitudes when designing teaching strategies.