Use of Maple in the teaching of physics in engineering

This paper presents a theoretical analysis of the use of new technologies in teaching physics in engineering careers. Special emphasis is made using Maple software, since it is an easy-to-use and free-access tool, which allows students to learn quickly and efficiently, besides providing potential graphic resources. The literature is reviewed and the main results and proposals for academic development that can favor physics teaching in engineering and technical careers are presented. The results reveal that technology in education is a significant alternative to creating spaces for group interaction and learning, which includes computational skills as a valuable resource for the new professional.