O desafio da serpente - usando gamification para apoiar o ensino-aprendizagem de programação

Abstract

Considering the difficulties encountered in learning algorithms for beginners in computer programming in degree courses in Computer Science and Bachelor of Information Systems, this paper addresses the concept of gamification in programming teaching universe as an alternative to motivate and stimulate the constant study. It was observed that the former students of Degree courses in Computer Science and Bachelor of Information Systems feel unable, baseless and lack of motivation to learn to program. In order to make the participants to feel more involved, we have designed a board game called "Challenge of the Serpent" using gamification concepts to transform part of the discipline in a more dynamic and participatory environment. Thus, this work will report an experiment with 104 students of both cited courses using this proposal in order to make the students engagement and motivation lasts throughout the game runtime algorithms and concepts be absorbed by participants in a fun and natural way.