Desenvolvimento de um objeto de aprendizagem para apoiar o ensino da programação orientada a objetos explorando a computação desplugada

Abstract

It is evident the difficulty that students have in understanding and applying the concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and the situation is even more difficult when we analy ze the lack of computer equipments in public schools, making it necessary to perform a study on unplugged learning objects (LOs) to try to overcome these difficulties. First, we have performed an analysis on LOs definitions and main characteristics, in order to highlight their most relevant points. Subsequently, an unplugged OA named DesPOO was developed, with the aim of assisting the teaching and learning of OOP in a fun and playful way. The proposed game follows the model of a board game. Finally, we performed an analysis of its application in a pilot study, obtaining some conclusions such as evidence that it is possible to teach OOP and convey an understanding of the main concepts of the paradigm in a playful and fun way and without the need for computers.