Trivia, objeto de aprendizagem com gamificação para apoio à disciplina de Introdução à Programação

Abstract

In the computing area courses, due to the complexity of its basic disciplines, many problems affect the beginners, damaging the permanence in the courses. For example, high complexity of disciplines which requires logical thinking, understanding of abstract concepts and a high level of abstraction. These factors can be decisive for the student to fail on the discipline or even abandon or change course. Among these disciplines, we can cite programming disciplines, which are seen as difficult and discouraging. These disciplines have high failure rates and one of the factors that may contribute to these indices are the methods used for teaching. Seeking to modify the motivation scenario in the teaching-learning process for programming, this paper proposes a learning object using gamification elements for the introductory programming education. Initially a search for learning objects focused on the subject Introduction to Programming was done. After this stage, we began the planning and prototyping of the proposed learning object. Finally, we assessed the object considering pedagogical aspects.