Gamificação como ferramenta de apoio ao aprendizado de informática no ensino superior: um mapeamento sistemático

Abstract

Digital media have become integral to users' daily tasks across various domains, including the promotion of teaching and the modernization of educational processes. Despite the growing use of technology in education, the teaching-learning process still faces challenges, notably low student participation and engagement. In this context, gamification offers a means to foster engagement and motivation. Current literature lacks up-to-date overviews to assist educators in making decisions regarding the use of these features. To address this, a Systematic Literature Mapping (SLM) study was conducted, synthesizing 82 studies. The results indicate: (i) leaderboards and points were the most frequently used elements; (ii) Kahoot! and Moodle were the primary supporting platforms; (iii) gamification was predominantly applied in first-year undergraduate classes, particularly in Information Systems and Computer Science programs; (iv) motivation, engagement, and academic performance were observed as positive outcomes; and (v) infrastructure dependency and increased workload for instructors were identified as the main negative factors.