Jogos eletrônicos como ferramentas de aprendizagem: uma análise bibliográfica e midiática

Abstract

In today's world, it is clear that media products are of great significance. Among the various works that make up this class are electronic games. Although some segments of society hold opposing views on these products, games can be valuable learning tools. Therefore, the aim of this work is to address the playful aspect of this industry and demonstrate principles presented between analyzed games and teaching processes, from a perspective that aligns with the media's view on the subject. The methodology includes a state-of-the-art review to understand which research has been conducted. There is, thus, a bibliographic analysis of national and international authors, seeking to develop arguments that align with the educational value of games. The analyses present graphs and tables to synthesize the gathered data, along with illustrative figures. The results have shown that studies regarding the playful properties of electronic games are present in different areas of knowledge over several years. It is also noted that the bibliography is extensive and brings relevant points to the debate. In conclusion, it is apparent that electronic games can be useful tools for learning, something to be considered by educational institutions. Future work may develop methods for such application, studying in an expanded manner the impact of such products on individuals' knowledge absorption performance.