A utilização de computação desplugada no apoio ao ensino-aprendizagem na disciplina desenvolvimento de software para web

Abstract

Unplugged computing is a methodology that teaches computing concepts without the use of computers, through playful and interactive activities to develop skills such as computational thinking and logical reasoning. In education, this approach has proven effective in overcoming difficulties faced by many students, especially in introductory programming courses, where abstraction and concept comprehension can be challenging. This study analyzes the effectiveness of unplugged computing as a pedagogical support tool in the Software Development for the Web course, part of the Computer Science program at the Federal University of Ceará, Campus Russas. The research integrates unplugged activities, such as the “HTML Puzzle”, “Hidden CSS Game” and “Answer or Pass with JavaScript”, with traditional teaching methods. Additionally, we evaluate the impact of these activities on student engagement and learning through an assessment form about the unplugged activities. The objective is to contribute to the development of more inclusive and accessible pedagogical strategies, facilitating the learning of key course concepts, especially in higher education contexts with technological limitations.