Gamificação com temática Game of Thrones no ensino de manutenção de software

Abstract

The Software Maintenance course is often perceived by students as overly theoretical and disconnected from practical applications, which can compromise engagement and learning effectiveness. In light of this challenge, innovative strategies have been sought to make teaching more appealing. One such strategy is gamification, which, when integrated with academic tutoring, can transform the learning environment into a more dynamic and collaborative experience. Objective: This article aims to report on the experience of applying gamification integrated with tutoring in classes at Federal University of Ceará, Russas Campus, during the 2024.1 and 2024.2 semesters, detailing the academic objectives of the activities, the methods used, and the perceived impacts. Methodology or Steps: The adopted methodology involved dividing students into themed houses inspired by the Game of Thrones series, which competed against each other in activities such as quizzes, gamified battles, system reengineering, and challenges using Sonar Cloud. Data collection was carried out through perception questionnaires (IMI and IMMS), academic performance, and direct tutoring observations. Results: The expected results include increased student engagement and motivation, strengthened collaborative learning, and improved academic performance. Data indicate that 85% of students evaluated the methodology positively in 2024.1, and 82% in 2024.2, highlighting the variety of proposed activities and suggestions for improvement regarding the frequency of gamified actions.