Criação de um livro-jogo digital para auxiliar no ensino de entropia

Abstract

Physics education, especially in regard to the teaching of abstract concepts such as entropy, faces recurring challenges related to low student interest and conceptual complexity. In this context, the development of pedagogical strategies that promote understanding and motivation seems necessary. This study proposes the creation of a digital gamebook as a didactic support tool for teaching the physics concept of entropy mainly for elementary school students. The developed material is grounded in educational games, non-linear narratives, design methodologies, and the thermodynamic and statistical conceptions of entropy. The gamebook was developed using the Twine software, with an adapted design methodology that included the stages of problem analysis, production of alternatives, narrative structuring, prototype development, and testing. The evaluation of the material was conducted through questionnaires and through qualitative analysis of reports provided by Physics teachers, considering aspects such as clarity, engagement, and educational adequacy. The results indicate that the gamebook has potential as a complementary didactic resource, highlighting the clarity of the texts, the playful approach, and the contextualization of environmental causes. However, improvements like greater narrative fluency, the expansion of examples directly related to entropy, and the standardization of the graphic style are required to be effectively applied in classrooms. The developed gamebook constitutes a viable and promising alternative for introducing the concept of entropy in an accessible and motivating manner.