ProgeteQuest: uma plataforma web gamificada para promoção do engajamento e motivação no ensino

Abstract

Gamification has emerged as an effective strategy for increasing student engagement and motivation in educational environments. In this context, this work presents the development of ProgeteQuest, a gamified platform designed to support the teaching and learning process in higher education. The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate a solution that uses gamification elements to encourage student participation in academic activities. The adopted methodology included requirements elicitation and specification, solution modeling and user evaluation. ProgeteQuest was implemented using modern web technologies and provides functionalities such as user management, class management, activities, rankings, check-ins, and discussion forums. To evaluate the proposed solution, tests were conducted with users from the academic environment, allowing the analysis of usability, user experience, and perceptions regarding the gamification mechanisms employed. The results indicated that the platform was well accepted by participants, contributing to student engagement and motivation in the proposed activities. It is concluded that the use of gamification elements in educational environments can enhance student participation and support the teaching and learning process.