Gamification and game-based learning (GBL) has been widely implemented in educational processes, mainly in elementary education; it has been applied less frequently in university education. The objective was to test the effect of game-mediated teaching strategies on mathematics teaching in first-year engineering students. A quantitative study was done within the framework of a design-based research. Eighty-one (81) students participated in the research, all from the Dif-ferential Calculus course. Twelve (12) didactic units were designed. The instru-ment used was the Synthesized Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (SIMMS), adapted to record the categories of Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction (Keller's motivational model). A significant contribution of the pedagogical strategy and the different categories of motivation was verified, whereas the significance between collaboration and motivation was also evident (intervention 2). Finally, the strategy can provide preliminary evidences in reduc-ing dropout. In conclusion, game-based learning can be used to strengthen educa-tional processes in engineering.
El objetivo de este artículo es presentar una revisión sistemática sobre el aprendizaje basado en juegos, aplicado a la enseñanza de las matemáticas en la educación superior. La tecnología en las aulas ha generado cambios notables y nuevos entornos de aprendizaje, entre los cuales los juegos logran captar la atención de muchos usuarios, generar compromiso y mejores resultados de aprendizaje. Se utilizó una metodología de revisión de registros a partir de cinco índices bibliográficos y bases de datos de interés en el área educacional, se realizó el análisis bibliométrico correspondiente, la evaluación de calidad y la generación de conclusiones. Los resultados muestran 19 registros que abordan diferentes mediaciones y que se orientan al desarrollo cognitivo, emocional, afectivo, de habilidades blandas y de comportamiento. Estos hallazgos permiten a los investigadores interesados en el tema y a las instituciones educativas analizar la relevancia y los aportes positivos de los juegos (digitales o no digitales) en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Palabras clave: aprendizaje basado en juegos; motivación; revisión sistemática de la literatura; matemáticas; educación superior.
El presente trabajo expone los principales resultados de la primera fase de una investigación asociada a la determinación de un modelo general de un campus inteligente. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura a partir de una rigurosa selección de documentos, lo cual ha dado lugar al planteamiento de los pilares que dirigen la universidad a realizar prácticas inteligentes, integrando la gestión del conocimiento, la innovación y la sostenibilidad. El modelo flexibiliza la incorporación de elementos institucionales, respetando siempre la autonomía universitaria e inclusión social, con el fin de proponer un marco de trabajo que permita guiar a las Instituciones de Educación Superior hacia el desarrollo inteligente de forma integral que beneficie a toda la comunidad universitaria.
The development of mathematical skills for future engineers is essential. Game-based learning (GBL) and gamification have been widely used in elementary education, but less applied in higher education. The objective of this article was to evaluate the effect of didactic strategies mediated by games in the teaching of mathematics in first-year engineering students. A qualitative study was carried out. Five (5) teaching units were designed. Seven (7) focus groups were developed with 81 participants from the differential calculus course. The keyword in context−KWIC technique was used for the focus group analysis. The categories attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction (Keller's motivational model) were evaluated. An important contribution of the pedagogical strategy to student motivation, teamwork, commitment, and argumentation was verified. In conclusion, game-based learning makes it possible to strengthen the motivation of students in the educational processes of mathematics in engineering.
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