Gamification and early childhood education in the context of the pandemic / Gamificação e educação infantil no contexto da pandemia

Abstract

This article brings discussions about the characteristics o gamified classes and how they can be inserted in the context of Early Childhood Education. Gamification is a new concept, arising from new technologies associated with education. From this new concept, the teacher can use the concepts of games (games), used on the internet, in daily work in the classroom. When you read the term gamification, it is initially associated with the need for computers, smartphones and other technology-related hardware, but gamification brings a broad concept that can be used in different educational contexts. The general objective of the research, therefore, is to present the concept of gamification and how it can be used in Kindergarten classes. This is a bibliographical, qualitative research that analyzed the theme in question from the material produced and published in Brazil. The research concludes that gamification is an effective and interesting work proposal in Early Childhood Education, capable of bringing significant benefits to children's learning at this stage of schooling.