Sistema web de ensino gamificado

Abstract

This work presents the development of a gamified web-based learning system to help increase student engagement and motivation in distance education courses. The rationale is based on the significant growth of distance education in Brazil and the challenges related to high dropout rates, mainly caused by demotivation and lack of interaction in the virtual environment. Gamification is adopted as a methodological approach to transform the learning process, applying elements such as goals, challenges, rewards, and progress tracking, which encourage active student participation. The React.js and Node.js technologies were used for the system's development, and functionalities such as a points and XP system, rankings, badges, and performance statistics were implemented. The methodology used was the iterative and incremental methodology, which includes the stages of communication, planning, modeling, construction, and delivery. The developed system includes three user profiles: administrator, responsible for system management; teacher, who creates and monitors courses; The student will be able to access educational content, participate in gamified activities, track their progress, and receive rewards that encourage continued studies. Thus, the tool seeks to make the learning process more dynamic and motivational, offering additional support to distance education and mitigating barriers such as isolation and demotivation. During development, informative functionality and integration tests were conducted to verify the system's stability and performance in a development environment. The main functionalities worked correctly, and the gamification elements, such as points, levels, and rewards, were shown to make the interface more interactive and dynamic. Thus, the system demonstrates good technical and functional performance, meeting the proposed objectives.