Desenvolvimento de um protótipo funcional de gamificação para a plataforma Be Active com base em teorias de engajamento estudanti

Abstract

This research is linked to the Graduate Program in Education (PPGE) at the University of Western Paulista (Unoeste), within the research line Public Policies in Education, Formative Processes, and Diversity. The study focuses on the development of a gamification prototype for the Be Active educational platform, a digital environment that integrates active learning methodologies such as Peer Instruction, Problem-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, and Team-Based Learning. The research is justified by the growing need for pedagogical strategies that promote greater student engagement in digital learning environments. Gamification emerges as an alternative capable of making these experiences more dynamic through the use of game-inspired elements such as points, rankings, achievements, immediate feedback, avatars, and learning pathways. The study seeks to answer the following question: how can gamification elements be integrated into the Be Active platform to enhance student engagement? The main objective is to develop and validate a gamification prototype aimed at promoting student engagement. The research adopts a qualitative and applied approach, organized into three stages: a literature review and analysis of gamified platforms; the development of the prototype for Be Active; and the validation of the proposed solution with the multidisciplinary team responsible for the platform. It is expected that the results will contribute to a better understanding of the potential of gamification as a strategy to support active learning methodologies and strengthen learning experiences in digital environments. As a possible future development of the platform, the use of Learning Analytics resources is highlighted as a means of supporting pedagogical decision-making.