Learning technologies, gamification, and human factors

Scope

This line studies how digital technologies can sustain engagement and learning, and how human factors shape the work of software teams. It combines gamification and serious games grounded in motivation theories, active teaching methodologies, learning analytics, learning sciences, and the development of socio-emotional and collaboration skills in teams, including in software engineering education.

It is the center’s line with the largest volume of projects and supervisions, with platforms such as Alvorecer Feudal, Jornada IHC, and OctaAnalysis and UnB’s A3M program.

Research questions

Which gamification elements sustain intrinsic motivation over a semester?
How can interaction data predict dropout and disengagement risk in time to intervene?
Which practices develop teamwork and socio-emotional skills in computing courses?

Main methods

Quasi-experimental classroom studies
Psychometric instruments
Interaction data analysis
Participatory design

Recent output 126

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Linked supervisions 58

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Line history

Evolves the line “Learning Sciences, Serious Games and Gamification” the group already registered institutionally at UnB (SIGAA, 2021–present), broadened to learning analytics, active methodologies, and human factors in teams.