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Gamification and Self-Determination Theory in Teaching Computational Thinking: An Experience with Quizizz Software

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The introductory programming disciplines, which include the teaching of algorithms and computational logic, have high failure and dropout rates. Developing Computational Thinking in students can contribute to learning programming fundamentals by building algorithmic and problem-solving skills. However, keeping students engaged in training such skills is still a challenge. In this sense, this work proposes an intervention for teaching Computational Thinking in the initial semesters of the Technician in Informatics and Bachelor of Computer Science courses, using gamification as a motivational strategy and the Quizizz software as a gamified platform. To evaluate the results, a mixed-method case study was used to perform a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data and, subsequently, integrate them. The results obtained were discussed based on the Theory of Self-Determination, indicating that students demonstrated a high level of oriented autonomy and motivation to learn, regardless of the performance obtained.

Source: Informatics in Education

DOI: 10.15388/infedu.2025.17

Authors: Cynthia Pinheiro Santiago, Antonio Rodrigo dos Santos Silva, José Wally Mendonça Menezes, Francisco José Alves de Aquino

Institution: Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7090324229

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