Refuerzo pedagógico mediante rutas de aprendizaje gamificadas de sistemas operativos en el 1ero informática B del Colegio de Bachillerato Simón Bolívar

Abstract

Thanks to technological advances, innovative and personalized solutions have been developed for each student, which has allowed to improve the quality of education at all levels. Learning paths are one of the most effective tools that have been developed in this context. That being said, the general objective of the research was to develop a gamified learning path for pedagogical reinforcement in the Operating Systems subject and to analyze the impact of learning paths on the teaching-learning process. To do this, the constructivist theory was used as a theoretical framework, which suggests that students construct their own knowledge through their experience and reflection on it. Theoretical approaches related to gamification and its impact on student motivation and learning, as well as the importance of pedagogical reinforcement in the teaching and learning process, were used to support the approach to the problem. A mixed methodology was employed that combined qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate the results of the research. In terms of the qualitative approach (pre-test), an interview was conducted with the subject teacher regarding their first encounter with the prototype. On the other hand, in the quantitative approach, a preliminary observation of the problem was made, which culminated in a survey applied to the 28 students of the first Informatics B. The research results showed that the gamified learning path developed was effective in improving students' understanding of Operating Systems subject, as well as their motivation and academic performance. There was high acceptance of the gamified tool by the students, suggesting its potential usefulness in enhancing the teaching-learning process. In this sense, the gamified learning path becomes a valuable resource for the classroom teaching-learning process by promoting active participation and greater commitment from students in their own learning process. In conclusion, the implementation of gamified learning paths can be an effective strategy to improve the teaching and learning process in the Operating Systems subject, contributing to students' understanding and maintaining their motivation and attention during classes. Finally, the implementation of this tool is strongly recommended in other educational contexts since it can significantly enhance students' learning and promote the construction of meaningful knowledge in a playful and motivating environment.