Herramienta didáctica gamificada para potenciar el desarrollo de competencias digitales

Abstract

The present project aimed to assess the impact of gamification on the teaching and learning process for the development of digital competencies in tenth-grade students of the Mathematics subject at the Hermano Miguel Private Educational Unit in Machala, Ecuador. The main objective of the research was to design a Mathematics course in Canvas LMS, which includes a structure, interactive content, educational resources, and interactive activities. To achieve this, digital tools were used to create interactive activities that encourage active student participation and the development of digital competencies. The model used is ADDIE, which allowed for a structured process in developing the prototype and ensured that the prototype design incorporates gamification elements to complement the development of digital competencies. The prototype evaluation consisted of two experiences: in the first one, the gamified environment was executed and evaluated in person at the institution, with the participation of the mathematics teacher. This allowed for an initial assessment of the gamified virtual environment. In the second experience, the "Gamified Adventure" prototype created in Canvas LMS was presented in person in the computer lab. Computers were used for content interaction and activity completion, and a projector was used for the prototype presentation. Data collection involved the use of a survey technique, utilizing a closed-ended questionnaire on a Likert scale and open-ended questions for students. This allowed for the evaluation of the project's effectiveness and provided insights for future improvements in the design of the gamified virtual environment. IBM SPSS software was used for data analysis, which facilitated the organized description of the survey data, yielding effective results. Additionally, it provided detailed and high-quality graphics that helped present the results in a visually appealing manner.