Using game techniques to engage software engineering students
Published on:
8 May 2024
Primary Category:
Software Engineering
Paper Authors:
Simone Tonhão,
Marcelo Shigenaga,
Julio Herculani,
Andressa Medeiros,
Aline Amaral,
Williamson Silva,
Thelma Colanzi,
Igor Steinmacher
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Gamification enhances software engineering class appeal and training effectiveness.
Key areas gamified: testing, quality; competition and cooperation are top elements.
Main benefit is improving student engagement and motivation.
Can also increase performance, skills, and best practices adoption.
Poor implementation causes performance and motivation decline.
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Using game techniques to engage software engineering students
This paper investigates applying gamification in software engineering education through a tertiary study, finding it can increase student engagement and motivation. However, improper implementation may negatively impact performance. Key areas for gamification are testing and quality, with competition and cooperation the most used game elements.
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