Um método para projeto e avaliação de jogos sérios : desenvolvimento e aplicação em um jogo para ensino de modelagem de processos de negócios

Abstract

This study prescribes and describes the results of applying a method of developing serious educational games based on Design Science Research (DSR). The research describes methods of developing serious games found in the literature and how much they adhere to DSR steps; operationally describes the steps of the proposed method, applying principles and models of game design, DSR and Systematic Literature Review; and applies this method to create a game that teaches business process modeling. The proposed method has seven steps: problem definition, definition of learning objectives, search for similar games in the literature, definition of design elements, game development, playtests and discussion of results. The game created with the method, Fluzzograma, presented good results and feedbacks during three playtests, satisfactorily fulfilling the learning objectives related to the original problem and achieving a good reception. Even with limitations regarding the results found for the method and its application, the research validates the method effectiveness and academic rigor.