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The article illustrates the methodology and the first experimentation of the “HERIVERSO project”, which aims to create a gamification platform for the digitisation and representation of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The workflow used is defined by the study of the criteria for the conservation of intangible values. This methodology was designed to be applicable to different examples of ICH, based on the experience of the pilot case. The project also aims to test a new way of managing tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage through blockchain technology, implementing a heritage management system that will work by tokenizing digital assets to enable their reinterpretation and sale.Underlying the project is therefore the question: how to digitise ICH and use it in gamification, without distorting its meaning or losing its values, but allowing a full fruition and accessibility? The methodology used to answer this question is described using the example of the chosen case study: the Corpus Christi celebration in Valencia (Spain).To achieve these objectives, an agnostic, scalable and flexible platform for the digitisation of spaces, artifacts and instruments has been developed, composed of six technological modules. The contents must be introduced by the cultural agent and are based on two essential elements for the functioning of the system: the geolocation of ICH in the territory and the geolocation of digital content and gamification dynamics within real environments. In addition, the use of NFTs ensure the authenticity of the intangible asset and facilitating the generation of economic benefits for it.DOI: https://doi.org/10.20365/disegnarecon.32.2024.7

The plots of soft-boiled novels usually offer a game of riddles and puzzles that challenge the reader. That is why it has been easier for structures to be adapted to new dimensions. Through interactive literature and transmedia narrative, the aim is to explore how this genre has been transferred to other works in different formats. The study will address some concrete examples to finally show the design of an interactive and transmedia product with the purpose of teaching literature to high school students. The research does not aim to show a learning process but the design and development of a game to learn.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe how smartphone applications can contribute to the management of epilepsy in children and adolescents. Data source: This is an integrative review conducted on the Medline, PubMed, and SciELO databases, based on the descriptors “epilepsy” and “smartphone.” Original studies published between 2017–2023 in Portuguese or English that addressed the research question were included. Theses and dissertations, duplicate studies, literature reviews, and studies that did not answer the research question were excluded. Data synthesis: A total of 178 studies were located, of which six were selected for this review. The sample included 731 participants (631 children and adolescents with epilepsy and 100 caregivers). The applications allow for the collection of seizure frequency; timing and type of crisis; reminders for medication administration; and information about sleep quality. They can store these data for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and users to monitor the progress of the condition. Conclusions: The use of applications in managing seizures in children and adolescents with epilepsy shows promising results by promoting continuous and personalized monitoring. Further studies are needed to optimize beneficial outcomes and overcome challenges.

This article introduces the innovative concept of STREAMING, which integrates Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, A.I, Mathematics, Intelligence & Emotional Intelligence, Inclusion, and Gamification to create a comprehensive and inclusive educational framework. By examining existing literature, this narrative review highlights the potential of STREMING to enhance educational practices and ensure equal opportunities for all students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Key findings from various studies emphasize the effectiveness of inclusive STEM high schools, the benefits of integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the impact of gamification on student engagement and learning outcomes. The review demonstrates that STREAMING can foster a more inclusive, engaging, and effective educational environment, equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and contribute to an increasingly complex and technologically advanced society.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand nursing students’ perception regarding Escape Room use to develop leadership skills. Methods: a qualitative exploratory-descriptive study, with 97 nursing students. Escape Room game sessions were held, totaling ten. Subsequently, a debriefing and analysis was carried out using the Discourse of the Collective Subject method, through the focus group technique. Ethical procedures were respected. Results: students’ perceptions about using this methodology to develop leadership skills were positive and significant. The effectiveness of the game in teaching and developing these skills in nursing practice stands out. Final Considerations: the game was an effective active methodology in approaching the proposed content, promoting satisfaction and easy assimilation.

Objective: This study aims to understand how researchers have approached gamification in entrepreneurship education and, based on this analysis, propose directions for future research through the systematization of Theories, Contexts, Characteristics, and Methodologies (TCCM Framework). Methodology: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) protocol was used for the systematic review in eight research databases (Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Springer, Emerald, Wiley, Sage, and Taylor & Francis). 33 empirical studies published between 2017 and 2022 were included. Main results: Most of the research did not explore a variety of existing theories, such as the Theory of Planned Behavior. Additionally, the works focus on higher education, with a gap in the context of primary and secondary education. It is suggested that samples be gender-balanced, mixed-method analyses, experimental and longitudinal studies. Contributions: The study contributes to the literature by compiling the main approaches adopted in gamified entrepreneurship education. Additionally, it proposes a research agenda based on gaps in the literature. Relevance and originality: This research adopts a joint approach of the PRISMA and TCCM protocols, advancing beyond the mere description of results, with the intent of grounding a proactive research agenda for the entrepreneurship academic community. Managerial and social contributions: The identification of best practices for the application of gamification in entrepreneurship education - game design and selection of learning objectives - provides insights for educators, policymakers, entrepreneurship support institutions, and corporate programs.

Guided by inoculation theory and studies that examined serious games as a form of intervention to inoculate individuals against fake news, this study tested the impact on college (n = 84) and junior high and secondary school (n = 30) students of a fake news computer game developed in Singapore. The findings were replicated across both samples: Those who played the game subsequently improved in their self-reported scores on perceiving fake news as a threat, skepticism toward information from social media, and being cautious about believing in information they encounter online. We also found that those who played the game scored higher in detecting fake news than those who did not play the game–consistent with the predicted effects of message inoculation.

The black swan event in education systems of the whole world has generated a surge in the demand for web based teaching and learning. Starting as inevitability, online education turned into an emergence of numerous educational platforms, tools and methods. The saying presuming that black swans did not exist-has become reinterpreted to rare events that are beyond the realm of normal. The general understanding that online education as a whole does not exist —has become reinterpreted to the most up-to-date and commonly used way of teaching. Getting used to an absolutely digital way of delivery is a long process, which requires supporting our learners throughout this journey of digitalization. This paper explores which lesson conducting patterns, such as various activities and games, can help overcome psychological barriers related to the lack of interpersonal communication and one-on-one support in online teaching. It also addresses how university students can benefit from the online delivery of ESL courses and examines the strategies that make the students more successful in a new normal. This paper raises questions how to best support English preparatory program university students in a way that they can take the most out of e-learning. This study was designed to analyze the psychological determinants of the learners’ behavior relevant to online learning. The number of psychological challenges that the students are facing in online medium of communication, and how these issues can be addressed. This study, based on the students being surveyed, focused on English Preparatory Program university students, who are currently combining faculty courses and English language course. The research study was conducted through the questionnaire and sent to the students via Google Forms. The students got open ended and Yes/No questions pertaining to the online environment, and structure of the course in terms of benefits, pitfalls and suggestions to take into consideration, when learning in a new reality. All the questions were answered anonymously.

Hace ya tiempo que numerosos investigadores comparten la convicción de que la educación literaria de los adolescentes reclama otros caminos que los habitualmente transitados. Con la intención de renovar las iniciativas educativas, se diseñó una propuesta de intervención pedagógica basada en el concepto de las “constelaciones literarias” de Jover (2007), y fundamentada en las estrategias de innovación docente de la gamificación (Marín 2015). En este contexto, se presenta un proyecto de innovación educativo centrado en el fomento del hábito lector titulado “Las cuatro galaxias de Góngora: un universo de estrellas por descubrir”. En él. se ofrece una propuesta de incentivación a la lectura del género poético que consiste en la creación de cuatro itinerarios lectores a partir de cuatro poemas del escritor barroco Luis de Góngora y Argote. Los resultados obtenidos han sido positivos, gracias a esta iniciativa, no solo el alumnado mejora su comprensión lectora, sino que aumenta su interés por la poesía barroca al relacionarla intertextualmente con producciones artísticas diversas y, sobre todo, próximas a su contemporaneidad.

Gamification has gone through a faddish cycle. It first gained prominence around 2012 and was quickly abandoned, as practitioners did not achieve the outcomes they expected. According to Gartner’s Hype Cycle, Gamification is at a point at which one might expect wide scale adoption. However, if history is not to repeat itself and results are to be achieved as theoretically predicted, a deeper understanding of the concept is essential. In the current study, the researchers attempt to evaluate a gamified learning experience. The participants were students of a Master in Business Administration course. The students were asked to participate in a gamified module and relevant data was collected, before and after the intervention. Based on a review of literature, the researchers identified the exogenous variables of Valence, Attitude towards use of Technology and Experience with Technology. The endogenous variables identified included Reaction and Learning. The findings of the study suggest that the gamified module resulted in increase in knowledge and that Attitude, Experience and Valence significantly predicted the Learner’s reaction to the experience. The findings of the study provide support to key theories in the area of gamification and insights for practitioners, on the factors to be considered before using a gamified learning intervention.

This work inquiries the potential of the digital tool in teaching and the possibilities of gamification for teaching citizenship education in Italian schools. Starting from the Italian law n ° 92 of 2019, some limits of teaching in the field of citizenship are focused and strategies and methodologies are analyzed starting from the training of teachers in the development of digital skills, as indicated by the European Recommendations for the optimization of teaching and learning process and for the promotion of the interaction of fully inclusive educational contexts. Furthermore, as a strategy of choice, the suggestion that comes from gamification and the creation of innovative learning environments in highlighted, structured in accordance with internal motivation of the learner, stimulated by the interactive and collaborative modes of the video game and, often, forgotten by traditional teaching.

ABSTRACT One of the major challenges when teaching second language learners is to maintain them motivated and eager to learn and work on the proposed activity. The literature showed that a combination of social constructivism and technology-integrated learning is crucial for achieving the goals set by modern educational objectives. However, in order to have a robust response from students, one should take into account the psychological aspect of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. This paper proposes a gamified activity in Portuguese L2 that aims to intensify the students’ motivation. Ten undergraduate students participated in this study. Their responses show that novel studies based on awards and gamification can boost the students’ motivation when learning Portuguese.

This paper aims to evaluate the impact of gamification as a practice of teaching entrepreneurship on the entrepreneurial intention. We applied the FishBanks simulation to entrepreneurship classes of a Brazilian technical business course at the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN). We adopted as an identification strategy the use of the methods of difference-in-differences, combined with propensity score matching and quantile regression to investigate the impact of gamification on entrepreneurial intention of the students of a technical business course. The sample was composed of 191 students on a longitudinal panel of two periods, with 106 students in the treatment group and 85 students in the control group, totaling 382 observations. The results indicate a positive and statistically significant impact of the use of the business game on the entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, we observed a higher impact of gamification in entrepreneurial intention of the students in the first quartile of the entrepreneurial intention.

O objetivo desse artigo é destacar a apropriação de vocabulário em língua estrangeira (LE) em situações de aprendizagem, tais como em atividades de gamification e jogos lúdico-interativos. Tendo em vista o processamento de linguagem, partimos da perspectiva de que o acesso lexical corresponde à emissão e produção de significados, ou seja, dos vocabulários, e está associado aos aspectos cognitivos, culturais e sociais de uma língua (BARBOSA, 2009). Logo, compreendendo a relação entre o processamento linguístico e a apropriação de um novo idioma, apontamos a relevância de ferramentas digitais para motivar o alunado ao desenvolvimento do léxico em LE. Para alcançarmos esse propósito, a metodologia do trabalho enfoca um levantamento qualitativo e bibliográfico (CRESWELL, 2010; YIN, 2016), revisitando na literatura, estudos que amparem a premência da temática. Logo, selecionamos quatro artigos que melhor se encaixam às necessidades do escopo desta pesquisa. Os resultados apontam que gamificar atividades (BORGES, 2017) e utilizar jogos lúdico-interativos (MARINHO; MIRANDA, 2019), em contexto de aprendizagem, parecem corresponder às estratégias de ensino e apropriação lexical em LE, porquanto tende a despertar a motivação e o engajamento do aluno. Apesar disso, observa-se que os aplicativos móveis ainda precisam atualizar seus designers para contextualizar a aplicação de interculturalidade às atividades gamificadas. Mesmo assim, incentivamos o uso dessas ferramentas digitais e sugerimos a continuidade de ações de pesquisas empíricas acerca da temática, a fim de divulgar observações relevantes à comunidade acadêmica.

This article describes a configurable and computable instructional model based on gamification elements. The empirical evaluation of the model is also reported using the software engineering area as the scope of application; in the experimental study two treatments were compared: the traditional dynamics of using a paper document for the Performance Test, and the use of a Virtual Learning Environment configured based on in the model; the dependent variables considered were time and score. From the statistical analysis it was possible to conclude that the students did not present significant differences in the scores obtained in both treatments; however, the time turned out to be a variable with significant differences.

The present article is the result of an investigation to verify if the gamification strategies in a distance learning course at the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY) are considered as innovative educational practices, according to the elements of its educational model and to verify the relevance of these strategies through the students' perception. The course was developed through an instructional design model using three basic gamification strategies (storytelling, escape room and "PBL"). Students' reflective journals were used to assess these strategies, as well as their comments in the discussion forums. It was found that the characteristics of UADY's educational model allow the development of innovative strategies such as gamification and on the other hand, students reported having experiences such as new ways of learning and developing behaviors such as motivation and teamwork. These findings are consistent with the literature and generate positive perspectives for the development of gamification in distance education at the university level.

MONOGRAFÍA: ENSEÑANZA DE LA GRAMÁTICA EN ELE: RESULTADOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN Y NUEVAS PROPUESTAS La enseñanza de una gramática cognitiva se va perfilando como una forma efectiva de explicar contenidos que durante mucho tiempo se han presentado como sujetos a numerosas reglas de gramática y sus casi igual de numerosas excepciones provocando en ocasiones la confusión de alumnos y profesorado y la sensación de arbitrariedad en la aplicación de dichas reglas. Por otro lado, el desarrollo de herramientas digitales y la Web 2.0 ofrecen un contexto favorable para una enseñanza de la gramática motivadora, significativa, contextualizada y basada en la reflexión y la colaboración. En este artículo se presenta una actividad diseñada con una herramienta digital y se proponen dos modalidades de realización (individual y con foro de discusión) para fomentar una enseñanza-aprendizaje del contraste entre indicativo y subjuntivo desde el punto de vista de la gramática cognitiva y del aprendizaje basado en la colaboración por el que aboga el constructivismo. ABSTRACT The teaching of a grammar using a cognitive approach is gaining prominence as an effective way of presenting contents, which have been traditionally explained through a plethora of grammar rules and exceptions leading to confusion and a sense of chaos among both learners and teachers when applying those rules. Furthermore, the development of new digital tools and the possibilities of the Web 2.0 offer a space for teaching the grammar in a way that engages learners and provides for contexts that make it significant while inviting to reflection and collaboration. This paper presents an activity designed using a digital tool and two ways of carrying out the activity (individually or by using a discussion board) are proposed. The aim of the activity is to promote the teaching and learning of the difference between indicative and subjunctive from the point of view of a cognitive grammar and a constructivist view of learning through collaboration.

Because video games are still considered ’low culture’ by many whilst being one of the most important art forms of the XXI century, this pa­per proposes a new concept for the field of game studies with the main goal of being a useful tool for the consolidation of the artistic recognition of the medium. A few countries have officially recognized video games as an art form and im­plemented legislation to support video game artists and their work; unfortunately, many gov­ernments still do not recognize this artistic field. For video games to achieve a widespread artistic legitimation it is necessary more critical thinking and institutional validation. The proposed neolo­gism – ‘videogametism’ – is an appropriation of the Eisensteinian concept of ‘cinematism’ and, as Sergei Eisenstein’s legitimation term, ‘videog­ametism’ intends to support the recognition of video game artistic status, asserting that all art forms are present in this medium and that some artistic artifacts are ‘videogamatic’.

Parasitology can be defined as the branch of biology that studies parasites and parasitism in general, covering diverse areas, such as helminthology, protozoology, ectoparasitology and entomology. Due to the large amount of content studied and the complexity of scientific names, it is generally difficult for students to fix the content taught during the course. Gamification has been gaining ground in current teaching methodologies, as it represents an alternative way of how knowledge can be passed on, as it is clear that the playful form of teaching shows a higher rate of fixation and learning. Therefore, the aim was to develop a quiz application on veterinary parasitology for Android smartphones. The game was called VetParasitoQuiz, having been made available on Google’s online store for downloads on Android devices. Then, it was tested and evaluated by the students enrolled in the discipline of Veterinary Parasitology and the discipline of Parasitic Diseases of the semesters of 2018, of the Veterinary Medicine course at the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB) Sousa campus, where they evaluated the effectiveness of methods alternatives in teaching-learning, where through questionnaires and through the performance evaluation in the game, obtained positive results, showing that the gamification in higher education contributes to the fixation of subjects and that through application there is a stimulus to learning in an unconventional way , allowing greater memorization of the contents.

Este trabalho apresenta a utilização de uma atividade gamificada aplicada a uma disciplina de Psicologia e Educação Inclusiva, e analisar a efetividade do uso de elementos dos jogos para estimular o engajamento dos alunos e a aproximação deles com a prática sem sair da sala de aula. No contexto educacional, a utilização da Gamificação pode promover a aprendizagem, aumentar a motivação dos alunos e a autonomia, por se tratar de uma proposta que exige participação ativa. A pesquisa se constitui de uma amostra de 35 alunos, e a utilização de um questionário semi-estruturado, com 20 questões cujo os itens utilizaram uma escala likert de 5 pontos, variando de “Discordo Totalmente” a “Concordo Totalmente”, além de uma questão aberta. Para analisar as questões foi calculado o Ranking Médio Individual (RM) dos itens de escala likert e depois a média aritmética entre os RM que constitui cada uma das três categorias que estavam sendo investigadas. Os resultados obtidos através da análise dos questionários mostraram que a atividade proposta teve efeitos positivos no engajamento dos alunos, estimulando neles a autonomia em relação ao seu próprio processo de aprendizagem. A pesquisa também mostrou que a atividade foi positiva em aproximar os alunos com a prática do psicólogo no ambiente escolar, juntando teoria e sua aplicação.

El presente artículo versa sobre el uso de metodologías basadas en las TIC; más concretamente, sobre la gamificación como elemento generador de motivación en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en un contexto universitario japonés para la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera. Método: se realizó un estudio de carácter mixto (cuasiexperimental y transversal) aplicado a dos grupos de estudiantes (grupo control y experimental). Se partió de la hipótesis de que la aplicación de técnicas gamificadas provocaría un aumento de la motivación entre el alumnado y, por consiguiente, una mejora del rendimiento académico. Conclusiones: uno de los principales objetivos de la investigación era el de delimitar las mecánicas y plasmarlas en un curso gamificado y replicarlas en nuestra práctica docente, ya que según los resultados obtenidos queda demostrado que de esta forma se genera un mayor compromiso e implicación en los alumnos. GAMIFICATION PROJECT IN JAPANESE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE This paper discusses and highlights the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); more precisely showing gamification as a motivational generator element, in a Japanese university context, for teaching Spanish as a foreign language. The method: the investigative approach is a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) This quasi-experimental and cross-cutting design study was applied to two student groups (experimental and control groups). The working hypothesis is that as a result of the implementation of gamification strategies and techniques to a course through LMS (Blended Learning) for teaching Spanish, motivation and academic performance will increase among students. In conclusion: one of the main goals of this article is to frame and enclose the main mechanics of gamification, and apply them into our daily teaching. According to the data obtained, it is therefore apparent that we achieve a higher commitment and better involvement from our students.

Considering the need to engage and motivate English language students within the context of the Language without Borders (LwB) program at the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), gamification or the use of game thinking and mechanics in real life contexts was applied in a class from a 48-hour course. In this paper, this gamified class is analyzed and compared to a non-gamified one. We also investigate how students perceive the experience in comparison to the regular classes. The methodology employed is a qualitative teacher-research based on action research. Finally, we conclude that even though 100% of the students think that the gamified class is better, they feel just as motivated in non-gamified ones.

Los MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) siguen irrumpiendo en contextos universitarios de manera significativa. De forma mayoritaria, estos cursos se ofrecen como formación y aprendizaje de acceso universal, propiciando nuevos desafíos en la enseñanza y en sus planteamientos pedagógicos. A pesar de los beneficios de los MOOC en Educación Superior (p.ej. acceso gratuito y ubicuo a la educación), este tipo de cursos son frecuentemente criticados por su modelo de enseñanza centrado en el contenido. De este modo, la aplicación de pedagogías activas se presenta como una posible estrategia para intentar cambiar ese modelo y fomentar la participación de los estudiantes y mejorar las tasas de abandono. Así, el presente trabajo estudia los posibles beneficios de la gamificación y la colaboración para fomentar y motivar la participación de los estudiantes en los MOOC. Para ello, se ha optado por una metodología de investigación enfocada al diseño denominada Design-Based Research (DBR) con la intención de mostrar las evidencias de innovaciones pedagógicas que se han realizado en los diseños de tres MOOC llevados a cabo por la Universidad de Valladolid (España). Los resultados obtenidos en este proceso muestran el potencial de estas técnicas de colaboración y gamificación en MOOC considerando durante el diseño y/o rediseño algunos aspectos importantes para obtener los beneficios deseados. /// MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have significantly disrupted Higher Education. Usually, these online courses offer universal access to learning, generating new challenges regarding the form they are taught and the pedagogical approaches used. In fact, despite the benefits of MOOCs in Higher Education (e.g. ubiquitous and free access to learning), these courses are frequently critized due to their content-based teaching models. Therefore, the application of strategies promoting active learning is presented as a potential technique to change these models and to improve the student participation and dropout rates. This paper reflects on the potential benefits of gamification and collaboration to enhance and motivate student involvement in MOOCs. To this end, a Design-Based Research (DBR) methodology has been applied aiming to show evidence of these pedagogical innovations in three MOOCs carried out by the University of Valladolid (Spain). The outcomes of this process show the potential benefits of gamification and collaboration in MOOCs when taking into account some concrete aspects during the design and/or co-design of the courses.

O presente estudo tem como finalidade a exploração da utilidade de uma plataforma formativa/appmobile assente em gamification para a indústria hoteleira em Portugal, com conteúdos que respondam às necessidades de formação mais comuns neste contexto. Através da gamification, as empresas podem motivar os trabalhadores a participar em processos de aprendizagem e, assim, melhorar a produtividade. Com recurso a uma metodologia de natureza qualitativa, foram auscultados cinco diferentes stakeholders, do lado da oferta formativa e três do lado da procura. Neste caso foram recolhidos dados em três cadeias hoteleiras que operam em Portugal, abrangendo um total de vinte e três trabalhadores, em cinco focus group. Os resultados do estudo permitiram identificar as principais necessidades formativas existentes nas diferentes unidades, os principais obstáculos sentidos pelos gestores e trabalhadores na execução do plano formativo e identificar a gamification aplicada à formação como uma estratégia motivacional e de fomento da adesão à formação.

Resumen: Este artículo explora las posibilidades del texto literario como instrumento eficaz para incrementar la competencia comunicativa y cultural a través de una propuesta de unidad didáctica por tareas dirigida a alumnos de ELE, nivel B2, y que permite ser explotada con técnicas de gamificación. Se utilizará la novela policíaca La playa de los ahogados (2009), de Domingo Villar, escrita originariamente en gallego (A praia dos afogados) y adaptada cinematográficamente en 2015. Este hecho permite introducir la dimensión transmedial (texto y audiovisual) del proyecto narrativo. Con ello se pretende, igualmente, explotar el aspecto geográfico de la literatura, como contenido relevante para abordar la diversidad cultural hispánica. Los elementos de suspense (conseguidos a través de recursos como la creación de escenarios reales -Vigo y su entorno-, un crimen, un detective y unos sospechosos), propician el estímulo a la lectura, que se potenciará con tareas, cuya estación final estimula la imaginación y la escritura creativa por parte de los alumnos. Abstract: This article explores the possibilities of the literary text as an effective instrument to increase communicative and cultural competence through a proposal of a didactic unit which was built on two didactic perspectives: a task-based approach and gamification proceedings. The target group would be composed of Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL) students, who belong to the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (2001). This didactic unit is based on the crime fiction entitled La playa de los ahogados (2009), which was written originally in Galician language by Domingo Villar (A praia dos afogados). Later on, in 2015, its adaptation to the cinema allowed us to introduce the transmedia dimension (text and audiovisual) into the project narrative. Geographical aspects of literature will be unveiled along this article, all of which would result in an effective instrument to deepen into the diversity of the Hispanic culture. The suspense elements (reached out through different resources such as the creation of real scenarios -Vigo and its surroundings-, a crime, a detective and some suspects), encourage reading through exploratory tasks, whose final aim is to stimulate student´s imagination and creative writing abilities.

Classcraft, an online educational tool that allows the classroom to be gamified by giving a role-playing dimension to the learning experience, is the central axis of the educational proposal presented throughout this document. This, acting as a backdrop during the educational intervention, allows the students to immerse themselves in a reality of alternative learning, embodying different characters throughout an adventure while continuing their usual classroom rhythm. This proposal, although it could be applied to the set of areas, was focused on the foreign language subject English, with the aim of alleviating the disinterest andgeneral apathy before the challenge of learning the grammar of the Anglo-Saxon language. In addition, promotes teamwork and the use of information and communication technologies in situations that require the translation and interpretation of texts.

Populism studies tend to understand populism as a purely political phenomenon (Mudde; Kaltwasser, 2017; Müller, 2016). To categorize someone as a populist or not, is in many cases solely based on an evaluation of discourse, style or even ideology. It is much rarer to see approaches to populism that focus on the relation between politics and media and digital media in particular (welcome exceptions are CESARINO 2019 e SILVA, 2019). Throughout this contribution, I will argue that we cannot understand populism in full without focusing in detail on how populists and others actually construct the populist voice, how they communicate themselves on different platforms as the ‘true representatives of the people’. This inevitably means taking the changing media landscape into account as a key-context that shapes contemporary populism. The hybrid media system, its media logics, affordances and its culture of connectivity need to be considered when trying to make sense of populism and politics in general in the 21st century.

One of the great current challenges in education is the guarantee of a quality education, for this, teacher training becomes an essential action. Thus, it is necessary to study the continuing education of teachers, which seeks strategies that help the teaching practice. As the inclusion of digital technologies in teaching practices is still a challenge for many teachers, emerged the motivation in offering a continuing education course in a virtual learning environment, in order to understand how math teachers make use of technologies in education, as well as to investigate and understand the elements of gamification able to enhance the interaction and the involvement of teachers in this formation process, in order to create an environment conducive to reading and exchanging experiences. In this context, the present study aims to present the steps taken in the production of MOOC Digital Technologies for Mathematics Teaching.

Quality of teaching is increasingly important for the success of educational institutions. In this context, gamification is a tool often used to improve the teaching-learning process by helping both teachers and students reach their goals in the short, medium and long term. Given the importance of the topic both in academia and society, this article presents a systematic review of the literature on the use of gamification as a tool to enhance the quality of the teaching process in general, and, in particular, the teaching of management. The study searches the most relevant literature on the application of gamification to educational contexts and describes gamification’s main themes and constructs based on a systematic literature review of scholarly articles available in ISI Web of Science and Scopus databases. One of the main results of this study is to describe theoretical approaches to gamification and provide a conceptual model that gathers the contribution of various studies and paves the way for future research.

The importance of tourist information disclosure on digital platforms is, nowadays, reinforced by public entities such as Turismo de Portugal and Turismo do Algarve. The incorporation of strategies to encourage greater interest and involvement of the users are likely to contribute to a more effective dissemination of tourist destinations and their historical and cultural heritage. This paper presents the concepts, strategies and technologies in the design and implementation of the gamified WebGIS3D platform named CulRoute. This platform enables the users to visualize and navigate the three-dimensional virtual models of monuments and to explore the 'treasures' of each monument in a gaming environment, as well as to test their knowledge by answering optional quizzes. From the list of visited monuments and other information available on the platform, the user can create customized routes, save them into files or print as maps for later use.

Purpose: to compare the efficacies of traditional phonological therapy and phonology associated with the gamification strategy in children with Phonological Disorder (PD)., Methods: ten individuals with PD participated who showed the process of replacing liquids. They were randomized into two groups: traditional phonological therapy (control group - CG) and phonological therapy associated with a gamification strategy mediated by computer (gamification group - GG). The phonological intervention comprised, for both groups, stages of speech perception and production. Interventions differed in the perception stage, in which the GG was submitted to the game with gamification strategies. At the end of each session, individuals speech production (% of correct answers) were registered for each therapeutic stage, based on target words and sounding words. For analysis the following were considered: The individuals mean of correct answers for each therapeutic stage; PCC-R value (percentage of correct consonants) pre and post therapy; beyond of the number of sessions used to reach 85% of correct production., Results: there was no statistical difference between the types of intervention considering the average of correct answers of the productions and the number of sessions. There was a significant effect for pre- and post-therapy conditions in the comparison PCC-R values ​​for both models. The individuals in the GC had the PCC-R values higher than those of GG., Conclusion: both models of intervention present similar results, providing an improvement in the individuals phonological performance from the first session.

Higher Education Institutions have the missions of education, at a high level, research and cooperation. Regarding education, HEI must create an appropriate environment for learning, towards high-level academic performance. Students must be motivated to use the learning strategies in and out of the classes, to be able to make the best result of the learning effort. People is motivated according to several factors, such as external in nature (earn more money, gain social status, have a higher grade, …) or internal (intrinsic), which results from the core self. The latter is associated to the satisfaction people feel when doing something appealing. This paper describes the approach to applying gamification to a higher education subject in the course of computer science. It uses several game design mechanisms, such as adaptive challenges, rewards, curiosity and chance to increase the time students spend working, experiencing and learning in a HEI. The sections in the curriculum are transformed into levels, awarding stars for increasingly complex achievements. There is also the concept of soft currency, which is used to increase the student autonomy and incentive the work load. Some games are also used as learning experiences, allowing collective knowledge building in the preparation and also playing the games.

New mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets allow tourists and tourism service providers to interact nearly free of time or space constraints. Since tourists are by definition mobile, it is argued that this trend merits greater focus in research involving the various spaces through which “the always connected traveller” passes. Hence, this study aims to test the acceptance of a smartphone game which would support the tourism experience of visitors to an island with tourism. To this end, a survey was carried out with 378 tourists who perceived using the game as useful, easy, enjoyable, and compatible with the location. Results indicate that an updated tourist profile of a more connected and technologically sophisticated public includes interest in interaction with mobile technologies that assist tourists even on trips where they want to experience nature, adventure, social interaction and relaxation. Finally, the authors reflect on the use of games as a means of promoting sustainable behaviour among tourists.

En el presente estudio se analiza la práctica en el aula al utilizar el programa Minecraft Edu. A pesar de que no se aprecian mejoras significativas al aplicar este modo de enseñar y que los padres mantienen valoraciones negativas en este enfoque. También se destaca por la mayor parte de lamuestra que este enfoque mejora la creatividad, desarrolla el descubrimiento, es divertido y aporta las ventajas de interacción vinculado a los microblogs.