Ferramentas digitais lúdicas no ensino de estruturas de repetição: um  mapeamento sistemático da literatura

Lukas Kardeck de Souza Vianna; Almir David Valente Santiago

doi:10.22481/exon.v16i2.20417

Authors

Lukas Kardeck de Souza Vianna Southwest Bahia State University
Almir David Valente Santiago Southwest Bahia State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22481/exon.v16i2.20417

Keywords:

programming education, playful tools, repetition structures, loops, educational technology, systematic mapping

Abstract

This article presents a systematic mapping of the literature aimed at identifying and analyzing the use of playful digital tools in teaching the concept of repetition structures in programming. Four international scientific databases were examined, resulting in the selection of five studies published between 2013 and 2018. The analysis revealed thirteen tools employing varied approaches based on games,simulations, and visual block-based environments. The results indicate that visual representations, immediate feedback, and gradual activity progression help reduce common difficulties in learning loops, especially in variable tracing and understanding iterative flow. However, only one of the analyzed tools was specifically designed for teaching repetition structures; the others address the concept indirectly, highlighting a relevant gap in the literature. Based on the identified patterns, essential requirements were synthesized to guide the development of more effective tools, involving animated visualization, pedagogical support, autonomy, interactivity, and a balance between playful elements and conceptual precision. The study reinforces the potential of playful digitaltools in programming education while also emphasizing the need for research with more robust methodologies.

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