Methodological strategies: online games for the development of writing skills in basic school students
Methodological strategies: online games for the development of writing skills
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https://doi.org/10.56124/refcale.v14i1.003Palavras-chave:
Information communication technology, online games, participation, writing skillsResumo
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and online educational games in education have emerged as promising approaches to improve the learning process. The present study aims to improve students' writing skills using a combination of gamification and technological tools in a group of Upper Basic students. The information for this study was obtained from a total sample of 20 tenth-grade students and 3 English teachers from a private Educational Unit in the canton of Pedernales. A qualitative participatory research was carried out. Instruments such as interviews, pre-test and post-test were applied to the students, as part of the diagnosis and after that, at the end a gamified exam was carried out as the final part. This shows a relevant improvement in the writing skills of tenth grade participants. On the other hand, it is concluded that the students of this research improved their writing skills by executing practices using gamification and technical tools.Referências
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