OSIverso: uma proposta gamificada para o ensino visual e interativo do modelo OSI

Abstract

This work investigates gamification as a pedagogical strategy applied to the teaching of the OSI Model in Computer Networks courses. To achieve this goal, the OSIverse was designed, a 2D educational game that seeks to represent, in a visual, interactive, and accessible way, the seven layers of the model. The dynamics of the game are structured through challenges that simulate the specific functions of each layer, allowing students to experience, in practice, concepts that are often taught only in an abstract manner. The research was developed from a literature review, followed by the conception and documentation of the game (Game Design Document – GDD), as well as a proposal for na exploratory qualitative evaluation conducted with students and field specialists. The results point to the potential of the proposal to increase student engagement, favor conceptual understanding, and contribute to content retention when compared to exclusively expository teaching. Finally, recommendations for future implementations and guidelines for evaluations in real teaching-learning contexts are presented.