Desarrollo de un prototipo de aplicación móvil gamificada para el aprendizaje activo y el desarrollo de habilidades básicas de programación en el módulo de Python del programa de alfabetización digital, dirigido a participantes del curso ofertado por la UCSG.

Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop a prototype gamified app for the UCSG digital literacy program. We want learning Python to be a dynamic process based on connectivism principles, rather than a chore. To make this work, we are integrating game mechanics under UX standards, following an incremental software methodology that prioritizes, above all else, functional architecture. The content of this work details the implementation of an interactive level map, lessons with immediate feedback, and a progression system that uses local data persistence to track experience (XP). It also describes the integration of control elements such as unlocking modules through logical states. It also includes dynamic visual styles to indicate user success and haptic reinforcement with vibrations to signal navigation errors. It delves into the technical management of learning activities. This ensures that the system support responds efficiently to student interactions. In conclusion, it is determined that the gamified prototype reduces the digital divide in literacy programs. By smoothing out the learning curve for Python, this method ensures a more organic grasp of the language. Furthermore, it provides a robust, expandable framework that supports the eventual addition of high-level programming courses to the institution’s academic lineup.