Student perception of games as a learning tool in the Engineering Materials Course
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https://doi.org/10.26507/rei.v20n39.1284Keywords:
LEARNING, ENGINEERING EDUCATION, STUDY, Didactic gamesAbstract
The integration of didactical games in education has become crucial due to technological advances and the abundance of accessible information. These games, beyond entertainment, are especially valuable in engineering education, allowing students to explore complex scenarios, exchange knowledge among peers, and reinforce concepts. An exploratory study showed students' positive perception of serious games and their motivation to create high-quality educational games. Although the use of games in the classroom is beneficial, they must be carefully designed and evaluated in such a way that the impact on the learning process can be established. Therefore, to enhance educational activities, it is recommended to create a repository of diverse engineering games, establish assessment rubrics, and collaborate with educators and designers.
Author Biographies
María Fernanda Serrano Guzman, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali
Docente de Ingeniería Civil en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali, Doctora en Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, Magister en Ingeniería de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, Especialista en Ingeniería Ambiental de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Seccional Bucaramanga. Especialista en Gerencia de Proyectos de construcción e ingeniería civil de la Universidad Industrial de Santander.
Diego Dario Perez Ruiz, Pontificia Universidad javeriana Cali
Docente de Ingeniería Civil en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali, Colombia. Doctor en Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad de Texas en Arlington, USA, MSc. en Ingeniería de Tránsito y Transporte de la Universidad del Cauca, Colombia. MSc. en Ingeniería Civil énfasis en Recursos Hídricos de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez e Ingeniero Civil de la Universidad del Cauca.
Maria Fernanda García Aladín
Docente de Ingeniería Civil en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali, Doctora en Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad del Valle, Maestría en Ciencias en Ingeniería de Tránsito y Transporte de la Universidad del Cauca, Colombia.
Luisa Fernanda Revelo Obando , Pontificia Universidad javeriana Cali
Integrante del semillero Gestión de Obras y del Grupo DeCor como estudiante investigadora del programa de Ingeniería Civil de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali. Participó en el XXVIII Verano de la Investigación Científica y Tecnológica del Pacífico con el proyecto “Características Físicas del Suelo Relacionadas con el Riego en la Cuenca del Río San Pedro en Nayarit”. Es egresada de la Institución Educativa Juan XXIII de Puerres, Nariño.
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