Active methodologies in teaching frameworks for mobile app development: an experience with High School students

• Douglas Oliveira de Jesus UEFS
• Pâmela Michele Cândida Cortez UEFS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erbase.2024.4397

Abstract

This article reports on an experience focused on applying active methodologies in the teaching of frameworks for mobile application development, involving high school students from the metropolitan region of Feira de Santana. The project was divided into four modules and used the Django and Flutter frameworks, aimed at creating an application for an environmental conservation NGO. The active approach combined video lessons with collaborative practices, challenging students to apply concepts of system modeling and user interface development. Periodic questionnaires were administered to measure the impact of the methodology on the evolution of learning and the development of technical and social skills. The results highlight the effectiveness of active methodologies in promoting greater engagement, autonomy, and creativity in the learning process, as well as significantly improving students’ technical skills in software development.

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