Use of serious games in programming logic teaching: a systematic review of the literature

• Marlow R. B. Dickel SENAI/SC
• Avanilde Kemczinski UDESC
• Marcelo da Silva Hounsell UDESC

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbgames_estendido.2022.226044

Abstract

This paper describes a systematic literature review on the use of serious games in teaching programming logic. Out of 402 papers found, four published from the year 2013 were selected. There were just a few games to analyze but no preferred game genre or platform was identified. However, all games focused on the very basics of programming logic, although they have been assessed in a wide variety of metrics. It is concluded that, despite possible threats to the research, the development of games to help teach programming logic is an area that is in its infancy and dealing with introductory concepts.

Keywords: Serious games, Programming logic, Teaching, Systematic Review

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