Uer?: An Educational Game for Teaching Brazilian Geography and Culture by Integrating Physical and Digital Components

• Carlos Henrique Beckert Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Jeiel Santos Araújo Oliveria Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Larissa Silva Baquião Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Bernardo Hott Rocha Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Maria Eduarda Favero Razia Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Tiago Porsch Dopke Federal University of Santa Catarina
• Benjamin Grando Moreira Federal University of Santa Catarina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0339-4012
• Lucas Leandro Nesi Federal University of Santa Catarina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8874-1839

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbie.2024.244642

Abstract

This work presents the development of an educational game for teaching Brazilian geography and culture. Combining an interactive physical board and a digital application, the game offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience. The board, equipped with buttons shaped like Brazilian states, works in conjunction with an app that displays questions and multimedia content. The prototype development involved creating physical components with 3D printing, integrating an ESP32 microcontroller for Bluetooth communication, and programming the application. The next steps include finalizing the app development, optimizing the printed circuit board for the game board, and expanding the question database.

Keywords: Educational Game, Brazilian Geography, Gamification

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