An Experience Report Using Narrative Cards in Operating Systems Courses

• Alan Veloso UNAMA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wei.2025.9014

Abstract

This paper presents an experience report on the use of a pedagogical activity inspired by the game Black Stories, adapted for the teaching of Operating Systems. The activity was applied as a review strategy with third-semester Computer Science students at UNAMA. The dynamics involved interpreting narrative cards with mysterious statements related to course concepts, allowing students to ask “yes”, “no” or “irrelevant” questions to identify the underlying topic. Quantitative (Likert scale) and qualitative (open comments) data were collected for evaluation. The results indicate high student engagement and a positive perception of the activity, although with suggestions for improving the clarity of metaphors. The experience showed potential to foster content review in a playful and reflective manner.

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