"Desvendando as Heurísticas de Nielsen": An Educational Game as a tool to teach HCI

• Matheus Soppa Geremias Santa Catarina State University
• Pedro Henrique Serpa Santa Catarina State University
• Igor Schiessl Froehner Santa Catarina State University
• Isabela Gasparini Santa Catarina State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8094-9261

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/weihc.2022.227550

Abstract

The teaching and learning process of usability evaluation methods can be challenging. Seeking alternative ways to do this process, this paper presents the development of an educational, physical game entitled "Desvendando as Heurísticas de Nielsen". This game was developed in a classroom by undergraduate students, supported by the discipline professor, and aims to help students in the teaching-learning process about the Heuristic Evaluation method. In order to offer greater dynamism to the players, the game has a style based on the game "Imagem e Ação". We expected the game could be widely used and that it could engage students in the Heuristics Evaluation study.

Keywords: Usability Evaluation, Heuristic Evaluation, Game, Teaching and Learning

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