Estrategias didácticas basadas en la gamificación mediante el uso de Genially para el aprendizaje del análisis combinatorio

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of gamification through the use of Genially as a didactic strategy to improve the learning of combinatorial analysis in students of the Eugenio Espejo Pre-University. The methodology used had a mixed approach with a pre-experimental design consisting of a single group of 18 students who participated in gamified activities using the Genially tool. Knowledge about combinatorics was evaluated before and after the intervention. In addition, a survey was applied to measure motivation, perception and participation during the activity. The findings revealed that gamification elements such as points, badges, challenges and feedback influenced students&#39; attitudes. Significant differences were also found between grades (p<0.05), which was also evidenced by the increase in the overall mean from 4.06 to 7.06 points after the intervention. It was concluded that gamification-based learning increases student motivation and that the use of the Genially tool is effective, since it enables the creation of visually attractive multimedia content that favors the understanding of abstract concepts of combinatorics.