A utilização dos games no ensino de Geografia

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to explain the importance of the approach of games in Geography classes, in the classroom. In this context, it is intended to begin the work by exposing the existing relationship between digital tools and the social body, and then establish an insertion of games in the geography discipline, addressing them mainly in the school environment and presenting examples that justify such an option, through the establishment of a convergence between virtual reality and geographic subjects. To this end, a distinction will be made between the concept of gamification - along with its application - and the use of games with an educational purpose in educational institutions. In addition, a parallel will be built between educational games and commercial games, in order to clarify and promote a better understanding of the subject that will be discussed. Regarding methodology, this work is a qualitative exploratory research. The analyses were based on studies that deal with the use of digital technologies for teaching Geography. With this, it is expected to awaken in readers and educators a broad awareness about other possibilities of approaching technical subjects in the classroom.