O desenvolvimento de habilidades em análise de dados no contexto da indústria 4.0: uma proposta de artefato de aprendizagem baseado em jogos

Abstract

The development of new technologies, especially those associated with Industry 4.0, has transformed the job market and increased the demand for new skills from professionals, in addition to the constant updating of previously acquired competencies. These transformations have also changed the way people learn, creating new possibilities as well as new challenges. Among the areas most affected by this context is Data Analytics, which has become increasingly relevant and requires both the training of new professionals and the continuous adaptation of experienced ones to an evolving technological landscape. Given these challenges and the dynamic nature of learning demands, this thesis presents an educational game aimed at teaching data analytics skills. The artifact was developed using the Design Science Research (DSR) method, which is suitable for underexplored contexts such as game-based learning and the teaching of Data Analytics, while allowing alignment with game development practices. This thesis is structured into four complementary parts: Study 1 investigates the context and relevance of data analytics skills in Industry 4.0, Study 2 identifies and analyzes the skills and competencies required for data analytics professionals, Study 3 explores the perceptions of these professionals regarding the use of game-based learning for skill development, and the final part presents the development and evaluation of a technical-technological product, the Edux educational game. The artifact was developed based on the literature and the perceptions of 14 professionals in the field and was subsequently evaluated and validated by 13 additional professionals representing the target audience of the solution. This research contributes to the literature by offering references on the development of educational games and the application of Design Science Research, while also providing a practical solution to support the training and development of Data Analytics professionals. This research is aligned with the research line "Emerging Technologies, Consumption, Behavior and Well-being (TCB)" of the PPGA at Uninove.