A participatory requirement engineering process for the development of educational technologies
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https://doi.org/10.5753/rbie.2025.5019Keywords:
Participatory Design, Requirements Engineering, Educational TechnologiesAbstract
Software engineering proposes several processes for general-purpose requirements engineering. However, it still lacks a specific model to develop educational technologies that consider the cognitive and social aspects of the teaching-learning process. A participatory process is essential in this context, as it enables the active involvement of teachers and students in defining requirements, ensuring greater alignment between technological solutions and pedagogical practices. This study investigates and develops a participatory requirement engineering process for constructing educational technologies, grounded in the theoretical-methodological frameworks of Participatory Design, Design Thinking, and Problem-Based Learning. The methodological approach included a systematic literature mapping to identify gaps and applicable techniques, then designing and refining the process through three in-person workshops with teachers and students in authentic learning contexts. The resulting prototypes were evaluated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and focus groups, allowing the analysis of perceptions regarding usefulness, ease of use, and pedagogical alignment. The results indicate a high level of agreement regarding clarity, applicability, and ease of use, ranging from 76% to 97% of responses marked as “strongly agree” and 100% as “agree” or “strongly agree” in the evaluated criteria. The observations and suggestions collected during the workshops contributed to refining the process, highlighting its potential to integrate pedagogical practices and technological development collaboratively. The study demonstrates the feasibility and relevance of this approach to promote greater engagement, pedagogical adequacy, and innovation in the development of educational technologies.
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