Gamificando a história local : um aplicativo educativo com a geolocalização para o ensino de história no centro de Aracaju

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of local history, heritage education, and digital technologies through the development of an educational application based on geolocation and gamification, focused on the urban center of Aracaju. Starting from the issue of the distance between individuals and the city’s historical heritage, the research proposes the creation of a digital tool capable of transforming urban space into an educational territory. The main objective is to analyze how the development and use of a geolocation-based and game-oriented application can contribute to the teaching of local history and to the appreciation of cultural heritage. Methodologically, the study combines historical-documentary research on selected landmarks, Praça Fausto Cardoso, Ponte do Imperador, and Catedral Metropolitana, with theoretical discussions on historical consciousness, public history, gamification, and Digital Information and Communication Technologies, in addition to the development of a functional prototype. The application is conceived not only as a pedagogical resource but also as a mediating device and a tool for the production of digital historical sources through user interaction and participation. It is concluded that the integration of geolocation, urban experience, and historical narrative can enhance engagement, strengthen historical consciousness, and promote the critical democratization of historical knowledge.