A Game-based Approach for Open Data in Education: A Systematic Mapping Review

Open Data is defined as digital data that made available with the technical and legal characteristics necessary to be freely used, reused, redistributed by anyone, anytime anywhere. Examples of can on mobility or pollution, which an increasing number cities are making citizens. In education, novel field has potential empowering a young generation skills critical thinking through work real-life Data. However, scarcity methods tools for development insertion into educational designs reduces possibility achieving this potential. This study part project ODECO, aimed at addressing challenges in creation ecosystems several contexts, such education. A systematic mapping review was conducted uncover research connections between education games. Twenty-eight studies were identified analysed iterative searching including keywords related Gamification, Education. doing this, relevant themes approaches current literature found. paper discusses how fields games methodologically theoretically contribute outline game-based approach An Gamified Education Framework leads authentic learning experiences real-world problem solving relation eight actions: connecting classroom activities real facts, students act Data, supporting classroom, building literacy developing skills, enhancing civic participation, creating more realistic appealing narratives, extending teaching outside collecting time local settings, engagement motivation.