Entre on-line e o off-line: Assassins Creed - Odyssey e o ensino de história

Abstract

The present work proposes a theoretical and methodological reflection on the use of digital games in the teaching of history. Considering the discussions of disputes over the past, as well as the relationships between school, society, and technology, the possibilities of formal learning about the history of the Peloponnesian War are analyzed based on the electronic game "Assassin's Creed Odyssey," released in 2018 by Ubisoft. In this process, drawing on the discussion between Education 4.0 and the methodological proposals for using games in history education, the relationship between history teaching and digital educational resources is initially discussed to understand the limits and possibilities for developing students' critical consciousness. The second part involves presenting the game and the learning possibilities regarding the Peloponnesian War. Finally, it is concluded that the use of digital games, such as Assassin's Creed Odyssey, in the teaching of history, represents an important pedagogical tool capable of connecting students to the past in an immersive and interactive way. By exploring scenarios, characters, and historical events of the Peloponnesian War, the game offers learning opportunities that go beyond memorization, promoting the development of critical and reflective skills. However, it is necessary that the use of these games be grounded in a careful methodological approach that encourages critical analysis and avoids the oversimplified idealization of complex historical periods. By integrating these tools with the guidelines of Education 4.0 and the BNCC, it is possible to enhance the development of students' critical consciousness, making history teaching more dynamic and accessible for new generations.