Use of the game-based learning platform KAHOOT! to facilitate learner engagement in Animal Science students release_iihwcw5d65dythyeoeerzr435i

by Kristie E. Cameron, Lewis A. Bizo

Published in Research in Learning Technology by Association for Learning Technology.

2019   Volume 27

Abstract

Gamification of instructional activities is a useful approach that educators can use to promote more effective learning environments by increasing problem-solving, critical thinking and competence in the classroom. 'KAHOOT!' is an online multi-player real-time quiz game that allows students to measure learning in an engaging, immediate and entertaining manner. Lecturers can measure how well students absorb information and tailor their teaching to the next step or re-teach a concept after poor uptake by students. Seventy-two students participated in a 20-question survey about their experiences with 'KAHOOT!'. Engagement scores were correlated with assessment grades to measure if 'KAHOOT!' affected student learning and achievement. The survey was deemed statistically sound in reliability and validity testing, and a principal components analysis (PCA) revealed that the attributes were strongly linked. There was no relationship between engagement score and assessment grade, indicating that 'KAHOOT'!' did not directly increase achievement. However, assessment of individual responses identified that students found it to be a positive social learning technology as it provided a fun, competitive and immersive end to a class. The benefits of fostering engagement, enjoyment and immersion within adult learning are especially important for maintaining a level of achievement within education to ensure that students are better equipped to deal with challenges and can turn a potential failure into an opportunity to improve their scholarship. The challenge provided by this study is to identify now how to measure the value of 'fun' activities in the tertiary classroom as a reinforcer for engagement, participation and learning.
In application/xml+jats format

Archived Files and Locations

application/pdf  170.2 kB
file_ue3yieqxr5hhfmtynx6jknsuyi
journal.alt.ac.uk (publisher)
web.archive.org (webarchive)
application/pdf  726.9 kB
file_motp75trljcdvnxyuyx7emvc4u
opus.lib.uts.edu.au (web)
web.archive.org (webarchive)
Read Archived PDF
Preserved and Accessible
Type  article-journal
Stage   published
Date   2019-05-15
Container Metadata
Open Access Publication
In DOAJ
In ISSN ROAD
In Keepers Registry
ISSN-L:  2156-7069
Work Entity
access all versions, variants, and formats of this works (eg, pre-prints)
Catalog Record
Revision: d6853daf-7b80-4267-a3aa-9b3521f97a90
API URL: JSON