Analyzing the Efficacy of the Testing Effect Using Kahoot™ on Student Performance

Autor/inn/en	Iwamoto, Darren H.; Hargis, Jace; Taitano, Erik Jon; Vuong, Ky
Titel	Analyzing the Efficacy of the Testing Effect Using Kahoot™ on Student Performance
Quelle	In: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 18 (2017) 2, S.80-93, Artikel 7 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1302-6488
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; High Stakes Tests; College Freshmen; Introductory Courses; Psychology; Test Preparation; Teaching Methods; Scores; Computer Assisted Testing; Computer Oriented Programs; Educational Games; Formative Evaluation; Delivery Systems; Quasiexperimental Design; Action Research; Control Groups; Experimental Groups; Multiple Choice Tests; Statistical Significance; Hawaii + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Studienanfänger; Einführungskurs; Psychologie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computerprogramm; Educational game; Lernspiel; Auslieferung; Projektforschung; Multiple choice examinations; Multiple-choice tests, Multiple-choice examinations; Multiple-Choice-Verfahren
Abstract	Lower than expected high-stakes examination scores were being observed in a first-year general psychology class. This research sought an alternate approach that would assist students in preparing for high-stakes examinations. The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of an alternate teaching approach based on the testing effect to address low high-stakes examination scores. This was accomplished through the introduction of an online quizzing application that utilized a game show-like user interface called Kahoot™. The results showed a significant difference in high-stakes examination scores for students who utilized Kahoot™ versus students who did not. It can be suggested that pedagogical tools like Kahoot™ have the potential to enhance and improve high-stakes examination scores at the college and university level. Students that used Kahoot™ felt positive about their experience. The results of this study also suggest that creating a fun and engaging environment also supports improved academic performance. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01