Using Kahoot! as a formative assessment tool in medical education: a phenomenological study

BMC Medical Education

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[1] 0000 0001 2294 3534, grid.11875.3a, Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kota Bharu, Malaysia;

关键词: Formative assessment;    Kahoot!;    Gamification;    Medical students;    Fun learning;    Game-based learning;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12909-019-1658-z

来源: publisher

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundGamification is an increasingly common phenomenon in education. It is a technique to facilitate formative assessment and to promote student learning. It has been shown to be more effective than traditional methods. This phenomenological study was conducted to explore the advantages of gamification through the use of the Kahoot! platform for formative assessment in medical education.MethodsThis study employed a phenomenological design. Five focus groups were conducted with medical students who had participated in several Kahoot! sessions.ResultsThirty-six categories and nine sub-themes emerged from the focus group discussions. They were grouped into three themes: attractive learning tool, learning guidance and source of motivation.ConclusionsThe results suggest that Kahoot! sessions motivate students to study, to determine the subject matter that needs to be studied and to be aware of what they have learned. Thus, the platform is a promising tool for formative assessment in medical education.

【 授权许可】

CC BY