BMC Medical Education· 2019Q1
Using Kahoot! as a formative assessment tool in medical education: a phenomenological study
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Short summary
Kahoot! gamification motivates medical students to study, identify learning gaps, and gauge their knowledge, acting as a promising formative assessment tool.
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Key points
- Kahoot! sessions motivate medical students to study.
- Students use Kahoot! to determine subject matter needing study.
- Kahoot! helps students become aware of their learning progress.
- The platform is identified as a promising tool for formative assessment in medical education.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gamification 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. METHODS: This study employed a phenomenological design. Five focus groups were conducted with medical students who had participated in several Kahoot! sessions. RESULTS: Thirty-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. CONCLUSIONS: The 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.
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Field: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Developmental and Educational PsychologyPsychology