Game-based learning platform to enhance cybersecurity education

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manzoor Ahmed Khan ◽  
Adel Merabet ◽  
Shamma Alkaabi ◽  
Hesham El Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Learning Platform

scholarly journals Using Kahoot! As A Formative Assessment Tool in Science Teacher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Noluthando Mdlalose ◽  
Sam Ramaila ◽  
Umesh Ramnarain
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Motivation And Engagement

The development of 21st century competencies and skills in science teaching and learning is a key strategic imperative. Game-based learning platforms can be used to promote pedagogic innovation in various educational settings. Game-based applications such as Kahoot! have been increasingly used in education to facilitate meaningful enactment of formative assessment practices. Within the realm of science education, formative assessment is largely perceived as an assessment practice with pedagogic potential to enhance students’ academic performance, motivation and engagement during the teaching and learning process. Kahoot! is an interactive game-based learning platform which can essentially be utilised to enhance students’ academic performance, motivation and engagement in the classroom. This paper explores the role of Kahoot! as a formative assessment tool to enhance students’ academic performance, motivation and engagement with a view to help students to achieve stipulated learning outcomes during remote teaching and learning in undergraduate Physical Sciences teacher education. The research study adopted a generic qualitative design and involved 21 purposively selected preservice Physical Sciences teachers at a South African university. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and the administration of qualitative user-generated online quizzes with the participants. The findings demonstrated that Kahoot! plays a significant role in enhancing students’ academic performance, motivation and active engagement during remote teaching and learning. Theoretical implications for technology-enhanced teaching and learning are discussed.

A Game-Based Student Response System

2022 ◽  
pp. 903-915
Author(s):  
Funda Ergulec ◽  
Özge Misirli
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Student Response System ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Immediate Feedback ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Response System ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

In this chapter, a game-based student response system, Kahoot!, is investigated. The purpose of the chapter was to analyze instructors and pre-service teachers' perspectives about the use of this platform. The advantages and disadvantages of integrating this tool in the classroom was investigated. Pre-service teachers' feedback and instructors' experiences using Kahoot! in higher education classrooms indicate that pre-service teachers welcome the use of these kind of games. Kahoot! can be used not only to increase student participation in the classroom but also as a formative assessment tool. Kahoot! can provide an engaging learning environment and adds active participation in the classroom by appealing even the most introverted students. In addition, immediate feedback feature of this game-based learning platform provides opportunities for instructors to tailor their instruction based on student understanding on games.

scholarly journals The Use of New Learning Technologies in Higher Education Classroom: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Micaela Dinis Esteves ◽  
Angela Pereira ◽  
Nuno Veiga ◽  
Rui Vasco ◽  
Anabela Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
New Learning

We have conducted a study with higher level education students, in lecture classes of three Undergraduate Courses and one Professional Higher Technical Course that involved six different subjects with a total of 324 students. In this research the use of Game-Based Learning platform was analysed in order to encourage the students’ participation, increasing motivation and keeping them motivated and committed during lessons, therefore, increasing their learning skills. Based on these results, we recommend that Kahoot is used in lectures in order to help students develop their performances and abilities and at the same time be more successful and prepared to have an active participation in society.

scholarly journals The effect of Kahoot on undergraduate student anxiety and confidence when studying statistics

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda J Shaker ◽  
Pamela S Hurst ◽  
Ellen M Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Student Anxiety ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Study Experience ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Many undergraduate students are required to study statistics, but often struggle understanding concepts, lack engagement, lack confidence, or feel anxious about statistics. Kahoot is a game-based learning platform that can be used to increase student engagement and learning through real-time quizzes. This study aimed to evaluate the use of Kahoot on improving students’ experience of studying statistics in an undergraduate (year 2) course. Pre and post Likert scale questionnaires (including Statistical Anxiety Measure - SAM) were used to collect student responses about their statistics study experience. Questions related to anxiety, confidence, and for the post quiz, additional questions on the impact of Kahoot on behavioural engagement. Post survey results indicate positive changes in students’ perceptions towards studying statistics in terms of anxiety and confidence. Kahoot was shown to have a significant and positive effect on student confidence and was also linked to lowered anxiety. Despite limited data, help-seeking anxiety explained over 50% of variation in final exam performance. Further research is recommended on the effect of Kahoot on student anxiety when studying statistics, particularly as it relates to confidence and performance.

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