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Kahoot! as a Tool to Improve Student Academic Performance in Business Management Subjects

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  • Rocío Martínez-Jiménez

    (Department of Business Management, Marketing and Sociology, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain)

  • Cristina Pedrosa-Ortega

    (Department of Business Management, Marketing and Sociology, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain)

  • Ana Licerán-Gutiérrez

    (Department of Financial Economics and Accounting, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain)

  • M. Carmen Ruiz-Jiménez

    (Department of Business Management, Marketing and Sociology, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain)

  • Elia García-Martí

    (Department of Business Management, Marketing and Sociology, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain)

Abstract

The new framework for learning requires the use of new technologies, such as m-learning or game-based learning programs. Gamification using this type of applications has been implemented in higher education contexts, enhancing students’ satisfaction, motivation, and class attendance. The present study refers to the introduction of new technologies and gamification through the use of the application Kahoot!, with the main objective being to analyze the relationship between the use of this gamification tool and the students’ learning results, which are measured by their academic marks. The results show a positive relationship between students’ results on the Kahoot! tests and the student’s final mark. Additionally, we demonstrate that students’ academic results improve when Kahoot! is used as an evaluation tool, taking into account improved student efficiency and a lower amount of failed grades.

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  • Rocío Martínez-Jiménez & Cristina Pedrosa-Ortega & Ana Licerán-Gutiérrez & M. Carmen Ruiz-Jiménez & Elia García-Martí, 2021. "Kahoot! as a Tool to Improve Student Academic Performance in Business Management Subjects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:5:p:2969-:d:513381
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    1. Gláuber Guilherme Signori & Julio Cesar Ferro De Guimarães & Eliana Andréa Severo & Claudio Rotta, 2018. "Gamification as an innovative method in the processes of learning in higher education institutions," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 24(2), pages 115-137.
    2. Antoni Hernández-Fernández & Noelia Olmedo-Torre & Marta Peña, 2020. "Is Classroom Gamification Opposed to Performance?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(23), pages 1-20, November.
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