Kahoot! as a learning gamification tool: an experience with medical students

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Gabriela del Rosario Cordero-Cordero
Claudio Fernando Guevara-Vizcaíno
Cristian Andrés Erazo-Álvarez

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The objective of this study was to analyze the perception of medical students regarding the use of Kahoot as a learning gamification tool. A quantitative, non-experimental cross-sectional study was carried out, which included a representative sample of 97 first-cycle students, of the Medicine career of the Catholic University of Cuenca [UCACUE]-Azogues Headquarters. To fulfill this task, a structured survey adjusted according to the local reality was applied. The instrument was structured in five categories: (1) commitment, (2) concentration, (3) motivation and competence, (4) learning, (5) fun and enjoyment. In order to guarantee the internal consistency of the instrument, it was submitted to expert judgment and validation by means of Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, obtaining a reliability of 0.758. Among the main results, it was possible to show that students perceive Kahoot as a tool that keeps them motivated, committed, and that, accompanied by the competitive element, stimulates their individual and collaborative participation. Finally, it is concluded that the use of this type of gamification tools should be extended to other subjects to establish a better environment in the classroom and strengthen academic performance.

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Cordero-Cordero, G., Guevara-Vizcaíno, C., & Erazo-Álvarez, C. (2022). Kahoot! as a learning gamification tool: an experience with medical students. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 7(4-2), 328-341. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2022.4-2.1426
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Gabriela del Rosario Cordero-Cordero, Universidad Católica de Cuenca - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7278-2177

Biochemist-Pharmacist from the University of Cuenca. Master in Child Nutrition from the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES). Master in Education from the Catholic University of Cuenca. Member of the National System of Researchers (SENESCYT, Ecuador). Co-author of several articles in indexed journals and book chapters.

Claudio Fernando Guevara-Vizcaíno, Universidad Católica de Cuenca - Ecuador

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3593-0606

A Systems Engineer by profession graduated from the Catholic University of Cuenca, he studied a Master's Degree in Educational Technology at the Casa Grande University, has been a graduate and postgraduate teacher, Deputy Dean of the Academic Unit of the Technical and Technological Training Academic Unit, is currently develops as a teacher in other forms of study at the Catholic University of Cuenca.

Cristian Andrés Erazo-Álvarez, Universidad Católica de Cuenca - Ecuador

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8746-4788

Engineer in Business Design from the Israel Technological University, Master in Distance and Open Education; Master in Corporate Communication from the Autonomous University of the Andes, Doctoral Candidate in Economic Sciences from the University of Havana, Professor and Academic Advisor, of the Postgraduate Academic Unit of the Catholic University of Cuenca.

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