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

Rocío Martínez-Jiménez, Cristina Pedrosa-Ortega, Ana Licerán-Gutiérrez, M. Carmen Ruiz-Jiménez and Elia García-Martí
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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

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 5, 1-13

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.

Keywords: gamification; Kahoot!; higher education; academic performance; business management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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