Kahoot Application as Used in Health Teaching: Basis for Enhancement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Technology in the classroom is becoming more predominant in the 21st century. Educators are often challenged with maintaining a student's attention during lecture, and after the first ten minutes of instruction, learners' attention begins to diminish. This study was conducted by the researcher on the belief that this will be beneficial to many teachers since Kahoot application creates a fun learning in the classroom that provides engagement and motivation to teachers.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research. The participants of the study were selected teachers who teach Health education. A self-made questionnaire was used by the researcher, which was validated by an expert. The data collected were tallied, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted. Different statistical tools were used such as frequency distribution, weighted mean, and analysis of variance to test the study's hypothesis.

RESULTS

Results showed that most of the users of the Kahoot application were fresh graduates, aged 21-25, and most have been teaching health for one to five years. The respondents identified that multimedia pictures and videos and quizzes are the most used strategies and techniques in Kahoot application. There was also no significant difference on the respondents' answers as to the strategies and techniques, as well as with the problems encountered in using the application. Based on the results, a proposed plan of action has been prepared for more efficient use of the application as a medium of classroom instruction.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that is a perfect way to innovate the teaching and learning process. Its carefully chosen colorful interface and music effects create an atmosphere of anticipation that motivates learners in a very intuitive way. In addition, the gamification element of the platform largely contributes to its effectiveness as a way of delivering a lesson or evaluating students' learning.