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Does active participation via integrated questions in large lectures matter?
James Wakefield1, Jonathan Tyler1
1UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Increased participation in online lecture quizzes is linked to better exam results in higher education. Student career aspirations can influence this relationship, offering insights for educators in digital learning environments.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Learning Analytics
Background:
- Online platforms are increasingly used in tertiary education.
- Integrating interactive quizzes into lectures can enhance student engagement.
- The impact of participation intensity in online quizzes on academic performance needs further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between the intensity of participation in online lecture quizzes and examination performance.
- To explore the moderating role of student study perceptions on this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a regression analysis to assess the relationship between quiz participation intensity and student performance.
- Employed an online platform that mirrors lecture slides and incorporates integrated quiz questions.
- Collected data within a tertiary education setting.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was found between the intensity of quiz participation and students' examination performance.
- Student study perceptions, including study and career plans, were identified as moderators of the observed relationship.
Conclusions:
- Higher intensity of participation in online lecture quizzes is associated with improved academic outcomes.
- Educators can leverage online quiz functionalities to foster student engagement and participation, particularly in blended or online learning settings.
- Understanding student motivations is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of digital learning tools.
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