Perceptions of the Graduate Students on the Utilization of Quizizz in Virtual Classes

Abstract

This research explored the perceptions that postgraduate students have of a compulsory subject within a master’s degree from a Spanish online university when using Quizizz. A mixed methodology is used where the qualitative analysis traces the roadmap for the quantitative one, identifying the key themes revealed by a sample of 11 students, which were then used to build a survey launched to 106 students. The conclusions are, firstly, Quizizz can maintain the curiosity and attention of the students, improve participation and motivation in the virtual classroom, and generate pleasant learning experiences; second, students perceived Quizizz as an engaging and fun platform; third, competitiveness emerged as an important variable driving students’ intrinsic motivation, driven by the desire to be among the top ranks in game rankings; and fourth, Quizizz is a valuable tool for reviewing and retaining key concepts and ideas, but not necessarily for improving test scores. Finally, Quizizz has a positive influence over motivation, engagement, and dynamization of the virtual classroom.