Quizziz

 What I like about Quizziz is that students can complete the quiz at their own pace, making it less stressful. They have enough time to read each question and consider the options carefully. This is different from Kahoot, where the time limit possibly works against learners, leading to mistakes simply because they didn’t have time to read all the options properly.

 Another aspect I like about Quizziz is the detailed report at the end of each quiz. These reports provide insights into correct and incorrect answers, the time taken to answer, etc. This data is useful for tracking student progress and identifying any questions that might need to be revised for future quizzes.

I used Quizizz during my practicum at UTN with programming students. We worked on a project about the role of social media in spreading stereotypes. In one lesson, we first discussed what a stereotype is and how stereotypes are shared through social media (e.g., via memes). Then, we focused on the discourse features of a text on that topic. We asked students whether they thought the text would be reliable or not, and they then read it to confirm or revise their predictions. After this, learners re-read the text and completed a Quizizz activity to check overall comprehension. In addition to the quiz, they were asked to underline or highlight textual evidence in the article to justify their answers.

To correct the activity, the teacher asked students to point out the specific lines where they found the evidence that supported their answers. In addition, the teacher used the quiz’s report analytics to discuss with ss’ why certain answers were correct or incorrect based on the text. This approach fostered critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material.