Implementing quiz for learning the introduction to information technology

ABSTRACT

This article was based on observations made with students from different higher education courses in a Moodle Virtual Learning Environment during online education during the Covid-19 pandemic period, where interactive online games in quiz format were used. In this context, the need to investigate the Quiz format and its effectiveness arose, considering that it is necessary to search for new paths to make learning more dynamic, meaningful and profitable. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the Quiz in the teaching and learning process. It was established as specific objectives: to develop a learning object in quiz format;to verify the adherence of the use of the Quiz in classes of different higher education courses;investigate the effectiveness of the Quiz in the teaching and learning process. The technique of online questionnaire was applied for the collection of data and information, which were then tabulated and analyzed using the content analysis technique. The results indicate that the use of the "Arena do Saber" quiz contributes to the practice of teaching the content of the Discipline of Introduction to Informatics, confirming its effectiveness as a pedagogical resource that motivates the action of students and assists in the teaching and learning process.