Abstract:

This communication explores the implementation of frequent individual online testing in Architectural Technology subjects at the University of Zaragoza. The study aims to enhance attention during classes and evaluate the level of comprehension achieved during these sessions. The methodology involves conducting online tests at the conclusion of each topic using the Quizizz platform. The tests are prepared in advance by the teachers, and the students take them individually on their phones or computers, with the results projected on the screen as a game. Students receive immediate feedback, which allows them to know their level of understanding. The answers are recorded so that the teacher can see the concepts that have been poorly understood, to insist on them. The tests have been carried out during two academic years across two subjects.

To assess the outcomes, surveys are administered to students and teachers at the end of the course, and final subject grades from different academic years are compared to determine the impact of the testing implementation.

The results show that, while the response rate to the tests was approximately 50%, student feedback regarding this activity was overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of respondents indicating that they found the tests beneficial. Despite a modest response rate, students expressed satisfaction with the online testing format, noting its usefulness in understanding concepts. Teachers noted increased student attentiveness and the results of the online tests provided them with useful information to clarify concepts and reinforce lessons, thus enhancing their teaching effectiveness. However, the implementation had no direct effect on final course grades.

In conclusion, online testing at the end of theory classes i proves beneficial for improving class attention and identifying areas for reinforcement, engaging students in interactive learning. Nonetheless, it does not correlate with improved final grades, as results are influenced by various factors, making direct correlations with the new methodology challenging within short testing periods.

Keywords:

Online tests, Architecture, Quizizz.