Investigating the rationale for using online quizzes

The case of UniSA

Abstract

Research on online quizzes has surged in recent years, focussing on providing pedagogical insights and success stories. While these studies indicate educational benefits of online quizzes, most of the empirical ones are focused on a single course as opposed to institution-wide studies. This study sought to investigate the pedagogy underpinning the use of online quizzes by academics by examining their authentic assessment statements. The analysis of over 2,500 words of academic statements demonstrated that quizzes are primarily designed to assess comprehension and application of knowledge, reflecting their strong pedagogical role in facilitating acquisition and practice types of learning.