Ford, D. J. (2005). The challenges of teaching the rock cycle. Journal of Geoscience Education , 53(2), 178–185.
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For students, it felt like a harmless prank—a way to assert a little bit of control over a rigid school day. For teachers, it was a nightmare that derailed lesson plans. Ford, D
Digital game-based learning has gained traction as an effective strategy for enhancing student engagement and knowledge retention. This paper examines the integration of Kahoot!, a popular online quiz platform, into secondary school geology lessons focused on rock classification (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and the rock cycle. Termed “Kahoot Rock” by participating educators, this approach leverages real-time competition, multimedia elements, and immediate feedback. A mixed-methods study involving 120 students (ages 13–15) over four weeks found that Kahoot!-based reviews significantly improved post-test scores by an average of 23% compared to traditional worksheet-based reviews. Additionally, student surveys indicated higher motivation, reduced test anxiety, and improved peer collaboration. The paper concludes with best practices for designing effective Kahoot! geology quizzes and discusses limitations, including technological access and question depth. The challenges of teaching the rock cycle
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Hung, H. T. (2017). Gamifying the flipped classroom using game-based learning materials. Educational Technology & Society , 20(3), 85–96.