subject: Using Interactive Quizzes To Facilitate Learning [print this page] Learning used to be fun when we were childrenLearning used to be fun when we were children. Our teachers would sing the letters and numbers with us and show us colorful pictures of animals, plants, objects and people. We especially like going to school because our friends are there. However, as we grew up the nature of learning changes and we lose the element of fun in our studies.
Using interactive educational software, schools and companies can bring back the benefits of interactivity, instant feedback, and enjoyment in the learning process. Interactive quizzes usually integrate graphics and sound to make the learning experience less mundane and more exciting.
Because interactive quizzes are software programs, they immediately deliver feedback to the learners. Instant feedback helps students identify their mistakes, which they learn not to repeat. If their score improves in their next interactive quiz, then we know learning has taken place.
A good benefit from using interactive educational software is its capacity to randomize test questions. This is possible because interactive quizzes have large databases of questions. No matter how often students would repeat the interactive quizzes, they will find it difficult to memorize the questions and their correct answers.
Unlike the usual test papers, interactive quizzes have tighter security measures. Cheating is almost impossible because the code is encrypted using the most advanced software. Even when you put your interactive quizzes online, you do not have to worry about security breaches or exam leaks.
The most recommended use for interactive quizzes, however, is through a local area network, where teachers and students can interact in a secure environment. When hooked to a local area network, interactive quizzes can provide instant feedback to teachers regarding a student's performance. The software itself computes the scores and presents them as percentages. Based on accumulated scores, computed averages automatically tally up in a generated report.
In general, interactive quizzes only require basic computer skills for learners to begin using them in class. Many interactive quizzes are simple point-and-click software programs. Installation takes only minutes for your computer technician to do. As long as you have the right hardware, you can take advantage of the many benefits interactive quizzes have to offer your school or your company.
