Abstract
This study examines the transition in an Arabian Peninsula university context from traditional, in-class pen-and-paper quizzes to online quizzes. While research shows that quizzes can play an important role in student learning, the outcomes from online quizzes are not clear. Our research shows that the learning contribution of online quizzes depends on the form of online quizzing employed; yet the decision to use online quizzes is often influenced by other administrative objectives such as cost efficiencies, convenience, and public relations benefits. Given these findings, the paper highlights the importance of matching administrative priorities with one’s approach to learning and teaching when moving toward greater use of computer technology in coursework.
Citation
Wright, N.S., Redding, R. and Eltom, M. (2007), "Online Quizzes: A Self-Conscious Exploration of Strategic Trade-offs in the Middle East", Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 2-10. https://doi.org/10.18538/lthe.v4.n2.05
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007 Norman S. Wright, Rodney Redding and Marwah Eltom
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