Making Grammar Practices Interactive through Quizizz

Abstract

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic requires the teaching and learning in universities to be conducted online. There is a shift from traditional paper-and-pen method to online-based teaching due to the growing popularity of online learning. This has affected the implementation of assessments which includes in-class exercise, presentations, and quizzes. Since learning activities take place online for most subjects taught in the university, it has impacted English subjects particularly in grammar lessons. Learning grammar is indeed challenging for students as they need to understand the rules and structure to fully master the content. More practices needed for students to become proficient in the grammar concepts. However, the traditional approach merely focuses on the practices which are dull and less interactive to engage students completing the practice. Due to this, there is a need to create a fun and interesting environment to make grammar practices more interactive through a digital platform. To serve this purpose, Quizizz was selected as a platform for students to perform grammar practices online anytime and anywhere. This web-based application allows students access the practices using their preferred devices such mobile phones, tablets, or computers. The easy access nature of the practices is indeed practical for students to self-monitor their own learning pace. This platform bridges the gaps that most students face when it comes to learning grammar for its complexity. Thus, using Quizizz as an interactive platform for online grammar practices strengthens students’ engagement in the classroom