Uso de Kahoot en actividades de evaluación en la asignatura de lengua y literatura con estudiantes de séptimo grado en la Unidad Educativa Juan León Mera "La Salle" de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

This research focuses on the use of Kahoot in evaluation activities in the subject of Language and Literature with seventh grade students of the Juan León Mera Educational Unit “La Salle”, in the city of Ambato. This study acquires relevance in view of the need to integrate technological tools that turn evaluation into a more dynamic, motivating and participative process, adjusted to the demands of current education. Its scientific contribution lies in demonstrating how the use of gamified strategies improves learning and strengthens the evaluation process. The general objective was to evaluate the impact of Kahoot on assessment activities in Language and Literature. The research was developed within the line of Social and Educational Behavior, with a mixed approach, pre-experimental design, descriptive level and bibliographic, documentary and field modality. The sample consisted of 34 students of the Seventh Grade parallel “B” and a teacher. Three instruments were applied: a Likert-type survey to the students to learn about their experience with Kahoot; a structured interview with the teacher to gather her perspective on its application; and a diagnostic test (pretest and posttest) focused on the use of the dot and comma. The results showed that Kahoot improves motivation, comprehension, self-evaluation and feedback. In addition, a significant increase in academic performance was evidenced when comparing the results between the pretest and posttest. It is concluded that Kahoot has a positive impact on assessment, contributing to the strengthening of learning in Language and Literature.