The “Are You Ready?” Quiz: An Effective Interactive Video Quiz for Forming First Impressions

Concurrent Session 5

Brief Abstract

This session will share best practices for utilizing interactive video quizzes at the beginning of online and/or blending courses. This effective learning tool sets the tone for the course, requires immediate engagement, and establishes clear expectations while providing a visual path for success through the online learning journey.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Angela Walters, Fort Hays State University

Walters is a professor within the field of web and mobile application development. For the past 20 years, she has taught both virtual and campus courses in database design and development, full-stack web and mobile application development, and human-computer interaction. Her research interests include trust mechanisms within the online environment, responsive design, student motivation, and academic integrity, and mobile learning accessibility.

Extended Abstract

Impressions formed during the first online interaction can impact a learner’s initial mindset, course performance, and overall course satisfaction. After implementing multiple approaches gleaned from pedagogical research, the “Are You Ready?” interactive video quiz has proven to be the most effective method for this presenter when starting both online and blended learning courses. In this session, the presenter will share best practices for designing and implementing this effective tool. We will discuss the type of questions to include, topics to cover, technologies to use, and things to avoid. Demonstrations will be available upon request. At the end of this discovery session, participants should be able to create or redesign their own “Are You Ready?” quiz.