J Educ Res Nurs. 2025; 22(1): 8-18 | DOI: 10.14744/jern.2024.67503

The Impact of Flipped Classroom and Kahoot! on Students’ Motivation in Biostatistics Education: An Action Research Study

Ayşegül Ilgaz
Department of Public Health Nursing, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Nursing, Antalya, Türkiye

Background: The flipped classroom model and Kahoot! can be utilized to enhance students’ knowledge, attitudes, and motivation in biostatistics.

Aim: This study investigated the impact of the flipped classroom model, integrated with interactive videos and the Kahoot! application, on the motivation levels of nursing students in biostatistics teaching.

Methods: This mixed-methods action research included a quantitative phase with 43 students and a qualitative phase with 10 students. Biostatistics was taught using the flipped classroom model and the Kahoot! application, supported by interactive videos. Data were collected using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted using paired-samples t-test and content analysis.

Results: The mean age of the students was 20.53 ± 0.76 years, and 83.7% of them were women. After implementing the flipped classroom model and Kahoot!, the students’ motivation and learning strategy scores were found to be statistically higher than their baseline levels. Six main themes emerged: impact on learning, communication with peers and teachers, learning environment, contribution to self-confidence and motivation, video and game applications as new learning tools, and a positive competitive environment.

Conclusion: The flipped classroom model combined with Kahoot! increased students’ motivation, facilitated learning, improved the learning environment, and positively contributed to self-confidence.

Keywords: Education, flipped classroom, Kahoot!, learning, motivation, nursing, students, teaching

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