Impact of Quizzes as Learning Media for Online Mandarin Courses during COVID-19

Abstract

In learning foreign languages, especially Mandarin, a student needs an adaptation process to understand the vocabulary, grammar and culture in using the language being studied. Various kinds of components and elements of language need to be mastered by the students. Therefore, as a teacher, it is mandatory to prepare lesson plans with appropriate methods and media for the students. The Quizizz application media is one of the options in supporting an online Mandarin learning process. It is supported by the results of the research using descriptive research method, by obtaining the data though student responses in learning Mandarin online using Quizizz media, with the aim of investigating the role of Quizizz application media in supporting the achievement of learning objectives and competence in Mandarin. The results obtained are that Quizizz can provide benefits, a positive influence on learning Mandarin. However, there are several components that need to be improved or combined to make the online classes more attractive and reach the desired results.

Keywords: Online Learning, Learning Media, Quizizz, Acceptance Model

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-20-04

Publication date:July 31^st 2022