We tend to forget about 90% of what we've learned within a week. Quite concerning, right? This is especially problematic for companies that invest significantly in employee training. So, how can we ensure that employee training is effective in the long term? Our solution: personalized quizzes.
Many companies rely heavily on traditional training methods, such as frontal teaching, boring PowerPoint presentations, and overwhelming amounts of information. Unfortunately, this approach is boring and not motivating at all. Here’s the startling reality: studies suggest that we’ve already forgotten roughly 50% of newly acquired knowledge after just one hour. Within 24 hours it drops to 70%, and by the end of the week, it plummets to 90%.
A short trip into oblivion
Let’s take a quick look into the concept of forgetting. In neuroscience, “forgetting” is seen as something positive. It’s a natural and crucial process for our brains. Without it, we’d be constantly aware of every little detail like the sensation of clothing on our skin or the position of our feet. The brain actively filters and discards information to focus on what’s essential in a given situation.
Now, you might be wondering, how does all of this relate to employees and quizzes?
5 advantages of using quizzes for learning
Quizzes serve as a common and effective teaching method and essential toDarwins Game. This gamification-based program for corporate sales teams, developed by page 84 in collaboration with the event agency Lefor Oberbauer., emphasizes the playful development of knowledge and skills, resulting in increased sales. Drei Austria and MediaMarktSaturn Germany are already utilizing it. Customized quizzes play a crucial role in this program, and here’s why:
1. Quizzes combat the “forgetting curve”
When knowledge is revisited through quizzes at a later date, it effectively counteracts the natural process of forgetting. Psychological experiments have demonstrated that repetition plays a crucial role in solidifying learned information and extending retention. The simplicity of a quiz serves as a reminder for employees, reinforcing their grasp of key topics.
2. Quizzes enhance precision
Consider a quiz as a more approachable form of a test, nudging individuals toward more accurate learning. Tests, known for promoting precision in learning, find a more accessible counterpart in quizzes. The immediate sense of achievement derived from completing a quiz fosters a positive experience that encourages employees to seek a deeper understanding of the material, ultimately enhancing their performance.
3. Quizzes expand horizons
In Darwins Game, knowledge transfer often takes the form of videos or blog articles. A few days later, employees receive a quiz on their smartphones, challenging them to apply the acquired knowledge in a new context. This approach not only enhances the learning experience but also encourages the flexible application of acquired knowledge.
4. Quizze measure learning success
Quizzes serve as a valuable tool for providing direct feedback on who has remembered what. In Darwin’s Game, quizzes play a crucial role in measuring engagement and tracking progress.
5. Quizzes provide motivation
At its core, a quiz is a game, and games are fun. Simultaneously, quizzes regularly assess knowledge in a way that can be practically applied in new situations. This inherent connection to practical use is motivating, especially when faced with the alternative of being overwhelmed with information that seems irrelevant.
Now it’s evident that quizzes are an indispensable part of Darwins Game.
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Source:
https://www.questionmark.com/ten-benefits-of-quizzes-and-tests-in-educational-practice/