Using Genially and Kahoot for Implementing CLIL in EFL Higher Education

Luz Castillo-Cuesta, Paola Cabrera-Solano, César Ochoa-Cueva

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The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the content and language integrated learning (CLIL) approach supported by the use of Genially and Kahoot in English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching in a university setting. It also sought to determine students’ perceptions regarding the implementation of this approach. The participants were 60 EFL pre-service and in-service teachers, comprising 19 males and 41 females. The study followed a mixed-method approach including the administration of online diagnostic and perception questionnaires. Furthermore, focus group sessions and observation checklists were employed to document participants’ reactions during CLIL instruction. The implementation involved designing activities using Kahoot and Genially to create interactive quizzes. Collaborative tasks were employed to foster communication among students. Lessons followed a structured sequence, including pre-assessment tasks, interactive lesson design, and final assessment with feedback activities. The findings evidenced that the integration of both Genially and Kahoot with the CLIL approach significantly boosts student motivation and engagement. These tools enhance language skills, promote subject-specific comprehension and retention, and stimulate active participation and interaction in the EFL classroom. They also facilitate collaborative work among students, fostering a supportive learning community. This implies that integrating innovative approaches and technological tools offers valuable opportunities in the EFL context. 

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.7.13


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CLIL; Genially; higher education; Kahoot; technological tools

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