The Impact of Live Polling Quizzes on Student Engagement and Performance in Computer Science Lectures: A Post-COVID19 Study

Xingyu Zhao

2025

Abstract

Before COVID19, live polling and real-time feedback tools gained popularity in higher education for enhancing student engagement, boosting attention, participation, and understanding of course materials. However, recent changes in learning behaviours due to the pandemic necessitate a reevaluation of these active learning technologies. In this context, our study focuses on the Computer Science (CS) domain, investigating the impact of Live Polling Quizzes (LPQs) in undergraduate CS lectures. These quizzes comprise fact-based, formally defined questions with clear answers, aiming to enhance engagement, learning outcomes, and overall perceptions of the course module. A survey was conducted among 70 undergraduate CS students, attending CS modules with and without LPQs. The results revealed that, while LPQs contribute to lecture attendance, additional factors likely play a larger role in attendance rates. Students generally find LPQs beneficial for understanding content, maintaining attention, and fostering motivation, but also viewing them as essential for re-establishing peer and instructor connections post-pandemic. Students prefer a balanced LPQ frequency and clear, accessible instructions, reflecting a reliance on digital tools and self-paced engagement habits developed during remote learning.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Zhao X. (2025). The Impact of Live Polling Quizzes on Student Engagement and Performance in Computer Science Lectures: A Post-COVID19 Study. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 291-298. DOI: 10.5220/0013218700003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu25,
author={Xingyu Zhao},
title={The Impact of Live Polling Quizzes on Student Engagement and Performance in Computer Science Lectures: A Post-COVID19 Study},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU},
year={2025},
pages={291-298},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013218700003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU
TI - The Impact of Live Polling Quizzes on Student Engagement and Performance in Computer Science Lectures: A Post-COVID19 Study
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Zhao X.
PY - 2025
SP - 291
EP - 298
DO - 10.5220/0013218700003932
PB - SciTePress