One of the most unforgettable learning experiences I had as a student was always the moving quiz. We had only 10 seconds to answer each question before moving to the next one. How can I forget the thrill, the anxiety you feel when the instructor asked you to prepare for a moving quiz? I could hear my heart beat in miles away. And when the bell rings after the10 seconds you spent on each question felt like just a second! It was exciting and scary at the same time, but it made me think fast and stay focused. The teaching-learning strategy used here is called active learning, combined with movement-based learning. This teaching strategy was active and engaging and challenging. I cannot say, it worked well for me, but it truly helped me improve my memory, focus, and time management. I didn’t just sit to answer questions, I thought quickly, and I learned deeply. Moving quizzes do not only test your knowledge but also train you to control the situation instead of letting it control you. In nursing, many unexpected things can happen, and we cannot let our emotions take over us, or we won’t be able to think clearly. This activity helped me stay calm under pressure (still working on it until now though) and taught me how to think quickly and clearly, which is a very important skill for a nurse. The thing is, learning does not end as soon as the moving quiz ends. We would gather together and discuss not only the answers but also how each one reacted to the situation, and how well we did on the quiz. It became a time to learn from each other’s experiences, laugh about the pressure we felt, and give tips on how to handle stress better. It turned into a bonding moment that helped us grow not just as students, but as future nurses.
In reply to Diana Vem Lazaro
Re: Panic to Practice: Lessons from a Moving Quiz
by Andro Camposagrado -
Hello Maam Diana! Your description of the moving quiz highlights how high-pressure, time-bound activities can become powerful learning experiences. The integration of active learning and movement-based strategies not only tested your knowledge but also cultivated essential nursing skills, quick thinking, focus under pressure, and emotional regulation. Although the experience was intense, it reinforced the kind of mental agility and resilience needed in real clinical settings. The post-quiz reflection and peer discussions also deepened learning and strengthened your sense of community, transforming a challenging task into a shared growth experience. This exemplifies how dynamic classroom strategies can foster both cognitive and affective development in future nurses.