Introduction:

The new generations of students and different issues related to class subjects have driven us to modify our educational activities towards new strategies using information and communications technology (ICT) in the classroom.

Aim:

To identify the undergraduate students' opinion in first and second year of medicine at the Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile, regarding the use of clickers and Kahoot in the classroom.

Subjects and methods:

Qualitative and phenomenological research. In order to gather information two focus groups were organised with a total of 18 participants, the answers from the interview were transcribed using the verbatim principle. The study used a content analysis and triangulation method.

Results:

The use of ICT in the classroom has been considered positive. The research found information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the use of clickers and Kahoot. Both types of technology were able to keep the students' attention, increasing the sense of enjoyment of the lesson, learning and quality of life as they are using games as a teaching strategy.

Conclusion:

Both strategies have the potential to modify the classroom environment in a positive manner, with advantages and limitations that should be known by educators. It is relevant to insert them into coherent educational strategies to improve the learning-teaching processes.

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