Francesca Curteis
Francesca Curteis
This tool is a free game-based learning platform for teachers and students. Within this game you can make a series of multiple choice questions that can be presented to the class for them to answer. As well as making your own quiz, there are hundreds of ready-made ones that one can use. Furthermore, this is appropriate for all ages, subjects and level. To play this game one needs their own device and a Game Pin which is provided by the teacher.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFFv6_6was4 (Kahoot tutorial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ3Er1-tCMc (How to use Kahoot! in the classroom)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAfnia7-rMk (5 minute guide to Kahoot!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlIPHsUxhq8 (How to create a Kahoot Quiz, Survey and Discussion)
(ScreenCast)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c_2rV89riuSUBdZRobuMRbhDTh7LoXNo/view?usp=sharing
It is not, even though sharing and pairing is a great social experience.
Yes, all you have to do is sign up
When creating the quizzes, you can select whether you want it to be public or private.
Yes, there are premade quizzes you can use.
Yes they do! It is very fun and competetive
It is good for all ages as it is up to the teacher to choose the difficulty of the quiz.
Good: Kahoot! is the perfect way to test your students whilst having fun. It provides you as a teacher direct and quick information of the amount of information your students take in.
Bad: In order to use Kahoot! all students need their own portable device. This can be difficult in most schools as devices are not provided.
There are many reasons teachers would use this app. Firstly, it is incredibly easy and fun for students of all ages. Secondly, teachers are able to 'test' the students in a fun way. Lastly, it is a great way for students to learn.
World Geography Grade 7
WG.1.2 Explain Earth’s grid system, using latitude and longitude to locate key places and to answer geographic questions about that place
The above Kahoot quiz is specific for Grid systems. Middle School students will learn about what latitude and longitude is. Furthermore, certain important grid points around the world.
Social Studies Grade 8
7.8.2 Differentiate between various forms of government
The above Kahoot! is based on the judicial branch. This will help students identify the different factors within the judicial branch. Furthermore, this would be a great review for the students. There are also a wide variety of other quizzes on the other branches too.