What is it?
Kahoot! is a web-based response system where you can create quizzes, discussions, or surveys. Students can participate using any mobile device or computer.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ideas For The Classroom
Your very own MHHS colleagues have used Kahoot with success:
Christine Aragon: She used the Nooks and used it as a review for her students. She said "The kids loved it!"
Samantha Duvall: She has used it in several different ways. (1) When reviewing for test/ quizzes, she has students create questions for fellow classmates, creating both correct answers and distractors. (2) She creates her own quizzes, to have students review for books, subjects, and the upcoming midterm. (3) She also uses it to get students' opinions on subjects before starting a new topic or book. She said "It's very motivating because the students like to "play games" and they enjoy being able to use their phones. There is also an aspect of competition and they enjoy being in the top five."
Create your account now and start making quizzes: https://getkahoot.com/
Click on the video below to watch a quick tutorial
Kahoot! is a web-based response system where you can create quizzes, discussions, or surveys. Students can participate using any mobile device or computer.
Strengths
- Easy-to-use with their "drag and drop" creator tool
- You can embed images and video, along with text, in your quizzes
- Project quizzes through your computer, while students play along on their mobile device
- Students do not have to have an account. Just simply make your quiz, share the join code with them (which they will put in with their mobile device), and then when they have successfully joined their name will show up on the screen
- As long as they have a mobile device, EVERY student is participating
- Fast, fun, and engaging
- It's FREE!!
Weaknesses
- Students need their own mobile device to participate
- Needs the internet to play
Ideas For The Classroom
- Review for tests or quizzes
- Formatively asses students on content. Teachers can get a "snapshot" of each student, as well as tracking their progress
- Take a survey with your class
- Start a discussion
Your very own MHHS colleagues have used Kahoot with success:
Christine Aragon: She used the Nooks and used it as a review for her students. She said "The kids loved it!"
Samantha Duvall: She has used it in several different ways. (1) When reviewing for test/ quizzes, she has students create questions for fellow classmates, creating both correct answers and distractors. (2) She creates her own quizzes, to have students review for books, subjects, and the upcoming midterm. (3) She also uses it to get students' opinions on subjects before starting a new topic or book. She said "It's very motivating because the students like to "play games" and they enjoy being able to use their phones. There is also an aspect of competition and they enjoy being in the top five."
Create your account now and start making quizzes: https://getkahoot.com/
Click on the video below to watch a quick tutorial
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