Abby Hunt and Melanie Heath The College of William and Mary Designs for Technology Enhanced Learning
What is ? Fun classroom engagement tool for assessing student understanding Game-based learning Response System Kahoot appears on screen in front of room and learners join and respond on personal devices 3 Kahoot Templates: Quiz Discussion Survey
How Can You Use KAHOOT! ? Pre-assessments Surveys Classroom Discussions Warm-Up Activity First Week of School Activities Review Activities or Study Guide Teacher made Kahoots Student made Kahoots
ADVANTAGES For Teachers: FREE to sign up Quick and easy to create personalized quizzes Fun way to engage students and quickly assess understanding of concepts Easily adaptable to any grade level or content area Number of correct and incorrect responses displayed following each question Access results for each player following the game Ecofriendly
ADVANTAGES For Students: Fun and easy to use Visit kahoot.it and type in the unique game pin Rankings motivate students and encourage friendly competition within the classroom Less stressful than a written assessment Student Creation
Disadvantages Unable to access Kahoot! if there is a technology or network failure Only used in class All students need access to a device with a web browser Questions do not appear on personal devices Character Limit 95 for questions 60 for answers
Universal Design in Learning Multiple Means of Representation Incorporate video Multiple Means of Action and Expression Create own Kahoot Not a written assessment Multiple Means of Engagement Competition motivates students and sparks interest
T.P.A.C.K. Technological Knowledge: Pedagogical Knowledge: Teacher and student must understand how to create and use Kahoot! Pedagogical Knowledge: Game-based nature is engaging Timed responses and ranking create competition “Learner to Leader” Student plays Kahoot and then creates own Kahoot Research Create Share (Assess) Content Knowledge: Teacher must understand the content and the students demonstrate understanding
Let’s Try It Out! Living Systems Review Go to kahoot.it Enter game-pin and nickname
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