Kahoot!
Subject:
Technologies
Year level:
Year one – year six
Strand:
Digital Technologies
Sub-strand
Digital Technologies Processes and Production Skills
Content descriptor:
Plan, create and communicate ideas and information independently and with others, applying agreed ethical and social protocols (ACTDIP013).
What is it?
Kahoot! Is a fantastic way to introduce technology into the class room. It is an online game-based system that allows individuals to answer questions in the form of multiple choice.The creator of the quiz (this can be either the teacher or student) choices the questions or the quiz type to further develop what they are learning in the classroom. These answer choices are represented using symbols and colours. The questions can include videos, pictures and words.
Kahoot! is typically displayed on a large screen using the teacher account and students answer the questions using their own technological device such as iPads, smartphones or computers.
Students can play individually or in groups and are able to select their individual or group name. Students are rewarded with points on their accuracy and how quick they can answer the questions.
After every question the teacher and students are given the current score board represented in numbers and graphs.
How do I access it?
It is easily accessible through an URL address. Once you as a teacher have accessed this page you can create a free account and create your quiz, survey or discussion. Once this is created, the teacher is given a secret pin once they make the game live. Students access the live game by typing in the pin after accessing the student link. They do not need an account or an application to access the Kahoot! game on their device.
Link:
Teacher Link: https://getkahoot.com/
Student Link: https://kahoot.it/#/
Cross-curriculum priorities and general capabilities:
Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability and Critical and Creative Thinking
Links to other learning areas:
Kahoot! can used for any subject. It can focus on one or multiple learning areas.
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Thank you for making your blog post engaging, I was able to learn so much from all your information as well as your video.
I am keen to use Kahoot in my classroom as I am sure the students are going to love it!
Kahoot seems like it would be a fun activity for all students and the teacher. It seems very interactive and engaging. By creating different quizzes you can also use this website to link into other curriculum strands and engage students in more learning.
Such a great program!
I used it on my teaching prac last year as a formative assessment tool after completing a science lesson with Year 4’s. I’ve never seen the class so engaged! Plus, It allowed me to quickly reflect on my teaching practice and make changes.
Thank you for sharing!
John Greenham
Such a great app and program! I have used this regularly to assess student learning and as a fun option as well. A fantastic blog post with great descriptions on how to use the program itself. Great links and the attached video makes the blog easy to absorb!
Thanks for sharing