Students love to use their phones in class, and here's a great way to make use of them, or any other device with a web browser, while reviewing content.
Kahoot, currently in beta testing, is a "game-based student response system." It works by letting teachers create multiple choice quizzes online, and then providing an interface for students to compete on the quizzes. To get started, teachers can register for a free account, and then make their first quiz, called a "Kahoot."
Kahoot, currently in beta testing, is a "game-based student response system." It works by letting teachers create multiple choice quizzes online, and then providing an interface for students to compete on the quizzes. To get started, teachers can register for a free account, and then make their first quiz, called a "Kahoot."
Once a teacher creates a quiz and launches it, the website provides a unique game-pin that students enter at Kahoot.it. There's no student login or registration required. Students enter their name, but only so the teacher can keep track of points.
Questions are multiple choice, and provide a symbol/shape and color for each answer, which also displays on the student screen. Teachers can control the number of choices, as well as the time limit. The quicker a student answers correctly, the more points he/she will receive. After each question, a "leaderboard" appears, so students can see how well they did.
Questions are multiple choice, and provide a symbol/shape and color for each answer, which also displays on the student screen. Teachers can control the number of choices, as well as the time limit. The quicker a student answers correctly, the more points he/she will receive. After each question, a "leaderboard" appears, so students can see how well they did.
This is the screen the students see from their devices. Once they choose the correct answer from the projected image, they click the same color/shape on their screen to pick their answer. This might be confusing to younger students, or students with trouble transferring information from the board.
Once everyone has answered, students can see the correct answer, along with the number of responses. This provides valuable feedback to the teacher! At the end, students can rate the quiz as well.
Overall, this seems to be a highly-engaging tool. There's no expensive "clickers" to purchase, and it works with multiple devices. (Even teachers enjoyed testing it out!) Give it a try - I'd love to know what you and your students thought!