Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes. It helps to prepare engaging activities in classrooms different from the usual frontal lesson. With Kahoot it is possible to create a fun learning game in minutes, teachers can chose among different format and number of questions, it is also possible to add videos, images and diagrams to questions to amplify engagement. Learners can answer to the quizzes through their mobile by going on the Kahoot website and insert the PIN number of the quiz.
At every question, the participants receive a score based on the correct anwer and the time for answering. The game automatically shows the ranking at the end of the quiz.
Kahoot! has a free version with limitations.
Video presentation of Kahoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzfWHdDS9Q&feature=emb_logo
Tutorial on how to create a Kahoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiB3gmSTPog
Examples of application:
Quizzes and trivia games created with Kahoot! can be used in many ways for example as a direct feedback to verify if the students have understood the content of a lesson, or to introduce the topic of a lesson by stimulating the curiosity of learners.
| Area: interactive presentations |
| Interaction: YES |
| Type of Interaction: synchronous |
| Language: multiple languages |
| Available for free: YES (with limitations) |
| Suggested for working with: entire class, groups of students |
| Related Tools:Mentimeter |