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Teaching with Technology
They also have to make sure they can identify the correct answers and so take
ownership for their own learning. But the most instructive element is in their
choosing of the wrong answers – those should look real, too so they have to think
really carefully and be very specific in their knowledge in order to decide on the real
answer and the almost-real answer.
How to start?
You can create a fun learning game in minutes. You can make a series of multiple
choice questions or try Jumble mode. The format and number of questions are entirely
up to you. Add videos, images and diagrams to your questions to amplify engagement.
Just go to https://kahoot.com/, create an account and start creating your kahoots
following some simple steps.
Kahoots are best played in a group setting, like a classroom or a conference room – or
even with family in the living room.
Games are displayed on a shared screen – for example an interactive whiteboard. You
can also use screensharing tools like Appear.In, Skype or Google Hangouts to include
players from other classes or other parts of the world.
Players join in using their own device – whether that is a smartphone, iPad, laptop, or
desktop doesn’t matter, as long as they have a browser and good internet connection.
Players do NOT need a kahoot account to play. They go to https://kahoot.it/ or they can
also download the mobile app. Students sign in with a class code, choose a name and
start having fun and learning at the same time.
Kahoot provides real time results that can be downloaded for use. It is a quick and easy
way to assess kids learning.
It really makes learning awesome! Give it a try!
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