Kahoot!

Kahoot is a FREE game-based classroom response system. Users can create online quizzes and surveys. Recently, I had the privilege to observe Chemistry teacher, Mr. Lee Mattes, as he used Kahoot's online quiz in his classroom as review for an upcoming test.  

Mr. Mattes created the online quiz in only a few minutes. It is user-friendly and he was even able to import pictures and videos into the quiz itself. Quizzes are multiple choice questions. He then began the quiz from his laptop while displaying it up on his white screen using a projector. 

The first question of the quiz is multiple choice with four options. 

He set each question to have a time-limit of 30 seconds (but could have given students up to 120 seconds to answer each question).  Students go to Kahoot.it from any web browser and enter a 5 digit code otherwise known as the "game pin" associated with the quiz. Next, students type in a nickname. The teacher can see the number of players before he/she begins the quiz. 

Students answer the questions from smart phones, tablets or laptops.

While I was walking around observing, I saw that EVERY student was on task and truly engaged. Students were competitive with each other and themselves, wanting to improve their scores. Students are awarded points for correct answers and the timeliness of their answer.

The students do not see the question on their device, only the four buttons.

At the end of each question, the teacher displays real-time data. The number of correct and incorrect answers are displayed for class discussion. This gives the teacher the feedback he/she needs to go over concepts that the students are struggling with and data on which incorrect answer they are selecting. 

Real-time data.

Students also get real-time feedback. They see which questions they are struggling with and can use those questions to go and get extra-help. 

Students see instantaneously if they answered correctly or incorrectly. 

There are many applications for any classroom. Using Kahoot as an 'exit quiz' or a 'do now' can supply a teacher with a wealth of information. Teachers can also download the results. How do you use Kahoot in your classroom?