Kahoot is a FREE blended learning and online gaming platform that is available for all. If you have ever been to BW3s, you will find that Kahoot is similar to the NTN Buzztime game that they offer. Teachers can create their own multiple-choice questions that students must answer either by using their smartphones or their laptops.
Students will need to go to the web address: kahoot.it This will get them to the game lobby where they will input the game pin provided by the teacher.
They will then be prompted to insert a "nickname". Once all the students have given a nickname, the teacher may start the game. THIS is where the fun begins! Once the teacher starts the game, the students get to see the question for about 3 seconds, then the multiple-choice options will appear. Students will be rewarded points for each correct answer, PLUS how fast they answer the question. After all students have answered the question, then the top 5 scores will be displayed for all to see. Students really enjoy being able compete for the top 5 spots!
Can you think of a review day activity that you think needs a little "spicing up"? If so, then Kahoot is for you!
FEATURE TECHIE OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Lisa Wheeler
I have been using multiple sources of technology with my students throughout the school year. Much of the time I use the ELMO projector to present information and go through daily warm-ups with my students. The ELMO has given me an easy way to integrate technology with my current lessons, and it is virtuously painless! In addition, my students use laptops to complete most written assignments and projects, and they electronically submit work via email and TL Campus.
Recently, I had my students split into groups and research different topics regarding William Shakespeare and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. As the groups researched their given topics, group members initiated roles of organizing and compiling information into a PowerPoint presentation that they then presented to the class. Students needed little assistance from me during the research process, aside from determining website validity and properly citing sources.
The groups submitted their Power Point presentations to TL Campus. I made a folder on my computer for each of my classes, gathered the TL Campus submissions, and sorted them into their designated folders. From there, all I had to do was open the presentations. Finally, the students presented their information on the big screen to their classmates, using my iPad. How? DOCERI! The Doceri program was already setup on my iPad and computer, so I just had to turn on Doceri on both devices. Students were then able navigate through their presentations from the iPad without having to turn away from the rest of the class. It was fun for them, and it enhanced the quality of their overall presentations. I’m excited to try more technology in the future!
Thanks, Lisa! If you have any questions on how to implement some more technology into your classes, feel free to speak with Lisa about a demonstration on how she uses Doceri in her classroom.
Recently, I had my students split into groups and research different topics regarding William Shakespeare and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. As the groups researched their given topics, group members initiated roles of organizing and compiling information into a PowerPoint presentation that they then presented to the class. Students needed little assistance from me during the research process, aside from determining website validity and properly citing sources.
The groups submitted their Power Point presentations to TL Campus. I made a folder on my computer for each of my classes, gathered the TL Campus submissions, and sorted them into their designated folders. From there, all I had to do was open the presentations. Finally, the students presented their information on the big screen to their classmates, using my iPad. How? DOCERI! The Doceri program was already setup on my iPad and computer, so I just had to turn on Doceri on both devices. Students were then able navigate through their presentations from the iPad without having to turn away from the rest of the class. It was fun for them, and it enhanced the quality of their overall presentations. I’m excited to try more technology in the future!
Thanks, Lisa! If you have any questions on how to implement some more technology into your classes, feel free to speak with Lisa about a demonstration on how she uses Doceri in her classroom.
