Kahoot to Review!
Jessica Bartling, Biology, US Science Department
“I recently used Kahoot in the classroom for the first time, when our 9th grade biology students played a game to review for their first trimester test. Kahoot plays like online trivia, and it’s loads of fun! With the help of my students and other Kahoot users, I was able to quickly construct a multiple choice quiz covering a breadth of biology topics. To play the game, I displayed the questions on the television screen, and students used their tablets or mobile phones to select the best multiple choice answer to each question. Points are awarded not just for correct answers but also for the timeliness of responses. The fast pace and suspenseful music make for a very competitive and exciting game! Most importantly it’s an inclusive game, as EVERY student was enthusiastically engaged, even those who had been reluctant to speak up in class all term! I’m impressed by how easy it is to construct a quiz and share it with my students. It’s an excellent tool for students too, as they can create their own review quizzes and share them with their classmates. I’m so happy to have discovered Kahoot. I am hooked!”
Student Participation (Could use cell phones instead of tablets):
