Teachers at third level sometimes find it difficult to get their first-year students to contribute in class. We propose that using Kahoot as a warm-up, understanding checking, and revision tool can help the teacher to get a better read on the class and to encourage more participation. Our experience is that students enjoy this type of activity and feel motivated by it.
Technology required: Internet, data projector, PC, Smartphones or PCs for the students
Teachers of language at third level will gain ideas on how to integrate the quiz application Kahoot into their classes in order to engage and motivate first-year students.
Procedure
- Register for an account on getkahoot.com
- To begin with, create a quiz relating to the material you wish to cover with a class. For example, if your language class is related to the environment you might test vocabulary and general knowledge on this topic.
- This user guide or the tutorial below shows you how you can create a quiz.
- Public Kahoots are quizzes made by other users that can be copied and edited to suit your class topic. There are keyword, audience, and language filters that display a range of quizzes to choose from. Be sure to check these carefully to make sure that they are error-free.
- This user guide or the tutorial below shows you how you can create a quiz.
- In the class, ask the students to go to kahoot.it on their smartphone, tablets, or PCs. Log into your account and launch the quiz you have prepared. Make sure you are connected to a data projector. The website will show a code that the students can enter. They must enter a nickname.
- Play the quiz. The questions will appear on your screen and the options will appear on the students’ devices. It is a competition for the students to get the correct answer in the quickest time possible. The leader board will be displayed after every question.
- You can also use this tool to check understanding during the class and to revise previously covered material.
