New apps for the classroom are popping up all the time, and for me it's been mostly a case of too many apps, not enough time. But this past Friday a colleague, the amazing Amber Miller, demonstrated kahoot for classroom quizzes, discussion starters, and surveys. It works kind of like poll everywhere, but it has a lot more visual appeal and generates more student engagement. The quizzes are quick and easy to create, and the log-in info is displayed prominently throughout the game to accommodate slower students or latecomers. Students need a smart phone or tablet, but if someone doesn't have one, they can pair up with a student who does. I'm already planning to use it the first day of class for an entertaining way to review the syllabus, regulations, and options. At the end of the quiz, the teacher can see everyone's answers to all the questions to determine how much remediation is needed and for which students. I haven't explored it fully yet, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at our fall in-service training, which is saying a lot for in-service scheduled on a Friday morning. You can get a taste of it with this demo video: http://quick.as/nyyt7b. If you have used this app, I would love to know about your experience.
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