What is it?

Kahoot introduces itself as a game-based learning platform that makes learning any subject fun, in any language, on any device, for all ages.  

They have four categories for professionals, teachers, students, and family and friends. Our focus in this document is the teachers section, and most specifically instructors (educators).

What is its purpose?

Engaging Learning Tool:

• Motivates and activates students' learning.
• Tests students' knowledge through interactive quizzes and challenges.
• Reinforces important concepts for better retention of information.

Instructor Facilitation:

• Empowers instructors to create dynamic class discussions.
• Enhances student-to-student interaction within the learning environment.
• Provides a platform for interactive and collaborative learning experiences.

How do I use it?

• Register and pick one of the four account types: professionals, teachers, students, and family & friends. They use the term "Kahoot" for any documents you can make on the platform.
• On the top-right of the main page, you can find the link to start a new Kahoot and join the available games.
• They also provide some templates for all the four types of potential users.
• The features help to make presentations (using images, text, videos, voices,... ), interactive content (online polls, exams), and evaluation (real-time evaluation, time-limited tasks).
• You can integrate Kahoot! add-ins into your PowerPoint presentations, allowing you to initiate live Kahoot sessions (e.g., live surveys/polls in your class) directly from your presentation without switching tools. To add Kahoot add-ins, go to File > Get add-ins. Different versions of the app may behave differently, and this feature is not included in the freemium version.
• Also, you can import your slides created by PowerPoint in a Kahoot presentation. However, the slides will be in the PNG format and will not include the links, animation or slide transitions.

Why would I use it?

• Host kahoots live in class or via video conferencing.
• Display questions and answers on students’ devices in live kahoots.
• Assign student-paced challenges for review or homework.
• Get students to play individually or in teams.
• Grab attention with different types of online questions.
• Enrich your PowerPoint slide with online interaction connecting your Kahoots to PowerPoints.
• Share your materials with other instrcutor on the platform.