Description #
Kahoot! is a gamified social education web service. Kahoot behaves like a game: it awards a prize to those who make progress in learning and to those who acquire the highest scores in tests. Anyone can create a gaming table, called Kahoot. Once created, players can join it by entering a PIN code in the mobile application. In this way, the mobile phone becomes a remote control with which you can answer questions. The questions appear on the screen from time to time and the scores and rankings are reported.
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– Gamified quiz, real-time interaction
– Ready-made and easy-to-use templates
– Instant feedback, formative assessment
– Accessibility features, multilingual support
– Integrates with LMS, compatible with video conferencing systems
– Free plan
Cons #
– Not suitable for all learning styles, induces potential distraction
– Limited customization
– Limited range of questions, the results of the answers cannot replace a more in-depth evaluation
– Installation required for full accessibility
– Availability of limited features in the free plan
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Explorer
How to use this tool #
In the field of Training, Kahoot! allows trainers and educators to design tests and quizzes to turn complex topics into engaging challenges. This approach can improve the level of involvement and motivation of learners, but also the consolidation of knowledge through repetitive and competitive gameplay. The immediate feedback provided by Kahoot! quiz helps students identify areas for improvement, promoting a proactive learning attitude that is crucial to the acquisition of professional skills.
As part of Work-Based Training, Kahoot! allows you to create personalized quizzes that can accompany the learning processes of procedures, safety protocols, use of technologies, etc.
As for the Support to work inclusion and job placement, Kahoot! can be used to verify the success of empowerment processes and the acquisition or strengthening of transversal/cross-cutting skills and soft skills.
In the sphere of Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation, Kahoot! can be used in brainstorming and creative collaboration processes, for example by creating surveys aimed at developing business strategies, defining products or services, simulating the involvement of potential customers or investors, collecting feedback etc.
Training #
– Enables the creation and application of game-based interactive tests and surveys (gamification)
– It allows (through quizzes and games) interaction and collaboration to verify and consolidate knowledge and skills
Work-based training #
– Enables the creation and application of game-based interactive tests and surveys (gamification)
– Allows (through quizzes and games) interaction and collaboration for learning procedures, protocols, use of technology in the workplace
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– Enables the creation and application of game-based tests and surveys for personal and professional empowerment and for the acquisition or strengthening of soft skills and soft skills
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Enables the creation and application of game-based tests and surveys to improve brainstorming, creative collaboration processes
– Enables, through testing, surveys and gamification, interaction with third parties (e.g. potential customers and suppliers) to develop or validate results
Practical Resources #
Discover the basics of using Kahoot! at work | 101 webinar from April 2023
46:49 min
Kahoot! case study: Filming students unleash creativity and pass certification with ease
2:38 min
Business webinar: how to get actionable insights with reports
26:48 min
Further reading and suggestions #
– What is Kahoot!?
– Cambridge English Kahoots
– Pressbooks
– Using Kahoot! as an evaluation tool for healthcare training
