Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Learning Technology Guide - DEV

Kahoot!*

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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.

Quick Facts
Category
Synchronous Sessions
Rating Level 
Web Search
Website
Kahoot!*
Last Modified
16 July 2024
Created
01 December 2023
License Available 
No
More Info

Security Concerns
Yes
Technical Support 
Vendor
Platform(s) 
Web

Ratings Information

CITL Rating

Select any category below for details about the criteria for each rating.

Functionality: ★★☆
Scale:★★★
Works Well.
Ease of Use:★★★
Works Well.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Instructors):★☆☆
Serious Concerns.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Students):★☆☆
Serious Concerns.
Hypermediality :★★★
Works Well.
Accessibility: ★★☆
Accessibility Standards:★★☆
Minor Concerns. They aim to be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, to an AA conformance level. However, there is no document showing they were audited for that.
User-focused participation:★★☆
Minor Concerns. You can find some ways their services are accessible on their website: https://support.kahoot.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004537447-Does-Kahoot-meet-accessibility-standards
Required Equipment:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. Freemium gives you the ability of working with maximum 10 participants. Also, not all type of questions are available on Freemium.
Technical: ★★★
Integration/Embedding within a Learning Management System (LMS) :★☆☆
Serious Concerns. No embedding option with LMS
Operating Systems:★★★
Works Well.
Web Browser:★★★
Works Well.
Additional Technical Requirements:★★★
Works Well. You usually need to download the app on your phone. However, if they can't install the app on their device, they can join by going to kahoot.it in their browser
Mobile Design: ★★★
Access:★★★
Works Well.
Functionality:★★★
Works Well.
Offline Access:★★☆
Minor Concerns. Most of the features are not available offline. You can edit your questions but you need to connect to the internet for saving the changes.
Usage and Account Set Up: ★★☆
Sign Up/Sign In:★★☆
Minor Concerns.
Cost of Use:★★☆
Minor Concerns.
Archiving, Saving, and Exporting Data :★★☆
Minor Concerns. Some limited exporting capabilities.
Data Privacy and Ownership:★★★
Works Well.
Social Presence: ★★★
Collaboration :★★★
Works Well.
User Accountability:
Not Applicable.
Diffusion:★★☆
Minor Concerns.
Teaching Presence: ★★★
Facilitation:★★★
Works Well.
Customization:★★★
Works Well.
Learning Analytics:★★★
Works Well.
Cognitive Presence: ★★★
Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s):★★★
Works Well.
Higher Order Thinking:
Not Applicable.
Feedback on Learning:★★★
Works Well.

Security and Privacy

This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection

Support Information

Kahoot! offers a help center that includes links to various resources, community forums, chatbots for assistance, and access to certifications and webinars.

Note: Instructional Support is available through CITL. Please connect with Learning Technology Coaches for assistance ltc_citl@mun.ca or visit the Teaching and Learning Exchange in ED 1001, St. John’s Campus.

Other Note(s)

Only True/False and Multiple Choices are available on Freemium and for other type of questions you need to upgrade your account.

Contact

Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1B 3X9

Postal Address: P.O. Box 4200, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1C 5S7

Tel: (709) 864-8000