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Thursday August 11, 2016    7:00 PM EDT
 
 
 
 
I share this every time I join one of Craig's chats.  It's so good it's worth sharing that often.  https://t.co/f8Am3AzYT1  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am Craig Kemp, Head of Educational Technology in Singapore & co-mod of  Please introduce yourself, your location & role 
 
 
 
 
 
Please help me welcome the amazing  as co-host of today's  chat - please make them feel welcome! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We're glad to have you with us Meredith!  
 
 
 
 
 
Hi everyone. Ian here. joining from the UK. Headteacher and Computing lead. Never used Kahooot so keen to learn  
 
 
 
 
 
David Franklin, Elementary Principal and University Professor in SF Bay Area  
 
 
 
 
 
Meredith joining  from SW Florida, Intervention Specialist. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hi, I am Steph and I work at Kahoot! I look after User Happiness and I am based in our London office.  
 
 
 
 
 
. We're so excited to started with this chat!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks so much for having us   Excited to get started https://t.co/vTOgMK7HHd  
 
 
 
Please help me welcome the amazing  as co-host of today's  chat - please make them feel welcome! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kyla 3rd grade from north Texas   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt from Perth. Head of Technology. Just on my way to school, waiting for kids to get ready!  
 
 
 
 
 
Never used Kahoot, keen to learn  
 
 
 
 
 
 
A reminder to use the hashtag  in all of your tweets & we will be using the Q1, A1 style for this twitter chat 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Hi Steph. Late night for you too  
 
 
 
 
 
Supervisor of C&I Courtney from NJ   
 
 
 
 
 
 Hello right back to you Todd! Lovin' the gif!  👏 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanks for the heads up. I will  
 
 
 
 
 
 Welcome to the community Ammar! We hope you are inspired this evening  
 
 
 
 
 
Hi, I'm Robin. I'm a 5th gr ELA Teacher joining you from Kennesaw.  
 
 
 
 
 
 I am David Spencer architect from the uk 
 
 
 
 
 
Pat first grade teacher from Illinois. Novice user of get kahoot  
 
 
 
 
 
 We hope that you become a full-fledged Kahoot!'er at the end of the chat!  
 
 
 
 Great to see you here Meredith  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  We are dedicated Ian! :) Love that late night twitter chats. Thanks for joining  
 
 
 
 
 
  "user happiness" is such a great job title!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Hi Spiri. Good to see you  
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanks for hosting! Glad to be here!  
 
 
 
 
 
 Welcome Pat! We are looking forward to meeting lots of new Kahoot!'ers tonight  
 
 
 
 
 
 Hey Courtney! Glad to hear you here with us! Have you used Kahoot! before?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good morning ! Happy to be here today Rizza physed T from Philippines 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1: We love seeing different approaches to how classrooms function like integrating a math lesson into a PE class  
 
 
 
 
 
Desi here from California (high school). Looking forward to learning about how to go beyond review w/Kahoot. 😊   
 
 
 
 
 
Robbie, Media & Ed Tech Instructor from Atlanta.  
 
 
 
 Thanks for joining us - wow two amazing people in one place! SOOOOOO cool   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hey  Shai from PA here. HS math teacher. Welcome  
 
 
 
 
 
A1: Children engaged, excited and enjoying what they do. It is fun, not always planned but leaves everyone wanting more  
 
 
 
 You WILL love it - check it out  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 , seeing Students and Teachers engaging in social learning experiences and collaborating!  
 
 
 
 
 
Kim from East TN. I teach 9th grade English in our new 1:1  Academy. Love Kahoot (MsHallAtWestHIgh). Now to use it more.  
 
 
 
 
 
A1 Learning that students find valuable, engaging and challenging. This can look different to every student in a classroom.  
 
 
 
 
 
 It's all about making learning fun!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q1: Awesome learning is loud, messy, active, and relevant. It is more qualitative than quantitative.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1. Engagement - student and teachers being engaged in the information not the lesson.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Absolutely! Lots of that coming up Desi  
 
 
 
 Great to have you here Robin  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1:awesome learning looks like Ss engaged in meaningful, interest based tasks & activities that are relevant/relatable to Ss.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Hey Shai! Do you use Kahoot! with your math class?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
. Hi Melissa from Oklahoma panhandle.  First  chat! 
 
 
 
 
 
. Hi Melissa from Oklahoma panhandle.  First  chat! 
 
 
 
 
 
  Would love to know what makes it engaging for you Courtney?  
 
 
 
 
 
 thanks, Craig! Looking forward to getting some ideas for my class tonight.  
 
 
 
 
 
YeS, I use  in my classrooms. Ss love it!  
 
 
 
 
 
Awesome learning looks like fun, creativity, engagement, critical thinking and ss application!   https://t.co/ga3ejvExgj  
 
 
 
 
 
Hi . Leslie here, and perhaps a little bit late. How is everyone doing? 
 
 
 
 YAY Rizza! YOu rock - welcome  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1: Can I use a picture? It looks like this when it works! Yesterday’s learning. Looks great today.  https://t.co/M1MU4KaWK6  
 
 
 
 
 
 We hope it's fun for you too!   🙌 
 
 
 
 
 
 I like that you stated that it is different for all Ss. One size does not fit all.  
 
 
 
 
 
 First chat.  Melissa from Oklahoma panhandle. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanks for joining us Desi  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Great to see you here Robbie  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1. Ss who are so invested and engaged, they run to visitors of class to show them what's going on  
 
 
 
 
 
 Yes! I love messy learning  
 
 
 
 
 
   Hi from Pittsburgh, I teach Span &  A1 Ss engaged, exctd, you can see & feel it,collaboration, fun 
 
 
 
Welcome to everyone new and existing to  it is a pleasure to have you here 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Welcome Leslie! not too late at all. Tell us about what awesome learning looks like to you?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1: Awesome learning is fun, engaging, suits all levels, needs, and desires & is student driven  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Learning is different for each student. Personalisation & differenitation is key. Use space & tech to do this.  
 
 
 
 
 
My h.s. students love . I'm interested in learning how language teachers use Kahoot beyond review.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Love the happiness on Ss's faces when they get a light bulb moment!   
 
 
 
 
 
 Simple idea, but so powerful & so hard to do. Some Ts in my PD session yesterday didn't honor ideas of others.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1:  Noisy at times, excitement, not wanting the time to end, begging for more, some may say controlled chaos. 
 
 
 
 
 
A1:awesome learning=Ss moving/working together. Purposeful, but excited. Lots of light bulb moments 💡  https://t.co/wpltjCX3Gr  
 
 
 
 
 
 Research states that reciprocal teaching gives a high yield of learning for both the mentor and the student.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1) Meaningful, relevant, student centered, passion driven, empowering  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Got to be laughter, humour and fun, definitely  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ABSOLUTELY! That never gets old!  
 
 
 
 
 
 We love this! A smile means a student is enjoying learning, and what could be better than that?!  
 
 
 
 
 
Learning that is relevant, related to Ss also engaging   
 
 
 
 
 
A1: Awesome learning is messy!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Glad to be back.  Good to have you back too!  
 
 
 
 
 
 In Ireland we have a great PLN chat  on a Monday night 8.30 gmt and also recommend  currently live☺ 
 
 
 
 
 
 I'll take controlled chaos over a silent room any day.  
 
 
 
 
 
  I was a S in this for Spanish the other day. As a diagnostic identifying meanings, verbs, tenses, etc.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanks Robbie - it is so good to be back :)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A loud classroom is great and it means something good is happening a lot of the time!  
 
 
 
 
 
Schools should be community spaces where the focus is on learning together and the wellbeing of all involved.  
 
 
 
 
 
     That is the best, seeing those aha moments, very rewarding 
 
 
 
 
 
 Me too! I absolute hate when my Ss are testing because of the silence. Love Ss interacting with Ss.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1: Awesome to me also means that every day is a new and exciting journey. Lots of respect and trust, plenty of happiness  
 
 
 
 
 
Yes it's so important to relate learning to ss lives and their interests and passions!   https://t.co/xrID3fyxPT  
 
 
 
 
 
Learning that is relevant, related to Ss also engaging   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1 Engagement. Collaboration Critical thinking. Working through questions and frustrations.   
 
 
 
Q2 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1:  When your Ss ask to stay in your class, or come in early, because they "like" being in your room. 
 
 
 
 
 
   Hi Rachelle! So glad you could make it  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hey Alex in CA, awesome learning is youth taking control of their education and getting tools to dismantle oppressive systems  
 
 
 
 
 
 Yes! Respect & trust go a long way towards learning (and happiness).   
 
 
 
 
 
A1:  I love it when they spontaneously move to help kids with questions.  They don't even need to ask. https://t.co/JPFt8yi7XN  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Agreed! Do you have any examples of this happening in your classroom?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 You've got some awesome leaders in your classroom!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 True! Seems I never had a solitary lunch at my desk, either.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Why YES, I have! You & your love are AMAZING!!   
 
 
 
 
 
A2 Because we live in an increasingly social world and humans are social creatures.   
 
 
 
 
 
A2: We always share that everyone brings their own strengths, including us. Sharing and collaborating maximises potential  
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Our students are digital natives - it is normal for them to learn in this way - it is a critical 21st learning skill  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Few are the careers and passions that are in a room, alone, with no audience.  
 
 
 
 
 
  and my often messy classroom can mean that lots of creativity has taken place  
 
 
 
 
 
Q2: Careers of the future will require people to work collaboratively on projects. Good communication skills are essential!  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Boosting collaborating through  with Kahoot! is a great way to engage in social learning  https://t.co/DYnJHDS9q2  
 
 
 
 
 
A2, Collaboration is real world. It also helps us see issues/info from diff perspectives. Encouragement. Idea generation.  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Data supports collaboration as highly influential for T learning & success, it stands to reason the same is true of Ss.  
 
 
 
 
 
Superb tool to use, my students adore it. I presented  to my organisation  and we all love it  
 
 
 
 
 
A2 social learning promotes rel among Ts  and Ss and with their peers  
 
 
 
 
 
  Humans are social beings & in our increasingly global economy Ss MUST learn to be empathy, collaborative & flexible 
 
 
 
 
 
A2 Human civilizations have always constructed knowledge in social & collaborative way, and of many brains are better than 1  
 
 
 
 
 
A2. Schools can't function in pieces. Has to be collective push  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: So much of life is about relationships. The same should be true for learning.  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Have you used our Team Mode yet? It's a great way to get collaborative with your classroom!  https://t.co/wJY4REEivS  
 
 
 
 
 
A2 And then the typical answer - students will need to work in others when they leave school. Typical but true.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: learning is social! We learn best when we make meaning with others, discuss/debate/research/wonder/solve...together.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2 But now with tech, social & collaborative learning is at a global scale, not limited by physical geography  
 
 
 
 
 
A2) building skills they will need in the future. And learning is social. Effective learning… Anyway.   
 
 
 
 
 
   A2 Bc these are skills we need, Ss have to develop, be able to communic, value diff opinions,work togethr 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Encouraging students to look up and engage with their surrounding and peers!  Is designed to increase this  
 
 
 
 
 
A2 Ss in our rural schools need exposure, lots of experiences to prepare them for all sorts of situations  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: It's more fun. It's the way of the world now. You grow in proportion to what you contribute.   https://t.co/GnZvibh4Zp  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: it's developing the give and take principal through powerful learning which enables students to become confident  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q2 “Learning is an experience, everything else is just information”
ALBERT EINSTEIN  
 
 
 
 
 
. These honestly don't sound very fun if they exist!  
 
 
 
 
 
 Love it! Students can help build on each others' strengths!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teenagers seem much more driven to demonstrate their knowledge in a competitive format.   
 
 
 
 
 
A1 - my students are all engaged in what they are doing, they have choice in what they do, everyone (incl. me) is learning!
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Teachers used to teach in silos, not working with others even in the next room. Those days must end!  
 
 
 
 Thanks for joining us Olwen - you rock  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Not a worry! Glad to have you with us!  
 
 
 
 
 
A2:because no achievements happen alone. We can accomplish more together w/ feedback, good & bad.   https://t.co/XFGlznhbQA  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2:  Social learning and collaboration has to be gingerly taught, however. You can't force an autistic boy to be social. 
 
 
 
 
 
 so by 'social learning' do we mean learning with 'social media' is this a reference to connected learning?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2 Both are life long skills.  Throughout life we will have to collaborate and work with others.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 no, but it sounds fun! I need time to tinker around a bit!  
 
 
 
 
 
 65% of jobs Ss will have not yet invented! 2 succeed Ss must learn 2 collaborate & value differences-No 1 person can do it all 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sometimes there's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition!  
 
 
 
 
 
 believe in collaborating with others - We have collaborated with   to deliver great experiences  
 
 
 
 Yes, I think we can take it in several ways - what are your thoughts  it is in your statements ....  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A1:  It is very important because that is what the world requires as a whole. We do have to accept that some won't be. 
 
 
 
 
 
 looking forward to trying team mode this year.  
 
 
 
 
 
A2 - helps Ss come to greater understandings as they discuss and talk, help each other out, teach and learn from each other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 which are your favorite tech tools for expanding S's empathy?  
 
 
 
 
 
 I love this. everyone's learning and accomplishments rely on the work of others' before them/  
 
 
 
 
 
  Definitely give it a go! Great option if you don't have access to 1-2-1 devices  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A2. Social learning & collaboration promote higher level thinking skills and allow Ss to showcase their strengths.  
 
 
 
 
 
 exactly. Social learning has helped me as a teacher.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Love it! It's time for everyone to work together!  
 
 
 
 
 
A1: engagement, excitement, asking for more  info!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sare inspired & challenged by other Ss this builds resilience - active collaboration builds stronger Ss  
 
 
 
Q3 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A2 it also allows quieter & normally reticent pupils a purpose and incentive to get involved  
 
 
 
 
 
  Wahoo! lets us know how you get on for sure!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Must add that teaching Ss they must compete w/one another is not effective. They must learn 2 work together 2 solve probs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 AND collaboration looks very different for different people.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2: promotes relationships, team building, communication skills, and problem solving  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: Its important because it asks Ss to consider the needs of others. Often times people they normally  would not work with.  
 
 
 
 
 
  Definitely. Global opportunities have expanded our social learning and mine as a teacher  
 
 
 
 
 
 Asking is key! not being afraid to question  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  will do.  By the way, what's "ghost mode" all about?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I don't have particular tools. Empathy will come down to learning design, which can involve any tech tools  
 
 
 
 
 
A3. Obsreved Ts who use it in their classrooms and engagement/laughter/smiles abound!  
 
 
 
A3: I love using  with students in my classrooms, parents in training sessions and teachers at every chance I get  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: not used  before so looking forward to reading these answers  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3 - ashamed to say I haven't used Kahoot in class yet. I have planned on using it but haven't. Will look for inspiration from  
 
 
 
 
 
 looks like another great discussion. Only seem to catch this when on holiday  
 
 
 
 
 
When S see themselves as part of something bigger they can C challenges that alone would B out of their reach Together is More  
 
 
 
 
 
A3:  in class for brain breaks on S chosen topics, also as observation/assessment on S learning during lessons/units  
 
 
 
 
 
  Thank you for following Katie. I look forward to sharing stories and Not Perfect Hats. 
 
 
 
 
 
     is fun regardless but def keeps everyone involved if not 1:1, all Ss can enjoy 
 
 
 
 yes it's busy as always - amazing community of educators every week at  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: Friendly classroom competitions  
 
 
 
 
 
A3 We use it as a fun way to recap on new learnings  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Let us know if you have any questions! Here's a good guide to get started w/ some deep uses: https://t.co/0BmNj61TEw   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: I have seen many Ts use it with Ss for a variety of reasons!German T used it exclusively last year to preview/review vocab  
 
 
 
 
 
A3. Write kahoots that build on earlier questions.  Make the photo part of the answer  
 
 
 
 
 
A2: It’s also one of the tougher things to do. Collaboration means ‘our’ ideas become better than ‘my’ ideas.  
 
 
 
A3: I use  to kickstart units of learning, to test prior knowledge, to check & summarize learning & the list goes on  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3 Used it as a review.  Then students starting asking if they could create their own to quiz each other 😊  
 
 
 
 
 
 Great to encourage learning through repetition, send ghostmode link home, challenge others to beat scores  
 
 
 
 
 
   A3 Let Ss create have lots of resources, give Ss opp to lead in the CR, so many choices for  
 
 
 
 
 
 Allowing small groups of pupils to collaborate together to design own quizes for class at end of topic  
 
 
 
 
 
A3:  I use  as openers, exit tickets, review, to build classroom culture, obscure facts 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thank you. I'll check that out later  
 
 
 
 
 
   we have to reserve laptop cart well in advance, so it has to be planned far ahead.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3. Once 1 teacher in school begins to use it consistently rest quickly join in as they seek same joy in learning for their Ss  
 
 
 
 
 
 A)This template from  support literacy, analysis, problem solving, creativity, collaboration https://t.co/DNbyAzKx5I  
 
 
 
 
 
A3 - I havn't used  with my 1st graders, but I have used   
 
 
 
 
 
. makes the learning fun. Fun is VERY important.  
 
 
 
 
 
A3: It's important to be inclusive in the classroom for every kind of student!, no matter their background!  
 
 
 
 
 
 As an ex-project manager, 'our' ideas get more buy-in. Not always better than 'my' idea but part of the team. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  I love the template idea. Shows students that Kahoots aren't just thrown together. They require thought! 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: Ss from different schools can play together, creating a sense of community that can span hundreds or thousands of miles  
 
 
 
 
 
   Perfect! Rachelle is a wonderful example of an educator that supports Ss voices  
 
 
 
 
 
 yes looks a great group. Will set weekly reminder :)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oh, I also use it for PD with colleagues. I take boring required PD and make it fun.  https://t.co/w9ZTC9odKa  
 
 
 
 
 
A3:  I use  as openers, exit tickets, review, to build classroom culture, obscure facts 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3. To take the pain out of a little Standardized test review.  All of the sudden analogy practice was fun.  
 
 
 
 
 
Engaging students is crucial for S success  provides an platform to make it achievable for everyone  
 
 
 
 
 
. is a great icebreaker or Kickstarter activity. Use the team mode and it forces Ss to converse!    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 that's fair, we may need to appsmash to give Ss the tools they need  
 
 
 
 
 
Check out the paper kahoot template - give out as home work, for other staff or planning in class!  https://t.co/mbqinNqMp9  
 
 
 
 
 
 A)This template from  support literacy, analysis, problem solving, creativity, collaboration https://t.co/DNbyAzKx5I  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WAY TO GO using it with professional learning for adults.   https://t.co/KgJihvA3Vj  
 
 
 
 
 
Oh, I also use it for PD with colleagues. I take boring required PD and make it fun.  https://t.co/w9ZTC9odKa  
 
 
 
 
 
A3:  I use  as openers, exit tickets, review, to build classroom culture, obscure facts 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We love nothing more than seeing students getting excited about learning!  🙌 
 
 
 
 
 
   me three! I've only played it at a staff mtg, but want to use it this year!  
 
 
 
 
 
  Have you ever used Kahoot! to intro a new topic?  
 
 
 
 
 
A3: Most often as an engaging way to give immediate, formative feedback to Ss and to plan next lessons  https://t.co/ApWnYYmqoT  
 
 
 
 
 
A3: I've used it for warm ups & team review. I also had many Ss use it in presentations. Back2school night might be fun too!  
 
 
 
 
 
A2 - School is a microcosm of the greater world  In the classroom, we can learn collaboration and civility on a smaller scale 
 
 
 
 
 
A3 I use it for friendly competition, reviewing for math quizzes and tests, and top five winners get a homework pass!   
 
 
 
 
 
 Perfect! or get your Ss to create a 'selfie kahoot' introduce themselves to the class as an ice breaker?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: Can be used with students who are traveling or not at school to stay connected  
 
 
 
 
 
 We definitely agree that learning should be fun for all, and that includes educators!  
 
 
 
 
 
 A3) !!  Make one of yourself that the kids can play on the first day. And then have them make a class one… 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Perfect idea! Uses of imagery, gifs and Youtube clips enhance the experience and help engage  
 
 
 
 
 
  Just answered that in a prior tweet.  
 
 
 
 
 
 Agreed! I model strategies and technology w adults in my session so they (I hope) are more open to using w Ss.  
 
 
 
Q4 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Great idea! Play a kahoot in class and send the  link home for Ss to play there :)  
 
 
 
 
 
 It's also fun to use an ice breaker to introduce yourself to your students!  
 
 
 
 
 
A3 Also used it as an anticipatory question at beginning of topic to see where students were at.   
 
 
 
 
 
A3 We're in a  PLD sesh atm & Ts will be  -ing it soon   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   A3 Def try it out, so many benefits, easy to use, engages Ss, great data and feedback and more  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: My Ss used it last week as part of a presentation. It was great because it came from them, not me. First time I’d seen it.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A3: Great ideas for making learning fun and exciting, hooking Ss in. Thank you  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   No problem. Happy to help! Having Ss make Qs for a kahoot is just as powerful too!  
 
 
 
 
 
 so have I - it CAN be hugely positive  
 
 
 
 
 
   I'm going 2check out all the links later  & share w/colleagues (I'm retired but I sub) 
 
 
 
 
 
   The use of it for  and the data are great,    
 
 
 
 
 
  it would be a great addition to a staff or department meeting  
 
 
 
 
 
A4: Used by Ss as part of a pre-test, knowledge gathering exercise. They were super-engaged!  
 
 
 
 
 
 Amazing! love that this was student led  
 
 
 
 
 
A4: yes! As brain break, trivia, I use it to see what the kids remember about me and their peers first week of school  
 
 
 
 
 
   We can't wait to hear how it goes!  
 
 
 
 
 
   So am I. I see some great holiday reading here ready for the new term  
 
 
 
 
 
A4: I haven't in my role, but would love to in a faculty meeting or with a group of Ss I am working with this year.  
 
 
 
 
 
A4: I think it is a great tool to check for prior knowledge  
 
 
 
A4: Yes - I use  to introduce all the time, check progress, check for prior knowledge & for fun theme based learning  
 
 
 
 
 
So great to see so many inspirational educators here at  always a pleasure! Make sure you connect & follow each other 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4: my teachers have t taking it much further than review yet, but I've got some new uses for them for this fall!    
 
 
 
 
 
 yep. I said they could use anything other than Powerpoint & Keynote. Worked well!  
 
 
 
 
 
A4 Kāore anō = Not yet. Will def prepare for next presso    
 
 
 
 
 
 Life is a school! Hopefully, we'll listen to those who've been enrolled for a long time . . . hopefully! 
  
 
 
 
 
 
A4: I used it at Open House to introduce myself to Parents. It was a huge hit! One mom asked S to make one for family reunion!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Q: Can students under 13 create an account? Or just use w/o sign in? What's the legalese?  
 
 
 
 
 
  A4 Yes, have used it at conference presentations, icebreakers,Ss create as alternate  practice 
 
 
 
 
 
   my term started 2 weeks ago! I'll have to figure this out on the weekends!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A2 Ss bene frm having peers to encourage thm 2 achv new thngs & shine a lght on a strngth~Collab is a must in any good rltshp!  
 
 
 
 
 
I have polled students using Kahoot to get their opinions on certain topics   
 
 
 
 
 
A4b) I have asked Ss to make their own for topics they have researched and presented to their peers. Big fun!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4:  Absolutely. I use  to introduce me to my Ss, introduce Ss to Ss, mandatory training to Ts 
 
 
 
 
 
   I always see these sorts of things as the fun down time when the planning is done... 
 
 
 
 
 
A4: Perfect example of using Kahoot! beyond a review tool. Ace way to amplify and deepen experience  https://t.co/pmavnBQhFj  
 
 
 
A4: Yes - I use  to introduce all the time, check progress, check for prior knowledge & for fun theme based learning  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4: hoping to convince my principal to use at opening auditorium for classes.   
 
 
 
 
 
Sorry I didn't know we're just promoting Kahoot here  I should have looked at chat sponsor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 we  have had fun with  by sharing quizzes with other Twitter schools  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Do your staff get involved and pick it up quickly?  
 
 
 
 
 
  yep! I've got several of those kinds of things to look into.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sorry have to go to school early I will read the feed later - great as always thanks    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Although there are many things we use as well, I believe this chat is show that  isn't JUST a fun game.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4) Have structured entire lessons around stacking questions that build the concept being taught.    
 
 
 
 
 
Leslie is showing off some awesome ways to use Kahoot!  https://t.co/4eHHijERtU  
 
 
 
 
 
A4b) I have asked Ss to make their own for topics they have researched and presented to their peers. Big fun!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Your laptop is always in in the evenings as well then. Robin?  
 
 
 
 
 
  Oh Yes! When I show the kahoot.it webpage with code, the Teachers cheer. Very competitive.  
 
 
 
 
 
. I do too if it is not rushed. I felt it from the other side and got 3 wrong I actually knew b/c of time limits.  
 
 
 
 Many other tools have been mentioned here today too  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q5 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 True. Ts must practice wait time so that all students can be actively engaged  
 
 
 
 
 
  yes, of course! I'm charging it now as I participate on my phone. Lol.  
 
 
 
 
 
  of course, I've been on innumerable edu chats, but I balk at volume of questions directly focused on one app  
 
 
 
 
 
. Yes, and  lets you adjust the Q timing. If a serious diagnostic I think more time per Q is better.  
 
 
 
Q5) Our favourite thing is seeing learners become leaders. Have your students created kahoots?  https://t.co/ysxrxhEUP0  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  haha! That sounds all too familiar!  
 
 
 
 
 
A4 Gong to send info to my admin to see if they know about  I see some nice ideas for staff meetings  
 
 
 
 
 
Students who attend learning support for literacy can make their own Kahoot & come back & test their peers    
 
 
 
 
 
   What do you mean by "sometimes". They always are! Cut throat, trash talking  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4) Ss micro teaching, Ss always want to see their peers present! sounds engaging
 https://t.co/plnYd2CUjW  
 
 
 
 
 
A4b) I have asked Ss to make their own for topics they have researched and presented to their peers. Big fun!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Are Ss under 13 allowed to have an acct on ? Real issue to check on in middle school.  
 
 
 
 
 
A5 Yes and it came about because they asked if they could. Love when they initiate and take the lead!  
 
 
 
A5: Yes, every Friday I have a roster where Ss create a quiz of 10 Qns based on what has been happening in the world that week  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A4 I used  to have advanced students (on my account) create a kahoot for the rest of class to use!   
 
 
 
 
 
A5: my hs students have to quiz their classmates after presentations to see if their peers remembered the important info  
 
 
 
 
 
A5) Absolutely! At the time they were still illiterate. (Unschooled). But it was a shared activity & showed their brilliance!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Perfect! Let us know if we can help or support with resources beyond the chat  
 
 
 
 
 
A5:not sure if Ss in my bldg have but I can see the value of taking ownership of the process and using tech to have fun&clean.  
 
 
 
 
 
 I think there is huge potential here to use  I've just signed up  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A5: When students are the architects of their own learning, everyone wins.  
 
 
 
 
 
   A5 My Ss have been creating kahoots for abt 2 yrs, as alternate assignments, builds our resources, fun! 
 
 
 
 
 
A3  is amazing! My 4th graders loved it last year and couldn't wait till kahoot day! Can't wait to try it with 3rd  
 
 
 
 
 
A5 in my case not yet as we've limited use of ipads but we certainly enjoyed playing it! We'll try  this end term  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   That sounds great, and I think Quizlet Live allows for this too, no?  
 
 
 
 
 
Great idea!   https://t.co/8L0dg2b4kP  
 
 
 
 
 
. is a great icebreaker or Kickstarter activity. Use the team mode and it forces Ss to converse!    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 They would prefer to listen to each other than boring old me for sure! One S wanted to learn by presenting always!  
 
 
 
A5: Students often create a  as part of their presentations to demonstrate their learning of a topic - SO engaging  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A5:in ss presentations, I asked them to engage peers, so they made kahoot games (didn't mandate it). It's easy/user-friendly  
 
 
 
 
 
 Kahoot will work on Android devices as well. Much cheaper.  
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks   for a great chat. See you next week!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Love this idea!   https://t.co/cIx57f4lFC  
 
 
 
 
 
 A3) !!  Make one of yourself that the kids can play on the first day. And then have them make a class one… 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A5: Make sure to check out Page 27 of our PD pack to learn about ways to turn learns to leaders  https://t.co/DYEyWh8ZVX  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Can Ss use mobile phones?   
 
 
 
 
 
 thank you so much! I def will.  
 
 
 
 
 
A5:  My students have made up the questions for a  but I put them together because my Ss can't have accts 
 
 
 
 
 
  Great! Thanks for the reference! When I teach Ts, I want them to know what & how to use s/w w Ss.  
 
 
 
 
 
A4. Used to intro myself 1st day of school/today.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 thanks Yes! But 3rd graders are not allowed to bring dev,I provide for them gotta have my borrowing sched earlier  
 
 
 
  thanks thin see you next week  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A5 have not tried having the students create kahoots due to lack of one to one tech but would be interested to try this!   
 
 
 
 
 
   You don't have to participate if you don't want. I participate in many as well.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 sadly, not allowed, I use my own device for them, at times, i borrow from sch but not avail always  :(  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If anyone makes a class , we will trade you. We can include thugs about r part of the world  
 
 
 
Q6 coming up in 1 minute ………..  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Check us out at Getkahoot,com! We hope to hear about you making some awesome kahoots!  
 
 
 
 
 
  Ss can play on their phones in  for sure  
 
 
 
 
 
  Didn't know that. Since Ss accounts are attached to google login, I can't have them create accounts.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  oh Im not sure if my country is included for  program but I will try it out😊 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is guess the person based on the selfie?  
 
 
 
 
 
  Just signed up so i will be doing just that  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: fun, engaging, and authentic.  
 
 
 
 
 
  yes it's our first time to try  next week will keep you posted  
 
 
 
 
 
Using  to engage pupils on last day of term is great (for teachers too 😉)  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: Good qual Qs, engaged Ss, excited by their results, game ending before the bell, data used to inform instruction.  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: This is my favourite - love to hear all the amazing experiences you have had with Kahoot!  https://t.co/FB3hUi6suZ  
 
 
 
A6: Fun, Social, Engaging, Real Learning  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A6. A good Kahoot!  experience involves laughter. A great one involves demonstrated learning.  
 
 
 
 
 
  For sure! Please keep us posted  
 
 
 
 
 
A6 it engages kids, pushes them, and allows for amazing collaboration and learning! It's also fun!   https://t.co/36KJT2Q2WQ  
 
 
 
 
 
When I go away from a chat knowing that I have some research to do it was a time well spent. Thanks    
 
 
 
 
 
A6:where Ts are able to gather formative feedback while Ss engage in meaningful but fun and competitive tasks to demo their U.  
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much ! Love spending my first hours with you awesome people! Gotta go 
 
 
 
 
 
Sorry . Gotta go. Helping a Ss get ready for school to begin by reviewing prior knowledge. Maybe I will use a  
 
 
 
 
 
A6 Smiles, Conversation, Collaboration, Student engagement, FUN!!  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: When students at test time that tell me they remember a concept from the !   Success!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A6: When they ask you when they can do it again  
 
 
 
 
 
A6 When Ss want to keep using it, have fun & to not overkill it's usage too  
 
 
 
 
 
  Definitely time well spent. Great learning.  
 
 
 
 
 
  So pleased this has been helpful Faige :) We are pleased to meet you  
 
 
 
 
 
 Make sure to keep us updated with how everything goes after your research! 😃  
 
 
 
 
 
 I've got to go and watch that blind kahoot video so I understand. New to me!  
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you  and  Great chat this evening and learnt a lot.  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: an amazing  definition: a kid friendly virtual assessment option; trivia for all ages that keeps all engaged   
 
 
 
 
 
  Use a kahoot! :) Thanks so much for joining Shai! It was our pleasure to meet you  
 
 
 
 
 
 yes!!! Love this breakthrough! Or when kids tell you they hate math, but love the math kahoots!  https://t.co/DkHTnGv1JN  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: When students at test time that tell me they remember a concept from the !   Success!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What is Kahoot overkill? I definitely don't want to overdo it, especially when other teachers are using it, too.  
 
 
 
  thanks Ian. always a pleasure - love your contributions  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A5 My juniors like to create Kahoots to show their learning!  
 
 
 
Please help me thank  for leading today's  chat with me - Connect & follow them - they are AMAZING! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We really loved having you  Impressed at you staying up late!  https://t.co/poL8eqt7uD  
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you  and  Great chat this evening and learnt a lot.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you all at  you have inspired some questions for teachers I am working with. 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks  I'm sure I'll be in touch again  
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks ! Sponsored or not, I love this chat and  is a wonderful tool both within the classroom and out! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thanks for the love Craig! We've had a great time during this chat!  
 
 
 
 
 
A6: All S's encouraged to participate feel validated & have lots of fun. Opportunity to make formative assessment exciting.  
 
 
 
 
 
The honour is ours  Thank you kindly for having us join your community! Wonderful chat  https://t.co/cKaqPGA9Nl  
 
 
 
Please help me thank  for leading today's  chat with me - Connect & follow them - they are AMAZING! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Thanks for a great chat tonight!  Looking forward to growing my PLN with so many great educators! 
 
 
 
 
 
  I always try to Steph - always such a great Twitter chat with amazing professionals  
 
 
 
 
 
 
It is so good to be back to  - thank you so much for always inspiring! I am energized!! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 thanks for a great chat and helping to keep my students engaged in their learning   
 
 
 
 
 
   A6 Ss learn from it, have fun,want to play again, create their own,laughing,  beat on desks to music :) 
 
 
 
 
 
A6) One that is engaging and shows a progression of understanding.  
 
 
 
 
 
Ka nui ngā mihi ki    mō te Paki Tīhau rawe! Huge thx for today's Twitter Chat