Kahoot! Provides many benefits for the learning environment that range from student engagement to the enjoyment of learning. Here are some of the Pros for Kahoot!:

  • Provokes attention amongst the students in class. 
    • Motivates students to pay attention during instructional periods in order to prepare for future Kahoot! Games
  • Allows students a break period from structured learning
    • Can be used to break up subjects or as an educational transition activity
  • Promotes student Interaction and Participation
    • Promotes engagement as students answer questions within the game.
    • Gives introverted students the chance to share their ideas and thoughts without needing to speak or fearing judgement.
  • Friendly competition becomes a motivator for students
    • Students compete to gain the most points and find themselves on the leaderboard
    • Creates a positive and active classroom environment where energy levels may rise and students can become motivated to think critically and creatively.
  • Anonymity
    • Students can remain anonymous if they wish which provides them with some safety and privacy
    • Gives introverted children the chance to share their ideas while feeling safe and unjudged for their choice in answers.
  • Knowledge Retention
    • Allows students to review past material and uncover new material
    • Students may even feel motivated to study beforehand if they know a Kahoot! is coming up
    • Covers key concepts and topics
  • It’s FUN!!!!

 

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Research  retrieved from :

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1524/4ecd307ab706cbb394cb5e4ccd045b3c2d6f.pdf

Written by:

Sherlock A. Licorish, Jade Li George, Helen. E. Owen & Ben Daniel. (2017)