Elementary Tech Kahoot

Have you used Kahoot before? I wrote a whole blog post about how to use Kahoot and why I love using it so much. I love all the updates they have made in the past year, too! Now you can assign Kahoots for homework so students can work independently, and you can also play in groups or teams. Definitely check out the updates if you haven't!

I use this Kahoot each year with my upper elementary students. I also almost always use this one of the first days with my Middle and High school students, too. This is a Kahoot that covers Windows programs, identifying keys, software, hardware, and keyboard shortcuts. It is all Windows based, as I said before, but it could be adapted to the command key instead of the shift key if you wanted to use other parts of it.

One thing I love about Kahoot is that you can edit it to suit your needs. I'm sharing the link to mine so that you can check it out and use what you want, and change what you don't like! If you aren't interested in mine, definitely check out other technology Kahoots out there! I've used some pretty great ones.

If you haven't played Kahoot lately, you should definitely check out Ghost mode. One thing I love about Ghost Mode is that you can have your students compete against themselves. Have them complete this Kahoot at the beginning of the year, and then test them again later to see how much they have improved.

Do your kids love playing Kahoot too?

- Hilary

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