In this episode, we are talking about different game or quizzing apps that educators can use to engage their students. The specific platforms we are discussing are: Kahoot, Gimkit, Quizizz and Quizlet Live.

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• Kahoot! An oldie but a goodie!
  • Kahoot Resources - question types, templates, spreadsheet template for import, live vs. assignment mode; lots of helpful resources here
  • Question bank available - great time saver!
  • Flashcard mode on iOS or Android devices
  • Premium account for free until June 17th - info on all available plans
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• Gimkit - Lots of fun and created by a high school student!
  • Gimkit Guide to Remote Learning
  • The Help Center is full of useful articles and resources on the various features, such as assignments (anonymous possible here!), question bank, template spreadsheet for import, play modes, etc.
  • Free upgrade for educators - info on pricing plans for premium
  • Our suggestion: use it as a full review of your course (1 Kit per course)
• Quizlet/Quizlet Live - Fantastic for collaboration!
  • Awesome for in-class collaboration (Live)
  • New Teacher Guide
  • Help Center - excellent resource for all of your questions
  • Upgrade information - 30 day free trial
• Quizizz - Memes make this one super engaging!
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