The June 2016 TeachingAndLearningToolbox.com blog introduced Kahoot as an engaging in-class gamification technology tool; however, the value of Kahoot now extends beyond the classroom. Using the new Kahoot Challenges feature, you can now create interactive out-of-class assignments too. To assign a Kahoot Challenge, simply (1) create or select an existing Kahoot, (2) select challenge, (3) …
Have you ever wanted to add Gamification to your courses? Gamification has become popular in education and business as a way to use game design elements and concepts in areas that are not typically thought of in a game context. Gamification is a way to encourage collaboration and team work as well as build leadership …
If you are looking for a technology tool that will engage students and bring your course content to life, Wakelet is the tool! Unlike some apps, there is only one version of Wakelet. The free version! Additionally, there are no limitations or required upgrades; instructors can create unlimited collections and spaces, invite an unlimited number of participants or …
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been communicating fully or at least partially within a virtual environment. Virtual delivery has allowed us to continue to connect and collaborate with students and co-workers while maintaining social distancing practices. Throughout the past several months, we all have encountered good and poor virtual experiences, including meeting …
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When teaching with technology, Markus and I always promote having a Game Plan B and sometimes even a Game Plan C. This same mindset can apply to having a contingency plan for taking lecture courses online. This plan might be the result of weather or as we are seeing right now the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If …
Markus and I have discussed several polling and assessment apps over the years including Socrative (February 2016), Kahoot (June 2016), Google Q&A (April 2018), Polleverywhere (September 2018), Sli.do (May 2019), GoSoapBox (September 2019) and Formative (November 2019). If you are looking for something different that seamlessly combines interactive, engaging presentations with real-time feedback, consider Mentimeter. …
Markus and I have been a fan of Kahoot (June 2016) and Kahoot Challenges (November 2017) for some time. While Kahoot is a fun way for students to learn and instructors to easily assess learning, there are times when a more robust assessment tool is desired. Formative is that tool. Formative is an easy to …
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The new academic year is here and it is time to organize ourselves. This is a great time to reflect and utilize technology that can help organize yourself and your classroom for the upcoming year. Where should you start? Cathy and I think that this is the perfect time to share how we stay organized …
It’s time to start preparing for the new academic year! This is a great time to reflect and utilize technology that can help organize yourself and your classroom for the upcoming year. Where should you start? Cathy and I think that this is the perfect time to share how we stay organized and to recap …
