Technologies for teaching 1: Kahoot

Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages, which can be used in any context being socially, with friends or as a mean of teaching.

The program consists of different types of quizzes which the students can undergo whic can be change to accomodate the topics that the teacher may see fit for the class.

The quizzes can be created from the ground up and accomodate the needs of the class, such as being able to be precented in any language and can be played through computers as well as smartphones.

The use of kahoot can be quite positive in terms of teaching, by being a program focused on quick thinking and competitiveness it can give the students the motivation to participate
Through the use of kahoot the teacher will be able to teach the second language, more focused on grammar, vocabulary and simple use of the second language

The use of this tool can proove to be effective with it being interesting and be perceived more as a game to the student than just a learning activity. However there will be certain drawbacks such as the ossible lack of motivation from certain students towards the activity or in more extreme cases the lack of equipment necessary for it to be perfomed (computer lab).