Kahoot! is an online, game-based learning platform which is used for creating and sharing quizzes, polls, and other trivia-type exercises that check students' understanding in real-time. Teachers can create quizzes that students answer individually or in teams using devices like tablets or smartphones. The platform collects data on student responses, time taken for each question, and overall performance. The teachers can view dashboards showing class trends, identifying questions which were most difficult, and tracking individual or group progress over time.
Effects:
Teacher Benefits: Allows immediate feedback, identifies knowledge gaps, and informs instruction through data.
For students, it increases engagement, provides immediate feedback, and enhances active participation.
Challenges: The overemphasis on speed may be disadvantageous to some learners, and data privacy needs to be managed with much caution.
Overall, platforms like Kahoot! show how embedded learning analytics can make assessment interactive, actionable, and motivating, while also highlighting a need for thoughtful implementation.