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== Learning Objectives ==

By the end of this module you should be able to:

# Navigate the Kahoot platform
# Design a Kahoot formative assessment

== Kahoot for Formative Assessment ==

In the last lesson, you participated in a formative assessment Kahoot to gauge your preliminary understanding of what formative assessment is and how it can be used. 

Kahoot is an excellent platform for formative assessment for a variety of reasons.

1. It's engaging
   
Kahoot labels itself as a "game-based digital learning platform," but the main takeaway of many students is GAME. The bright eye-catching colors, catchy music, and fast-paced nature of Kahoot make it appealing to all learners. 

   
2. It is low or no-stakes
Kahoot requires players to enter a "nickname" or temporary username for each quiz. The anonymity ensures that players feel comfortable participating without fear of failure or judgment from peers. "Low-stakes" is a term typically used to describe formative assessment because the results have little or no impact on student grades. Despite the fact that Kahoots are low stakes, the competitive nature is often sufficient enough to ensure maximal student effort. Remember, formative assessment is FOR learning!


3. It is

== Kahoot User Guide ==



[https://getkahoot.com/tutorials/Kahoot_Tutorials.pdf Kahoot User Guide]

== Tips for Designing Formative Assessment Questions ==

== Navigation ==

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== References ==

Black, P., & Wiliam, D. (2009). Developing the Theory of Formative Assessment. Educational Assessment, Evaluation And Accountability, 21(1), 5-31.

Formative Assessment That Truly Informs Instruction. (2017). Ncte.org.  http://www.ncte.org/positions/statements/formative-assessment

Regier, N. (2012). Book two: 60 formative assessment strategies. Regier Educational Resources. Retrieved June, 4, 2014.