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Request a Kahoot! Premium AccountSign into Kahoot!Creating Quizzes with Kahoot! How to Play Kahoot! Access the quizzes reportsHow to add an external link to a Kahoot! in a Canvas Module (Preferred Method)How to embed a Kahoot! into a Canvas assignment/pageHow to add a link to a Kahoot! in Canvas Kahoot! Free Webinars and Guides
Request a Kahoot! Premium Account
Florida SouthWestern State College has added Kahoot! to its growing list of tools for faculty to leverage. You will need to submit a Request Kahoot Premium Account to gain access to this tool.
Once approved, you will receive an email, and then you can begin to leverage the premium features.
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Sign in to Kahoot!
Once your account has been created, you will receive a confirmation email from Kahoot!
Click on the "Join" button from the email.
Next, click on the "Log in" button in the top right corner.
When the "Log in" screen appears, click on the "Continue with Microsoft" button.
When the Microsoft "Sign in" page appears:
1) Enter your username@fsw.edu email address.
2) Click on the blue "Next" button.
When you are directed to the MyFSW login page:
1) Enter your MyFSW Username.
2) Enter your MyFSW password.
3) Select the "Sign In" button.
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Creating Quizzes with Kahoot!
You can build your own Kahoot! quiz from scratch, choose a template or select one from the Discover tab.
To build your own Kahoot! quiz click on the "Create" button located in the top right corner.
Next, click on the create new Kahoot! button to start creating your own Kahoot quiz or choose a template to preload questions and slides.
Visit the following guides to learn more about creating different question types:
Creating different question types for a web platform
Creating different question types for mobile apps.
Visit the Kahoot guides for web platforms or Kahoot guides for mobile apps for additional resources.
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How to Play Kahoot!
Please note that students do not need an account to play Kahoot.
Visit the Kahoot host: how to host a live kahoot guide.
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Access the quizzes reports
Want to identify your learners and reinforce important knowledge? Then, visit the following links for information on how to access Kahoot reports.
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How to add an external link to a Kahoot! in a Canvas Module (Preferred Method)
This option will automatically enable a Canvas Gradebook pass-back. When students complete a quiz, it will be automatically scored and will automatically update the Gradebook.
1) Navigate to the "Modules" tab of the desired course in Canvas.
2) Create a new module if desired. Then, select the Plus Sign icon next to the title of the module you would like to add the Kahoot! in.
3) Select "External Tool" from the drop-down menu. Then, click "Kahoot!" from the list of available external tools.
You may be prompted to sign in if you are not already signed into Kahoot!.
4) Locate the desired Kahoot! and hover your mouse cursor over it. Select "Assign and embed".
5) Toggle "Nickname generator" ON. Then, select "Create".
This setting is required to maintain FERPA compliance. Please ensure it is toggled ON for all Kahoot! quizzes externally linked in Modules.
6) The Kahoot! will now be visible in the module. It will default to unpublished. Select the Publish icon to make it available to students.
Note - If you created a new module, be sure to publish the module as well.
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How to embed a Kahoot! into a Canvas assignment/page
To embed a Kahoot! into a Canvas assignment or page, please follow the steps below:
Locate your Kahoot! in the Kahoot! library.
Hover over the Kahoot! and select "Assign".
Ensure that "Nickname generator" and "Player identifier" are toggled ON. Then, select "Create".
These settings are required to maintain FERPA compliance. Please ensure they are selected for all Kahoot! quizzes embedded through the Rich Content Editor (RCE).
Select "Report options" to open the options menu. Then, select "Embed".
Select "Copy".
Then, navigate to the "Assignments" tab in your Canvas course, and click the "+ Assignment" button to create a new assignment.
Please note: You can also embed a Kahoot! into any Canvas item that has a Rich Content Editor (RCE), such as a discussion, pages, etc. You can also embed it within an existing assignment/page by going to that assignment/page and clicking the "Edit" button in the upper right-hand corner.
In the toolbar of the Rich Content Editor, click on the "Embed" icon.
Lastly, (1) paste the embed code into the "Embed Code" field, and then (2) click the "Submit" button.
Finish filling out the assignment details (such as the Points, Submission Type, and Due Date), if applicable, and then click on the "Save" button in the bottom right-hand corner.
The embedded Kahoot! will now display within that assignment/page.
The assignment will default to unpublished. Be sure to publish the assignment to make it available to students.
Please note that you will need to manually enter the Kahoot! Scores into Grades in Canvas, if applicable, as this will not be done automatically.
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How to add a link to a Kahoot! in Canvas
To add a link to a Kahoot! in Canvas, please follow the steps below:
Please note: If you share a Kahoot! via the share link, the students/users will need to create a Kahoot! account in order to interact with your Kahoot!.
First, navigate to your Kahoot! within your Kahoot! account. Hover over the title of the Kahoot! and select "Assign".
On the settings menu, please select the following:
(1) Set a deadline if desired, (2) Player identifier toggled ON, and (3) Nickname generator toggled ON.
These settings are required to maintain FERPA compliance. Please ensure they are selected for all Kahoot! quizzes externally linked through the Rich Content Editor (RCE).
Next, navigate to your Canvas course, and create a new assignment (or click on the name of an existing assignment and click the "Edit" button in the upper right-hand corner).
Please note: You can also add the link to a Kahoot! into any Canvas item that has a Rich Content Editor (RCE), such as a discussion, pages, etc.
In the Rich Content Editor of the assignment settings:
1) Select the drop-down next to the link icon.
2) Click on the "External Links" option.
When the "Insert Link" window appears:
1) Give the link a title under "Text".
2) Paste the link to the Kahoot! under "Link".
3) Select the blue "Done" button.
Finish filling out the assignment details (such as the Points, Submission Type, and Due Date), if applicable, and then click on the "Save" button in the bottom right-hand corner.
Please note that you will need to manually enter the Kahoot! Scores into Grades in Canvas, as this will not be done automatically.
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Kahoot! Free Webinars and Guides
Register for Kahoot! Free webinars to learn more about Kahoot!.
Get Kahoot! Certified to enhance your learning.
Visit the Kahoot guides for web platforms or Kahoot guides for mobile apps for additional resources.
Visit Kahoot! Help & Support center for additional guides
Submit a Kahoot! ticket if you run into technical issues.
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