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SOFTWARE EVALUATIONMatthew YubasTexas TechEDIT 5395Spring 2017Dr. WhiteModule 4
Software Evaluationof Kahoot! And Quizizz
• Both are educational tools with a game-like interface to conduct assessments, reviews, and other instructional goals.
• Kahoot! and Quizizz can be operated from a desktop / laptop web browser, mobile device web browser, or mobile app.
INFORMATION Kahoot! QuizizzSoftware Title Kahoot! Quizizz
Publisher Kahoot! Edu Quizizz Inc.
Content Area Most content areas. Most content areas.
Topic Most topic areas. Most topic areas.
Targeted Grade Level elementary, middle, high, university
elementary, middle, high, university
URL Student: https://kahoot.itTeacher: https://getkahoot.com
https://quizizz.com/
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Kahoot! Web and Quizizz WebDesktop or Laptop
Environment Web browserComputer / Processor minimum
Based on web browser requirements:Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable (2001 Intel, 2003 AMD)1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
OS Windows 7 or laterOS X Mavericks 10.9 or later
RAM minimum 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Kahoot! Web and Quizizz WebDesktop or Laptop
Compatibility with existing software
No issues
Hard disk space minimum
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
Additional hardware None
Other Requires a stable broadband internet connection; Ethernet and or WiFi (minimal latency)
Technical Requirements Continued
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Kahoot! AppMobile Device
Quizizz AppMobile Device
Environment App App
Device / Processor Any device that can run the required OS
Any device that can run the required OS
OS Android 2.3.3 or lateriOS 9.0 or laterCompatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
No Android appiOS 9.0 or later Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Storage 1.36MB 13.3MB
Technical Requirements Continued
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Kahoot! AppMobile Device
Quizizz AppMobile Device
Compatibility with existing software
No issues No issues
Storage space Minimal Minimal
Additional hardware None None
Other Requires a stable broadband internet connection – WiFi (minimal latency)
Requires a stable broadband internet connection – WiFi (minimal latency)
Technical Requirements Continued
FEATURES Kahoot! Quizizz
CLAIM SA A D N/A SA A D N/A1. The directions are
clear and easy to follow.
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2. It’s easy to start and exit the program. * *
3. Users can easily resume where they left off in the program.
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4. The program functions well and is free of bugs.
* *
5. The program is enjoyable to use. * *
Features Legend: SA Strongly Agree, A Agree, D Disagree, N/A Not Applicable
FEATURES Kahoot! Quizizz
CLAIM SA A D N/A SA A D N/A6. The graphic elements
are meaningful and appropriate.
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7. Sound can be turned on and off. * *
8. The software contains useful management features.
* *
9. Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive. * *
10. Advanced features are easy to access and apply.
* *
FEATURES Kahoot! Quizizz
CLAIM SA A D N/A SA A D N/A
11. Menu-driven tutorials are built into the program.
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12. Video tutorials are available to learn how to use the program.
* *
13. Is web-based.* *
14. Has Android App.* *
15. Has iOS App.* *
COMPARISON Kahoot! QuizizzPrice Free for students and
teachers.Free for students and teachers.
Meets objectives Use for assessments, reviews, and for instruction.
Use for assessments, reviews, and for instruction.
Usability Fun and easy to use. Fun and easy to use.
Engagement Highly engaging; students get excited.
Engaging; students get excited.
Topics Very large library of several topics; can create own.
Large library of several topics; can create own.
COMPARISON Kahoot! QuizizzNotes Students answer one
question at a time and get scored.
Students see the leaderboard after each question is scored and at the end. This method tends to enhance excitement and competition.
Students answer all questions and get scored at the end.
This method tends to be less exiting. Students can feel some sense of competition at the end of all questioning.
Comparison Continued
Kahoot! QuizizzPros Cons Pros Cons
Shows question only on teacher main screen. Pro for cooperative learning.
Shows question only on teacher main screen. Con for visually impaired students.
Shows question on student device.
Students more engaged with device than each other.
Questions are presented one at a time.
Questions are presented one at a time. Can be a Con for advanced students.
Questions are presented at student’s pace. Pro especially for advanced students.
Students work on their own until the end – tends to be less exciting than Kahoot method.
PROS AND CONS
PROS AND CONS Continued
Kahoot! Quizizz
Pros Cons Pros Cons
Free Free
Easy to use Easy to use
Fun to use Fun to use
Highly engaging Engaging
Has a scoreboard Has a scoreboard
Many free teacher quiz files
Many free teacher quiz files (not as big as Kahoot)
PROS AND CONS Continued
Kahoot! QuizizzPros Cons Pros Cons
Can create own quiz files
Can create own quiz files
Quiz games can be assigned as homework
Quiz games can be assigned as homework
Export student scores.
Export student scores.
Q & A1. What specific and technology standards will be addressed by
this software?
• Most all curricular standards can be addressed as these tools are used for assessment, review, and learning concepts.
• Technology standards addressed include opening and using a web browser, using menus, and selecting answer choices.
Q & A Continued2. What are your instructional goals for using this software?
• The general instructional goals include learning new concepts, review of concepts, assessment, cooperative learning, and overall engagement.
• Specific instructional goals can be utilized within the lesson using these tools.
Q & A Continued3. Have you found reviews of the software?
• Yes, from the Google Play store and iTunes store. • Kahoot! is rated 4.1 on Play and 4+ on iTunes. • Quizizz is rated 4+ on iTunes. • In addition, there are many positive reviews for both on various
websites and on YouTube.
Q & A Continued4. Have you tested the software in the classroom?
• Yes. Students are very excited and engaged when using both tools.
• Students look forward to the competition and to show off their skills.
• Lower students are engaged in the fact that they view these tools as games.
RECOMMENDATION• Overall, I’ve found Kahoot! to be the better choice for
instructional purposes. • Kahoot! is preferred by students and offers a larger free
teacher library. • Kahoot! is highly engaging and brings excitement into the
classroom.
RECOMMENDATION Continued• I believe Quizizz is also viable to offer students different ways of
learning. • Also, I think Quizizz is better in terms of a serious assessment
tool to gather student data. • Quizizz allows students to work directly from their own device
and less chance of students copying from their peers.
RECOMMENDATION Continued• Downside:• A downside to using these tools is that there are times when a
student’s device is not working or when school internet availability is inconsistent.
• Teachers need to have backup activities planned when internet or device issues occur.
REFERENCE• Frazier, M. (2012). The technology coordinator's handbook.
2nd Ed. International Society for Technology in Education.