Using Quizizz to Engage Students

Using Quizizz to Engage Students

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Quizizz is an interactive online quiz and lesson creation platform. Similar to Nearpod and Pear Deck, teachers can use Quizizz to design lessons that engage. Whether for formative assessment, summative assessment, differentiation, or creativity, there are tons of ways to use it.

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Taking polls, drawing, and skill practice questions are just a few of the features available in Quizizz. Check out the next few slides to see a few question types.

What is Quizizz, and why should I use it?

Poll

Take a Poll:

Other than educational effectiveness, my #1 consideration when using tech tools is

• Ease of Use

• Interactive Capabilities

• Data and reporting features

• Multimedia features

Draw

Number your preferences from 1-4 when using tech to plan lessons.

Let's dig a little deeper. Check out this video to see an overview of the Quizizz platform and features. Then, complete the suggested activity, and add your screenshot to the assignment in Schoology.​

Multiple Choice

True or false: Schoology can be used for formative assessment.

• True

• False

Now, we're going to look at the basics of quiz creation using some of the cool features Quizizz has & you'll create your first quiz! Watch the video on the right, and then complete the activity at the end.​ Don't forget to submit the link to the Schoology assignment!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accessibility feature in Quizizz?

• copying questions from the library

• adding audio or video to slides or questions

• adding a poll question to a lesson

Multiple Select

For a math or science teacher, which of the following feature are you most likely to use on a question or lesson slide?

(note: there is more than one correct answer)

• tables

• insert equation

• fill in the blank

• multiple choice

You've covered the basics and learned how to create quizzes. The final feature we're goint to explore is the lesson creator. Watch the video on the right, and then complete the activity on the next slide.​ Don't forget to submit the link to your lesson in Schoology!

You're almost there! Your final assignment is to create a Quizizz lesson. Your lesson should be at least 5 slides and must utilize different features of Quizizz (informational slide, questions, audio, video, drawing slide, etc). It should be designed as something you'd actually use in your classroom and must be original (no copying lessons on this one). When you're finished, share the link to the lesson to the Schoology assignment.

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