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)

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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9. Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive. * *

10. Advanced features are easy to access and apply.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.