🍎 Digital Tools for Teachers · Lesson 1 of 6
A live class quiz on the screen
You on the projector, everyone answers from a device.
Why live quizzes work
Game-based review gets every student answering, not just the three hands that always go up. You see right away which questions the class missed — instant formative assessment.
How it works
- Write 8–12 multiple-choice questions (or use a ready set)
- Start the game on the projector — a join code appears
- Students join on Chromebooks or phones with the code and a nickname
- Each question shows on the board; students answer on their device
- After each question, look at the results bar and reteach what was missed
Keep it fair and calm
| Nicknames | First name + last initial, or animal names — no full names |
|---|---|
| Speed points | Turn them off for kids who need more time |
| Teams | Pairs share a device and talk before answering |
| No-device option | Hand signals or A/B/C/D cards |
Tip
💡 The best part isn’t the leaderboard — it’s the 30 seconds after a question everyone missed. Stop and ask: “Why did so many choose B?”
✏️ Practice: your turn
- Write 8 review questions for your next unit
- Run a live quiz with a game-based tool your district approves
- Turn off speed points for one round and compare
- Note the two most-missed questions and reteach them
🧠 Quick quiz
Answer all 4 questions correctly to mark this lesson as done.
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All lessons in Digital Tools for Teachers
- 📺 1. A live class quiz on the screenYou on the projector, everyone answers from a device
- 🏠 2. Online homeworkCreate an assignment, send a link, see who did what
- 🖨️ 3. Worksheet makersCrossword, word search, bingo and a worksheet from your own words
- 📅 4. Planning lessons from your scheduleEnter your schedule, get the next lesson for every period
- 🧰 5. Classroom management toolsGroup maker, random picker, scoreboard and timer
- 🔐 6. Privacy and safety with studentsWhat not to collect, what not to share, and what to check in any tool