Blooket has turned learning into a fun and engaging experience. Or perhaps you are new to Blooket, and maybe you wonder how to begin. This guide will help you with all aspects of using Blooket, whether you’re a teacher creating a test or a student trying to join a game. Now let’s get started!
What Is Blooket?
Blooket is one of those websites that integrated gamification with education, therefore making learning exciting. Here, one can create question sets or use existing ones to be given to students to play in the game-based learning environment. Imagine Kahoot! but with a twist: Blooket has more game modes that keep students excited and motivated about learning.
Why Use Blooket?
Blooket is not another quiz app, though. The game modes make typical quiz questions turn into a game-show experience. You might battle it out in Tower Defense, race the clock in a Gold Quest, or just answer questions in good old-fashioned trivia format. But learning never looked so good. For teachers, it’s a great way to involve students, assess understanding, and bring a little joy to the classroom.
How to Join Blooket as a Student
It is easy to join a Blooket game. If you are a student, you don’t need to register; what you need to have available is the Game ID. Here’s how:
- Get the Game ID: Your teacher or game host will give you a unique Game ID. This is a set of digits that you’ll need to enter so you can join the game.
- Visit Blooket’s Website: This can be done with a tablet, smartphone, or desktop computer. Select “Join a Game”: The “Join a Game” option is located on the main page. When you click on it, a new screen requesting the Game ID will appear.
- Click on “Join a Game”: On the home page, you will find a “Join a Game” button. Click on that, and you’ll be presented with a new screen asking for the Game ID.
- Enter the Game ID: Enter the Game ID that your instructor has assigned and click Join.
- Enter Your Name: When you get to the prompting box for your name, enter whatever you like-actual name, nickname, whatever-just keep it respectful and appropriate for the classroom.
- Start Playing: When you have joined the game, just follow the prompts on screen. Have fun!
How to Host a Blooket Game as a Teacher
If you are a teacher and want to host a Blooket game, it’s pretty straightforward too. Here’s what you do:
- Create an Account: First, you need to create a free Blooket account at www.blooket.com. You will have the option either to sign up with your Google account or an email address.
- Choose or Create a Question Set: Once inside, you can either design your own question set or scan through a range of pre-created sets. With a vast library of such sets, the questions can range from simple to complex and be on any subject of interest.
- Select a Game Mode: You will be given the option for which question set you will play with. Then, you are to choose the game mode that you would want to play. These have been varied over time to be in the list: Classic, Gold Quest, Battle Royale, among others. For each game mode, it has its own feel, and you are provoked to test them out to find which one suits your class better.
- Host the Game: Now click “Host,” and a game ID will be created for the session.
- Share the Game ID: Distribute the Game ID to your students and have them enter it to play in the game. You can say it out loud, write it on the board, or send it via chat if you are teaching online.
- Monitor and Enjoy: Let everyone get into the game, then click “Start Game.” You can survey what’s happening so far and see who’s in the lead before reading through some of the harder questions more closely.
Tips for a Great Blooket Experience
- Mix Up the Game Modes: Do not limit the learning to just one mode of the game. It allows different modes to keep things fresh and exciting for the students.
- Create a Variety of Questions: Use a variety of question types-multiple choice, true/false, and short answers. This keeps the students engaged and thinking in a more critical fashion.
- Encourage Friendly Competition: A little competition can do wonders when it comes to motivating students; just remember to teach good sportsmanship and remind the students that the ultimate aim is learning.
- Use Blooket for Review Sessions: Review for quizzes or tests. It’s a fun way to jog a student’s memory about the work they have in fact done, minus the stress of other kinds of study.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Can’t Join the Game? Enter your Game ID carefully. If you still can’t play, try refreshing the page and then try again.
- Game Lagging? If the game freezes or lags, it’s possible that other tabs or programs are being sapped from you.
- Audio Issues? Make sure you have turned on the volume and it is audible. At times, the sound effects are half the fun!
Conclusion
Blooket brings learning to you in a pretty engaging way, although easy for teachers to manage. Whether you are a learner joining the game or a teacher hosting one, the procedure is simple and fun. Just to get into the Blooket world, use the steps above.
