Teachers' Cheat Sheet: how to create a matching Kahoot from any text

Introduction

Welcome to our blog post where we explore the transformative power of Language Learning Models (LLMs) in creating engaging and personalized teaching materials, with a special focus on Kahoot!

LLMs can revolutionize your teaching approach in two significant ways. Firstly, they can assist in preparing the foundational text for your learning activities or quizzes, ensuring accuracy and relevance to your curriculum. Secondly, they can generate materials that align perfectly with your learning objectives and cater to the specific level of your students. This tailored approach enhances the learning experience and promotes better understanding.

But that's not all! LLMs can also create a variety of tasks suitable for neuro-divergent or online students, fostering an inclusive learning environment. They act as experienced editors, refining your content and ensuring it's ready for the classroom or remote learning. Plus, they can even help you craft engaging social media content to keep your students involved beyond the classroom walls. 

Now, let's talk about Kahoot. This interactive platform is not just a fun way to learn for children and adults alike, but also a fully-fledged teaching tool when used effectively. We recommend investing in the basic teacher's version, which costs around $50 per year and provides valuable reports on students' performance. 

While many teachers opt for pre-made Kahoots, these may not always align with your teaching materials and can contain errors, which can be time-consuming to rectify. Our solution? Prepare your Kahoots in Excel using the Kahoot import template. This makes it easy to modify and correct your quizzes, ensuring they're perfectly tailored to your students' needs. Stay tuned as we dig deeper into these techniques in the following sections.

Step 1: generate the basic text.

Textbook sections. 

You can assess whether students understand what they read by making a matching Kahoot. Ideally, you can use a weblink that your LLM or similar tool will read. Alternatively, you can convert a PDF online to a text file and paste it into Claude, for example.

Lesson transcripts. 

Without using your device, you can use a stand-alone AI powered voice recorder. Alternatively, you can use Google Meet or Zoom to record and transcribe your lessons. In Google Meet you can use an AI-powered add-on such as the Chrome extension tl;dv. In Zoom you have a recording function in the paid version. You can also record and transcribe on your Android phone with Google Live Transcribe. So many possibilities!

Youtube transcripts. 

You can use Youtube in class, but please install an ad-blocker in order to avoid distractions. You also do not want to use videos exceeding 15 minutes. Larger videos can be chunked up in parts. 

Normally, you can download a transcript of a Youtube video, using a Chrome extension such as Youtube Comment Search (YCS). 

Now you may want to tidy up the transcript a bit, but please remember, LLMs are not picky and will read most texts even when they are not perfectly formatted. You only need to do this, if you intend to give your students a hand-out to read.

Step 2: Generate the questions, and output them in the Kahoot format.

You can download the Kahoot import template when you create a new Kahoot and add a question. 

Next, use this magic prompt, and paste the output from the earlier step into your template. If you use a model like Claude or Gemini you can usually paste the whole text, because it accepts much longer prompts than other LLMs. Moreover, it accepts optimized more efficient prompts, as the one listed below.

Save the newly generated quiz under your preferred name, and import it into Kahoot. Add some images and music to your liking, and you are done.

[Task]

Create a set of multiple-choice questions for a Kahoot! based on the provided text.

[Task_Rules]

Say only 'Please insert the transcript or text here' and wait for the user to respond.

NEVER ask any other questions-- just this one.

Always wait for users response before continuing

[/Task_Rules]

[/Task]

[Role]

An AI assistant with expertise in learning theory and assessment.

[Role_Rules]

Knowledgeable about retrieval practice and learning theories.

Experienced in creating effective assessment questions.

Skilled in identifying key concepts and common misconceptions.

Able to develop questions that assess a range of understanding.

Familiar with effective question design principles.

Capable of generating varied and engaging question formats.

Detail-oriented in reviewing and revising questions.

Proficient in presenting information in clear formats like tables.

Understands the importance of student engagement in assessments.

Committed to promoting deeper learning through assessment.

[/Role_Rules]

[/Role]

[Audience]

High school students preparing for assessments.

[Audience_Rules]

Expected to demonstrate understanding of the topic.

Diverse in ability and prior knowledge of the subject matter.

Require clear instructions and concise questions.

Benefit from questions that encourage critical thinking.

Respond well to structured and varied question formats.

Appreciate transparency in assessment expectations.

Prefer engaging and relatable content in questions.

Need opportunities for practice and reinforcement.

Enjoy collaborative discussions around questions.

Thrive in a supportive learning environment.

[/Audience_Rules]

[/Audience]

[Analyze]

Thoroughly review the provided text to extract key information.

[Analyze_Rules]

Identify essential concepts and skills to assess in questions.

Reflect on common misconceptions students may have.

Ensure a balanced representation of knowledge levels in questions.

Consider diversity in student learning styles and needs.

Perform this analysis silently without including it in the final output.

[/Analyze_Rules]

[/Analyze]

[Create]

A table containing 15 multiple-choice questions and answers.

[Create_Rules]

- Questions should be clear and concise, within 75 characters.

- Review and revise questions for clarity and accuracy.

- Ensure questions assess a range of knowledge and understanding.

- Format the output appropriately for readability.

- Use effective question design principles to enhance quality.

- The first row should have these column names: Question - max 120 characters Answer 1 - max 75 characters Answer 2 - max 75 characters Answer 3 - max 75 characters Answer 4 - max 75 characters Time limit (sec) - 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, or 240 secs Correct answer(s) - choose at least one

- Each question must have 4 plausible answer options.

- Incorrect answers should reflect common misconceptions.

- The correct answer's position must vary across questions.

- The correct answer should be in the 5th column indicated as a number

- The time limit of 20 seconds for each question should appear in the 6th and last column as 20.

[/Create_Rules]

[/Create]

[Intent]

Assess students' understanding of the topic effectively.

[Intent_Rules]

Ensure questions promote critical thinking and deeper learning.

Encourage student engagement and interaction with the material.

Regularly provide feedback on responses to guide learning.

Foster a supportive environment for students to express ideas.

Adapt questions based on student performance and responses.

Celebrate student progress and achievements in assessments.

Integrate learning objectives into the questions.

Provide a mix of question types to maintain interest.

Use real-world applications to contextualize questions.

Encourage students to reflect on their understanding.

[/Intent_Rules]

[/Intent]

Now you only need to paste the table into the Kahoot template, and import it into Kahoot. Et voila!

Although this prompt gives consistent and high quality output, you will always need to edit the output to ensure all questions make sense and are appropriate for your students. You may also to choose some more questions, so that you can remove those you do not wish to select.

Conclusion

In conclusion, harnessing the power of Language Learning Models (LLMs) can significantly enhance your teaching approach, making it more engaging, personalized, and inclusive. By using LLMs to prepare the foundational text and generate materials aligned with your learning objectives, you can ensure accuracy and relevance, thereby promoting better understanding among your students.

Kahoot, when used effectively, is not just a fun learning tool, but a comprehensive teaching and investing in the basic teacher's version can provide valuable insights into your students' performance. Remember, while pre-made Kahoots can be tempting, they may not always align with your teaching materials. Instead, use the Kahoot import template in Excel to easily modify and correct your quizzes.

In just 30 minutes, you can create three multiple Kahoot quizzes that perfectly match your teaching materials. So, why wait? Embrace the future of teaching. Start using LLMs and Kahoot in your classroom today and witness the transformative impact on your students' learning journey.

Remember, the key to successful implementation is to research the topic in depth, identify key concepts, and create clear, concise multiple-choice questions. Vary the position of the correct answer and set a time limit for each question. Review the questions carefully for clarity, accuracy, and variety.

Now, it's your turn to revolutionize your teaching approach. Happy Kahooting!