Derek – sign language and special education teacher

Derek Smith is a sign language teacher in Orange County, Florida, primarily teaching American Sign Language as a second language at high school level. He also holds a degree in special education, and some of his students are hearing-impaired.

Kahoot! plays a major role in his lessons. Each week, he integrates interactive quizzes he has personally created, using them for formative and summative assessments, motivation, and even as a learning tool for homebound students. Derek’s kahoots reinforce sign recognition and comprehension. Most quizzes feature GIFs or videos of him signing words or sentences, prompting students to select the correct meaning.

He previously used still images but was thrilled when Kahoot! introduced video embedding. Since then, he has created hundreds of supporting videos for his YouTube channel and seamlessly integrates them directly into his kahoots, enhancing the learning experience for his students.

 “Kahoot is a vital part of my teaching toolbox, and I will continue to use it in every classroom I teach.”

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Berit – special pedagog

A special education teacher in Norway, Berit Rostad, works with a group of 14 teenagers with various cognitive challenges. Every week she integrates Kahoot! into her teaching.

Some of her students have memory and reading challenges, and, by using pictures (both in the main questions and the answer options), she helps them process information in a way that suits them best. Berit takes pictures of recognizable things from the students’ immediate environment and includes them in her lessons.

She often uses slides to provide short snippets of information, followed by a question, which gives the students a sense of mastery and confidence through the instant repetition of key information. The variety in question types, especially Pin Answer, keeps the experience dynamic and engaging.

One of the highlights of Berit’s classroom is when they open a kahoot on Kahootopia! The surprise of opening the package creates joy and excitement in the group. Seeing their avatars represented on the island reinforces the sense of community and that each student’s contribution matters.

For Berit, Kahoot! more than just a quiz game – it provides repetitive learning in a fun and memorable way and, most importantly, ensures that every student feels included and valued.

 “Kahoot! allows me to both teach and test my students. I can customize the slides and questions down to the smallest detail.”

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Virpi – special education teacher

Every day, Virpi Roine from Finland, a dedicated special education teacher, uses Kahoot! to engage her class of ten 15-year-old neurodiverse students.

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For them, Kahoot! isn’t just a learning tool—it’s a source of excitement, inclusion, and confidence. The interactive format keeps them motivated, while the friendly competition and instant feedback make learning fun and accessible. The combination of visuals, sounds, and interactive elements helps students with concentration challenges stay engaged. Gamification allows students to participate at their own pace, fostering confidence, while instant responses reinforce learning in real time, providing positive encouragement.

They are exploring different game modes, with the podium often serving as a great motivator. However, the teacher also values the flexibility to hide the podium when needed, with the option of using Lecture Mode to create a more relaxed learning environment. She also appreciates the nickname generator, which ensures a safe and positive environment through placing all students on a level playing field. With these features, Kahoot! helps Virpi create a fun, inclusive, and supportive space where every student can thrive in their own unique way!

“Kahoot! helps me create an inclusive space where every one of my students can thrive.”