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.”

Sean – Common Core IDD teacher

Sean Murphy, a Norwegian Common Core teacher who works with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), has seen firsthand how Kahoot! can transform his classroom.

Many of his students are on the autism spectrum and benefit from clear structure, pre-planning, and repetition. Sean uses Kahoot! frequently in larger groups and one-on-one sessions as a simple, fun wrap-up activity. It’s a perfect way to bring everyone together, and he finds that what they do in the kahoot is often what they remember best.

With each student following their own curriculum, Kahoot!’s flexibility is a game-changer. Sean finds it’s easy to create multiple versions of a single kahoot to fit his students’ needs. The sharing culture among his colleagues means he can easily share a kahoot with them, and they can adapt it for their own students. That collaboration goes both ways.

He emphasizes how simple it is to create customized versions of a kahoot, removing the timer and points to keep things low-stress. Sean also uses a lot of images and reads questions aloud to help with comprehension. He loves the nickname generator because it helps students feel more comfortable. It removes the need for them to write their own name or create a nickname, and helps them remain anonymous.

When Kahoot! launched Accuracy mode, it was a perfect fit for Sean’s students. Unlike the classic mode, this version rewards correct answers over speed. He finds this makes the activity feel more relaxed and inclusive. For his students, participation is the most important thing, and seeing their avatar get a medal—even a bronze one—is a huge reward.

 “For my IDD students, participation and shared activity are key. That’s why Kahoot!’s Accuracy mode is a perfect fit for us. It feels more relaxed, inclusive, and learning-focused, and when they see their avatar get a medal, that’s always a reward.”

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