Classkick

Click the link below to view a copy of my Classkick math assignment for first graders.
Making 10 to add 9

Classkick is a wonderful classroom tool.  It can be used for all ages K-12 and the possibilities are endless.  Teachers are able to see student work in real time and give feedback to students in real time. They can score an assignment, work on the students screen or give them a sticker all from there own device. When creating a Classkick assignment there are a variety of tools to choose from.  From background images, sound, manipulatives, multiple choice questions or fill in the blanks.  Any assignment can be enhanced through the use of Classkick. Assignments can be downloaded to PDFs so students can add them to a digital portfolio or share them with parents. The tasks are self-paced, so teachers should keep this in mind when creating the assignments.  Students can move to any slide at any time.

In order to use Classkick, educators do need to create an account to store their assignments.  Accounts can be created for free, however, teachers only have storage for 20 assignments in the free version. The purchased version is fairly affordable, compared to other education applications. Most of the paid features are available for the practice in the free version, so teachers can give it a try before they decide if they need paid access.

One of the best parts of Classkick for the primary classroom is the ability to create "manipulative" from images. In my artifact, I have created manipulatives from images of counters.  These can be moved around the screen by students which is great for young users.

A useful tip: By logging in as yourself with the code, you can work along in a projected situation without making changes to the original document or students screens.  If you work on the assignment you created, the changes you make will go to the students' screens in real time, which could be useful if you wanted to add something or have them trace what you write. Either way, its important to keep this in mind when planning for your Classkick lesson.