Tech Tools for Teachers PODCAST

Baamboozle & Beyond!

March 31, 2025

Promotional graphic for the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast. It features host Shanna Martin smiling, the podcast logo, and text reading “Episode 208: Baamboozle & Beyond!” on a bright yellow background.

Level Up Your Classroom Games with Baamboozle and Blooket!

Hey educators! Episode 208 focuses on two fantastic tools to energize and gamify your lessons: Baamboozle and Blooket. Let’s dive in!

Baamboozle

Screenshot of the Baamboozle games homepage, showcasing a search bar for language-based games and various colorful featured games such as “Noun vs. Verb,” “Guess the Word,” and “What Do I Need?”Screenshot of Baamboozle game interface showing a simple team-based scoreboard at the top, with clickable numbered boxes below in shades of blue, representing interactive game questions.Baamboozle game preview screen displaying the game title “Great Depression,” various quiz questions about Herbert Hoover, the Dust Bowl, and stock market events, and gameplay buttons for Play, Study, Slideshow, and Share.Screenshot of the Baamboozle “Make a Game” interface, showing input fields for Title, Description, Language selection, Tags, and options to set the game’s visibility (Public, Unlisted, Private).Baamboozle game preview titled “Cells,” displaying multiple quiz question cards about cell biology topics such as cytoplasm, cell membranes, and photosynthesis, along with gameplay buttons labeled Play, Study, Slideshow, and Share.

Baamboozle is an exciting platform designed by teachers for teachers, and it shows! I love how versatile it is across different content areas, whether you’re teaching history, science, math, or language arts. The games are perfect for projecting onto your SMART board or screen for interactive whole-class engagement. Students can also play independently, making it a great tool for reviewing or studying at their own pace. Plus, Baamboozle conveniently integrates with other classroom favorites like Quizlet and Kahoot, extending your teaching possibilities even further.

Blooket

Screenshot of the Blooket dashboard showing educational quiz sets like “U.S. Branches of Government Review” and “WI Native American Review.” A sidebar displays navigation options, and a popup titled “Blooket News” announces a homepage redesign.

Next, we revisit one of our favorites (episode 82, episode 97), Blooket, which continues to impress with its new updates. Blooket now integrates seamlessly with Khan Academy, making content even richer and easier to access. They’ve introduced fun new “Blooks” and a thrilling new game mode called Laser Tag—your students will love it! The platform’s fresh look and improved navigation make it easier than ever to share engaging activities with your class, whether you’re facilitating a whole-class activity or assigning an independent review.

Both Baamboozle and Blooket offer fun, interactive ways to support your lessons, boost student engagement, and make learning memorable.

So, ready to energize your classroom? Check out these tools and transform your teaching experience today.

Go educate and innovate! ~Shanna

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