Bingo Baker is a new tool that was introduced during our recent i21Zone training. This is an online tool which allows you to create instant bingo cards. Students can be directed to a page you have created through Bingo Baker where they will find bingo cards you have created. You may create an account to save your bingo cards ($9.95 membership) or you may create them and play-online free. If you choose not to join, just enter your words (or numbers) into the bingo card, then choose Generate (yellow button at the bottom of the screen).
Once you have created your bingo card by entering your target vocabulary, then you may select the "Play Online" option on the right side of the screen. This option will shuffle the words so each child's bingo card is in a different order (this keeps everyone from bingoing at the same time). Students touch the screen to select words. Once a box is selected, it turns yellow. You may tap the box again and the box will turn white. This helps if you need to clear the screen or if you select the wrong word and need to change your answer. This activity can be done on a mobile device or on a computer.
Be creative...how could you use this tool to assess your students? How could you use this in reviewing vocabulary words? What if you were giving the students the answer to a math problem and having them find the equation? Could you incorporate this during whole group instruction or small group instruction? This tool is a great way to creatively engage your students!
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