Wayground (formerly Quizizz) was once a quiz-only creation tool, like several others out there, but it’s now so much more. This platform was built with educators and students as those intended to benefit from all its features and, as such, it’s a fantastic tool to use in education.

Other similar options are out there, such as Quizlet and Kahoot!, but these are quiz-only systems that may be too limited for some teachers. Wayground takes the best of those and adds in the gamification, meme editing, and music picks to make this a more immersive experience for students.

Thanks to the new rebranding launch there are now also lots of AI tools and resources to help teach.

Wayground is already used by more than half the schools in the U.S. and in over 150 countries worldwide. This is thanks to a very intuitive system that looks great, in a minimalist way, and just makes learning more fun.

So is Wayground the ultimate quiz tool for your classroom?

What is Wayground?

Wayground is primarily an online-based quiz and teaching tool that operates like a gameshow. That means a question-and-answer platform that works across browsers and Chrome as well as iPhone and Android devices, with dedicated apps for both.

From a student’s perspective, this makes learning more fun with game-based interactions and an ability to work through a quiz using their own devices. For teachers, there is a host of pre-built quizzes to pick from as well as the option to edit and create their own from scratch. Plus, with the added AI focus, the ability to personalize is now easier than ever.

Since students only need an access code, they don’t need to sign-up for an account, making it super simple to access for everyone. In addition, their privacy and personal details can be kept be protected.

For teachers, this platform offers a large database of quiz options, and AI tools, so it’s a simple-to-use tool that doesn’t require a lot of time and effort. But since these can be edited, this can also provide a more in-depth and personalized offering for students and classes.

What’s new in Wayground?

Since the rebrand, several updates have arrived including curriculum alignment to map resources to standards.

Lesson bundles are a helpful addition ideal for lesson planning.

AI can be used to work off a single file to makes multiple interactive formats.

Language support is wider now across all media.

VoyageMath is also new, offer middle school programs for individualized instruction.

How does Wayground work?

For teachers, a sign-up is required to start using Wayground. Basic details are required, and can be done using a school-based email address as well as a Google or Microsoft account. The particularly useful thing with this tool is that it offers some great integration across the likes of Edmodo, Google Classroom, and Remind.

Once an account is ready, teachers can access the database of quiz options, reporting choices and instructional resources can be searched and organized to make finding the ideal option a quick and easy process. You may discover that an already-created tool can serve your purpose just fine. Or you may want to edit and make a few changes to perfect the final version.

Creating a new resource is also an option, with single and multi-select multiple choice answer options. Teachers can input questions and answers manually if that’s the easiest way to work, but there are rich media options, too. Add images to questions, or as answer options, and also customize feedback for students.

For example, you can incorporate a popular meme that students see based on the answer they give. While there are plenty to pick from, these can also be made by the teachers if desired.

Crucially, you can make adjustments using AI so there are more than 25 modifications that can accommodate each student’s unique needs.