Game shows have not only entertained American audiences for decades and been the subject of many a quality Saturday Night Live sketch , they can also be useful educational tools in the classroom. Playing Jeopardy or having a review game in class is an entertaining and low-stakes way for students to test their understanding of topics and identify any gaps to fill before an upcoming exam.
How can we best replicate the lively, competitive atmosphere of a real quiz show in the classroom? In this review we look at both smartphone applications and physical buzzers to take classroom quiz bowls to the next level. For detailed reviews, continue reading. For a simple summary, scroll to the bottom of the page. Our current recommendation for a smartphone buzzer app is the Trivia Bowl Buzzer , an app that uses Bluetooth to connect up to 16 Apple devices at a time.
One drawback is that the app is only available for download on Apple devices iPhones, iPads, and iPods , excluding Android and non-smartphone users. However, if playing in teams, the game requires only one team representative to have the app downloaded on his device. Buy license. Read more. Buzzer system types. Keypad Buzzer. Small to large scale events.
Just hand out the keypads and everybody can play along! Buy Bundle. See in action. Plus Keypad Buzzer. Dome Buzzer. Cube Buzzer. Sparkle Buzzer. Smaller groups — Game shows on stage — TV Shows. Luminous Buzzer. Standalone Operation. Use game show buzzers without QuizXpress. If you need a very simple setup, standalone buzzers are an option to consider. Buy a standalone system. QuizXpress Octobuzzy standalone game show buzzer systems.
Octobuzzy wired game show buzzer. Buzzer lockout system with 8 wired buzzers LED Buzzer diameter 5 cm, powered by base station 3 meter wire per buzzer Base station powered by 2 AAA batteries. Small scale, low budget quizzes — classroom usage.
This system does not work in combination with QuizXpress The Octobuzzy systems only work in standalone mode and do not work in combination with QuizXpress.
Buy Octobuzzy. Octobuzzy wireless game show buzzers. Frequently Asked Questions. Do you need WiFi when using the buzzers? You do not need WiFi. The buzzers communicate with a USB receiver attached to the computer.
Can I mix buzzers with mobile phones? Yes you can! Give your audience the option to play with buzzers or by using their mobile phone. What is the range of the buzzers? What is the maximum number of buzzers? The maximum number depends on the buzzer system: Keypad buzzers — keypads Plus keypad buzzers — keypads Other buzzers — buzzers.
What's the difference between the keypad and Plus keypad buzzers? Number of keypads supported during a game show: versus for the Plus keypads Processing speed: keypads per second versus keypads per second for the Plus keypads. Can I add buzzers to my system later? Do I need to configure my buzzers upon reception after my order? Can I use multiple buzzer systems in the same or adjacent rooms? How are the buzzers powered? Keypads are powered by 2 AAA type batteries.
Dome buzzers are powered by 2 D type batteries. Cube buzzers as well as Sparkle and Luminous buzzer columns are rechargeable. Black spray paint as needed. The buttons have a long neck that comes out the bottom. Unscrew the nylon nut, mount it to the bottom of the tin can thru the 1-inch hole you drilled. Then use the nylon nut to hold it all together.
Then you can take the lid off and use the buzzer on a table top. Or put the lid on and use a mic stand. There is a knockoff version called the Vilros FunForce. We haven't tried it but the reviews are good and the price is great. We have lots of games and apps that use buttons you can find them in ou r MakeyMakey section. If you are looking for our older video on how to make GameShow buzzer, you can find it here DIY gameshow tutorial. Go to Interactive Whiteboard Resource. If you just want to buy some wireless buzzers these are the ones we use.
So you want to make some Gameshow Buzzers? This is the simplest way we have found so far. If you need something that looks more like the TV show Jeopardy
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