Kahoot!, a global education platform, has teamed up with Zoom Video Communication Inc. to launch the Kahoot! app for Zoom. Once downloaded, this new add-on app allows Zoom users to access and play Kahoot! without having to leave their Zoom meetings.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families have increasingly found themselves turning to video call apps like Zoom to stay connected. With the Kahoot! Zoom add-on these routine meet-ups can be significantly more engaging and educational. "Video communications have become an integral part of keeping people connected in organizations and among family and friends," said Eilert Hanoa, CEO, Kahoot!, which is why the company looked to partner with one of the world's leading video communication companies.
Though the app has hybrid-functionality, it offers a particularly useful avenue for families looking to reconnect in a fun and meaningful way. Whether it is a family member looking to host a casual game night, or a parent hoping to structure an interactive learning session with their child, the Kahoot! app for Zoom is sure to satisfy their needs.
Family-Oriented Edtech Apps
Kahoot! Partners With Zoom to Make Video Calls More Engaging
Trend Themes
1. Family-oriented Edtech Apps - Edtech apps targeted towards family education can provide novel ways to bond and learn simultaneously during times of social distancing.
2. Hybrid-functionality Integration in Video Conferencing Apps - Combining different types of apps and services with video conferencing platforms like Zoom creates new and innovative ways to use the technology.
3. Gamification of Video Calls - Integrating games as part of virtual or remote team building activities brings an element of fun and engagement to Zoom meetings and other video conferencing apps.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Edtech app developers can leverage the partnerships and capabilities of video conferencing apps to create value-add products for families and educators.
2. Video Conferencing Services - Platforms like Zoom have an opportunity to expand their services by partnering with other types of apps or creating in-house offerings that cater to different user needs.
3. Gaming and Entertainment - The integration of Kahoot! with Zoom provides an opportunity for game developers and media content creators to bring their entertainment to virtual gatherings and create new user experiences.