Using study games in a paid online course

Hey guys, I’m a teacher looking to create an online course for middle school students, and I’ve noticed they really enjoy study games like Kahoot and Gimkit. As I develop my courses, which I plan to sell, I’m wondering if I can incorporate these games into the lessons. I’m concerned about potential copyright claims or legal issues that might come up. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!

I’m not a copyright lawyer, so take this with a grain of salt, but I have some thoughts. Using something like Kahoot might be similar to linking to a YouTube video, which could be okay legally. However, there are practical issues to consider. How would you set it up? Can you save pre-made questions? Who would moderate it? It seems like a lot to manage.

@willowclock
Those are great points! I hadn’t thought about the logistics. Making it fully functional and self-contained does sound better.

I think using Kahoot could be tricky. While you could technically assign a game, having everything self-contained would be ideal. Maybe consider offering games as study resources instead of features in your course.

@Arden
That makes a lot of sense! I appreciate your input. Offering it as a resource could work well.

You might want to look into the terms of service for Kahoot and Gimkit. They often have specific guidelines on how their platforms can be used, especially in a commercial context.

Benaiah said:
You might want to look into the terms of service for Kahoot and Gimkit. They often have specific guidelines on how their platforms can be used, especially in a commercial context.

Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check their terms of service to make sure I’m compliant.

Totally get your concern! It’s important to be cautious. You could use these tools for fun activities in your course without directly selling them. Just a thought!

Kimberley said:
Totally get your concern! It’s important to be cautious. You could use these tools for fun activities in your course without directly selling them. Just a thought!

That’s a good idea! I could integrate them as engaging activities rather than core components.