Using study games in a paid online course

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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!

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.