Blooket, an innovative educational platform, was founded by Ben Stewart and Tom Stewart. Conceived in 2018, the platform was officially launched to the public in September 2020. Blooket introduced a unique approach to online learning by integrating game elements into the educational process, with the goal of engaging students more effectively than traditional teaching methods.
Fun Fact: play.blooket.com was first indexed by Google in September 2020.
While not an exact release date, this indexing paints a picture of Blooket’s impending arrival. Perhaps Ben and Ryan were testing features, refining the platform, or preparing for the official launch announcement sometime in late 2020.
‘:Site’ Operator Search Results of Google Search
The platform allows educators to create or select from a variety of question sets, which can then be utilized in different game modes to teach and reinforce educational content. By gamifying the learning experience, Blooket aims to boost student engagement and motivation, rendering the process of learning both fun and interactive.
Since its launch, Blooket has garnered popularity among teachers and students. Its integration of competitive and cooperative game dynamics leverages the allure of video games, capturing students’ attention and potentially improving information retention. Education professionals employ Blooket across various subjects, including language arts, social studies, math, and science.
The surge in Blooket’s popularity since 2020 can also be attributed to the heightened demand for digital learning tools during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many schools worldwide transitioned to remote instruction. Teachers were on the lookout for innovative solutions to maintain student engagement and Blooket proved to be an effective resource during this challenging time.
