Assigning homework through Blooket is a great way to make review and practice fun. Instead of a paper worksheet, students can play a game on their own time so they get practice and enjoy it. In this guide we’ll walk through why homework mode works, how to do it (step by step), and tips to make it smooth for everyone.
Why Use Blooket Homework?
Before diving into the steps, let’s quickly talk about why using homework mode in Blooket is helpful:
- Students can work at their own pace, outside class time.
- Games are more engaging than typical homework, so motivation goes up.
- Teachers get data about which questions students miss or struggle with.
- It makes review more interactive and less of a chore.
- Because it’s game‑based, students may feel “I’m playing and learning” rather than “I’m doing homework”.
Now let’s get into the how‑to.
Step‑by‑Step: Assigning Homework in Blooket
Here’s the process, broken down into manageable steps.
1. Log in to Your Teacher Account
First, go to the Blooket Join website and sign in with your teacher account. If you don’t already have one, you’ll need to register.
2. Choose or Create a Question Set
You have two main options:
- Use an existing set: On the dashboard, go to the Discover tab and search for a question set on the topic you need.
- Create your own set: On the Create tab you can build a question set: title it, add questions and answers, maybe images.
3. Open the Set and Choose “Assign Homework”
Once you’re ready with the set:
- If you’re using one you don’t own: go to its preview page and select “Assign HW”.
- If it’s one you created: in My Sets, click the set and choose “Assign Homework”.
4. Set the Homework Details
Here you define the homework parameters:
- Due date/time: Select the date and optionally the time by which students must complete the homework. Starter (free) users can assign up to 14 days ahead; "Plus" subscribers can go up to 365 days ahead.
- Goal: Some homework modes allow you to set a “correct answers” goal or completion goal.
- Title / Name: You can edit the homework title so it’s clear for students (e.g., “Week 5 – Science Review”).
5. Choose the Game Mode (Homework‑Friendly)
When you click “Assign HW”, you’ll pick a game mode that supports homework. Students will play on their own in solo mode until they reach the goal or due date.
6. Click “Assign Now” and Share the Link
Once everything is set:
- Click “Assign Now” or equivalent button to finalize.
- After assigning, you’ll get a link and/or QR code that you share with your students. They use that to access the homework.
7. Provide Students with Instructions
You should tell students:
- Where to click the link or how to scan the QR code.
- What their nickname or user name should look like (so you can track them).
- The due date and goal (e.g., “You need 20 correct answers before Friday”).
- That they can pick a game mode (if allowed) and that they should keep going until they meet the goal.
8. Monitor and Track Student Completion
After students begin playing:
- Go to your Homework or HW tab in the dashboard to view results.
- You’ll see which students completed, their accuracy, how many questions they missed, etc.
- You can download reports (if you have the appropriate plan) to analyse more deeply.
9. Follow Up and Reflect
Finally:
- Look at which questions were often missed and plan a review for those.
- Celebrate students who met the goal, and encourage those who didn’t.
- Perhaps let students play again (not for homework credit) to improve their score and understanding.
Easy Version for Students & Parents
Here’s what a student or parent sees and does:
- When the teacher shares the homework link or QR code, click or scan it.
- A screen appears showing: the name of the homework, the due date, and how many correct answers you need.
- Choose a solo game mode and click Play.
- Enter your nickname (the teacher will see this name).
- Play until you reach the goal. You’ll see your progress as you play (how many questions left).
- When you’re done, you can view your results.
- If you want to practice more, you can keep playing, but the extra plays may not count toward homework credit.
Tips to Make It Work Smoothly
Here are some friendly tips to help the homework assignment go well:
- Keep the question set size reasonable: Don’t make it too long or students may give up.
- Clear instructions: Tell students exactly how to join, what they need to do, and when it’s due.
- Ensure device access: Make sure students have a device and internet access to complete it at home.
- Remind the goal and due date the day before it’s due.
- Use Blooket fun game modes: Let students pick a game mode they like (if you allow it) so motivation is higher.
- Monitor completion: Check the Homework tab; intervene early if some students aren’t participating.
- Follow up in class: Review the questions that many students missed or let students reflect on mistakes.
- Encourage improvement: Acknowledge when students improve or achieve the goal; this builds confidence.
- Balance competition and learning: While games are fun, emphasise that the point is learning, not just unlocking avatars or getting the highest score.
Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
- Students don’t complete the homework → Make sure the goal is clear, and possibly offer a small incentive (feedback, acknowledgement).
- Students rush through without thinking → Emphasise accuracy, not just speed; perhaps set a minimum correct goal rather than time.
- Device/internet issues → Allow flexibility: maybe have a classroom session to complete homework or provide offline alternative.
- Over-use of a single game mode → Rotate game modes so students don’t get bored.
- Homework not aligned with learning goals → Make sure the question set reinforces what was taught in class.
Final Thoughts
Using Blooket for homework brings the fun of games into students’ independent practice time. By combining thoughtful question sets, clear instructions, and reminder of the learning purpose, you can turn homework into something students look forward to. And for you as the teacher, you get good insights into how students are doing and where you might need to review.