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15 Fun Virtual Classroom Games And Activities

One of the challenges that teachers often face is preparing fun and engaging games and activities for their students. With more and more schools transitioning to virtual classrooms, coming up with game ideas has become much more difficult.

The traditional classroom games that teachers are used to playing in class may not be possible while teaching online in a virtual classroom. So, we have put together a list of virtual classroom games and activities to help you out.

All of these games and activities can be played while teaching students online in a virtual classroom, and any materials we mention below can be downloaded and used in your virtual classrooms for free.

Virtual Classroom Games

1. quiz games.

Quiz games are a perfect activity for virtual classrooms. All students need is a pen and paper to write down their answers. There are many types of quizzes, but one quiz game that kids and teenagers really enjoy is the ‘top five’ quiz. In a ‘Top 5’ quiz, each question has multiple possible answers. For example, ‘Name a zoo animal.’. Then, students must write down one answer. Next, ask the students to show their answers using their webcam to the other students in the virtual classroom.

Once everyone has shown their answer, the teacher can reveal the ‘Top Five’ answers. If a student’s answer is the same as one of the ‘top five’ answers, then they get points. If they have an answer which is not in the top five, then they don’t get any points. Students really enjoy this game, especially when they get the number 1 answer. You can download an example quiz, and an editable quiz template to add your own questions, here .

You can also find many fun quizzes on our online quizzes page . These quizzes include interactive general knowledge quizzes, vocabulary quizzes, grammar quizzes, and more.

2. Liar Game

This next virtual classroom game is great as an ice breaker and/or for getting to know your students. To play, first, choose a question to ask all the students. For example, if you’re meeting the students after the long summer break, you might ask them “ What did you do during the summer vacation? “

Next, instruct the students that when they answer they can choose to tell something true or they can lie and make up a story. Give the students some time, say 5 minutes, to come up with their story. When the students are ready, have each student tell their story. After each story, ask each student in the virtual classroom whether they think it is true or a lie.

This activity is a lot of fun and can lead to some hilarious stories. Students especially enjoy it when they are able to make their classmates believe their crazy stories.

3. Word Association Games

Word association games can be easily played in a virtual classroom and they require little to no preparation. If you’re not familiar with word association games, they are simple games in which the teacher would choose a word and then ask students to say the first related word that comes to mind.

A great way to play this in a virtual classroom is to give students a particular topic, for example, ‘animals’, and then ask students one by one to name something from that topic. The first student who can’t think of a word, or says a word that was mentioned previously, must do a forfeit. The forfeit could be that the student has to pull a silly face, do a silly dance, or just lose a point. For some other word association game ideas, check out our other post, Five Fun Word Association Games .

4. Describe And Draw

For this next virtual classroom game, each student needs a pencil and paper to draw on. This activity is a great way to practice listening skills.

First, the teacher should find something they want the students to draw and place it off-screen where students cannot see it. Next, the teacher should start describing the object and the students should listen and draw what they think the object looks like.

Once the teacher has finished describing the object and the students have finished drawing, ask the students to show their drawings to the other members of the virtual classroom. Next, show the students the object that you were describing and see whose drawing resembles it the most. After playing one time you can also let a student be the one who chooses an object and describes it. This game is a lot of fun, and kids especially find it funny when they see all the different drawings from their classmates.

5. Online Activity Videos

In your virtual classroom, if you are able to share your screen, then our collection of activity videos can be used when you want a fun, no-prep, ready-to-use game. On our activity videos page , we have over 70 ready-to-use games on many different topics. All are free and be shown in your virtual classroom from this website or from our YouTube channel.

6. Scavenger Hunt

This activity is a fantastic game to play while teaching online, especially with kids. And the best thing about it is it needs no preparation. To play, simply think of a kind of object that students likely have in their house/room. Then, students should run off and find that object and then return and share what they found with the class. For example, you might ask students to find something blue, or a toy, or find something that is a certain shape, etc. The things students come up with can be really surprising and funny making this activity great for teaching kids online.

7. Guess Who It Is

This next game is a great warm-up or ice-breaker activity. To play, choose one student and ask that student to close their eyes or look away from the computer screen. Next, choose one student to be a ‘secret witch’. That student should then say something like “I am a scary witch! Be very afraid! Wahahaha!”. And then, the student who closed their eyes should then open their eyes and try to guess which student’s voice they heard. This activity is super fun and works perfectly when teaching in a virtual classroom.

8. Would You Rather

Asking ‘Would you rather questions’ is a fun activity to play online with students and a great way to learn more about your students’ personalities. You can ask students to simply answer the question directly, or ask them to type what they would rather do in the chat window. If you need some ideas for these kinds of questions, check out our list of 30 Fun Would You Rather Questions For Kids .

9. Mystery Box Game

This next activity is a fun PowerPoint game that you can easily play online with students. For this game, you’ll need our Mystery Box PowerPoint Game Template . Simply add your own questions and/or pictures to the template before the lesson. To play this game, divide the students into two teams. The teams will take turns answering a question. After answering the question, students can then choose to keep the box or give the box to the other team. Inside the box is good points (e.g +1000) or bad points (-1000). Although this game takes a little preparation, it is worth it as students really love this activity.

10. Simon Says

The classic classroom game ‘ Simon Says ‘ can be easily adapted to play online. Ask students to stand up and stand back from the camera. Next, the teacher should say an action preceded by “ Simon Says.. “. For example, “S imon says touch your head “. If the teacher says “ Simon says… ” first, then students should do that action. If the teacher doesn’t say it first, then the students should not follow the instruction. Students that do, are out.

11. The Chain Game

This game needs no preparation and is great for when you have extra time in your online class. To play, one student should say a word, and then the next student should say a word that starts with the last letter of the previous word. To make it more difficult, you can introduce a category of words (e.g. animals) that students must focus on.

12. The Telepathy Game

To play this game, you’ll need to download our Telepathy Game PowerPoint Template or make your own. The idea of the game is simple. You ask students a question and give them two possible answers. Only one of them is the answer that the teacher chose. So, students must use ‘telepathy’ to read the teacher’s mind and guess the answer. If they guess correctly, they get a point. Students basically have a 50/50 chance to guess the answer. Although this game is so simple, kids really love it and love pretending that they have the power to read minds.

13. Make A Story Game

This activity is very simple but often students will come up with some really hilarious stories. To play, start the story but don’t finish the sentence. For example, “ Once upon a time, there was a .. .”. Then, ask a student to finish the sentence, and start the next sentence of the story. Again that student should not finish the sentence, the next student should. To play this game online, you can ask students to type in their sentences into the chat window and then the teacher can read the story allowed at the end.

14. Word Detective

If you are teaching a particular text or story, this activity is great to play to practice students’ reading and scanning skills. Display the text on-screen, or if students have their own copy of the text at home they can use that. Next, choose a word from the text and ask students to be ‘word detectives’ and find how many of that word there is. To make it more difficult, you can ask students to find a particular type of word, such as nouns, verbs, adverbs, etc.

15. Blooket

Blooket is a fantastic platform for online learning that allows teachers to create and host quizzes and games. After creating a quiz, teachers can share the game with students so they can complete it online on their own devices. Check out this helpful guide on How To Use Blooket for more details.

16. Let’s Dance Game

This last activity can easily be played online by sharing your screen and using our Let’s Dance PowerPoint Game Template . The template has 30 boxes, each with space for one word or number. Simply type in 30 words into the boxes that you want students to practice. Then, the game can begin. Students will take turns reading the words in the boxes. Each time, students can choose to say 1 word, 2 words, or a maximum of 3 words. The student who says the last word must do a silly dance.

Thanks for reading. I hope you found this list of virtual classroom games and activities useful.

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Written by Laney Kennedy

• Teaching Activities

• Virtual learning games & apps for online learning
• Traditional learning activities to bring online
• Fun virtual field trips to try
• Virtual first day of school activities
• More ways to make virtual school fun

As a teacher, you know better than anyone how much the past year has transformed learning. And although our circumstances will continue to change, virtual learning is still a reality for many students and teachers.

No matter what teaching looks like this year, building a sense of community is so important for you and your students, especially if they’re learning at home . 

But with hundreds of virtual teaching platforms to choose from, how do you make sure your students are getting the best resources to learn and grow — and have fun while doing it?

We’ll help you narrow it down with a complete list of 30 virtual school activities for students of all ages. Whether you teach elementary school, middle school or high school, this list has your remote learning needs covered!

Try these virtual learning games & apps for online learning

Learning outside of the classroom can be easy and fun with these virtual school must-haves. Use these free virtual resources to engage students online and make your virtual classroom feel like home.

1. Prodigy Math Game

Price: Free. The optional Premium Membership provides extra in-game features for students and additional tools for parents, starting at $4.99 USD per student, per month. 

In or out of the classroom, math games are a great way to keep students excited about learning math — even when it comes down to tricky concepts. 

With Prodigy Math Game , you can keep math class fun wherever students are!

As your students create unique characters, explore virtual worlds, collect pets and enjoy all the fun in-game adventures Prodigy offers , they’ll also answer curriculum-aligned math questions . Plus, Prodigy’s adaptive algorithm is built to meet students where they are, so they’ll receive questions that match their progress level.  

Use your free teacher account to create a classroom and:

• View in-depth data on student and class progress 
• Create Assignment that align with your lesson plans
• Differentiate in-game content based on individual student needs

Parents can also sign up for their own account to view and support their child’s progress and motivate them even more!

Ready to make math an adventure this year?

Make learning fun, adaptive and insightful

There's no cost to you or your students and Prodigy is fully aligned with state standards for grades 1-8 math and grades 1-6 English.

P.S. Check out these free resources to help you use Prodigy in your virtual classroom!

• How to use Prodigy to fight summer learning loss
• How to use Prodigy in your everyday virtual teaching strategies
• How to benchmark student progress with Prodigy’s Test Prep tool

Price: Free or paid versions, with education plans for schools and classrooms. 

In the past year, Zoom has become a close friend to many of us. And it’s no wonder! 

Zoom is a reliable and accessible way to engage your class with virtual teaching. Use it to:

• Host online classes with video and screen sharing
• Engage your classroom with online polls, breakout rooms and virtual chats
• Host zoom games where students can join the fun from home or at school!

P.S. Want to add some pizzazz to your next online lesson? Try one of these custom Prodigy Zoom backgrounds !

3. Flipgrid

Price: Free

Come up with discussions that really get your class talking! Flipgrid offers over 35,000 conversation starters to spark student creativity. Students can respond to each prompt with their own videos, which are displayed on the response board for the rest of the class to see.

The best part? It’s filled with fun editing resources so students can add animations, emojis and text to create fun videos they can be proud of.

TEDEd was specifically designed to celebrate student and teacher ideas. 

You’ll find free online lessons in tons of subjects — including Earth School , where students watch videos, answer quizzes and complete quests to learn more about the natural world. 

Plus, the TEDEd program lets students create their very own TED talks to share what they’re passionate about with the rest of the class!

5. Google Classroom 

Encourage virtual teamwork with your one-stop-shop for lessons, assignments and class discussions. 

Google Classroom provides access to:

• Google Meet — Host video lessons and presentations online. 
• Google Forms — Host surveys and quizzes for your class to fill out.
• Google Calendar — Keep track of lessons and give students insight into the structure of their day. 
• Google Slides — Present lessons in a presentation format and include visuals to keep your class engaged.

Price: Free for the basic plan, with optional paid teacher or school plans starting at $10 USD per month. 

Start meaningful conversations and encourage student engagement with the online platform that “creates a powerful learning loop between students, teachers, and families.” 

With Seesaw, students have a digital space to share their thoughts and give you insight on how they’re learning. Plus, you can keep families in the loop with an exclusive space for home-to-school connections. 

7. YouTube Kids 

Price : Free

The good old days of TV stands on wheels are long behind us. Now, students can watch fun, educational videos no matter where they are!

YouTube Kids was built with kids in mind. This means the video content you choose to share with your class will always be safe and appropriate for their age group. 

Have students download the app or watch directly on their browsers, then assign them videos on art, science and everything in between!

Price : Free for the basic plan, with optional subscription plans starting at $8 USD per member, per month. 

See new ideas spark and virtual collaboration happen right in front of your eyes — and add a pop of color to make the day a little brighter.

Miro is an online whiteboard that lets your class collaborate through tables, flowcharts, sticky notes and more. Perfect for brainstorms or team projects ! 

Virtual learning can never be dull when you have this many fun effects and templates to choose from! 

Whether you’re using it for lessons or encouraging students to create their own, Prezi makes online presentations easy and fun with plenty of design resources and a user-friendly interface. 

Create presentation decks, videos, infographics, maps and more. Let student creativity take over and see the amazing results!

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Boost engagement in your classroom with two captivating standards-aligned learning games for math and English!

6 Traditional learning activities to bring online 

In today’s digital world, virtual learning is more prevalent than ever. But that doesn’t mean we should say goodbye to our favorite in-class activities!

Here’s how to transform classic school activities into online activities that are perfect for distance learning. 

1. Digital escape rooms

No room needed! Bring this classic team-building activity online and transform your classroom or students' homes into haunted houses, pirate ships or even the North Pole! 

Try these: 

• Virtual Escaping rooms
• 20+ Free digital escape rooms 
• Build your own escape room through Google Forms

2. Two Truths and a Lie

Put a spin on this classic icebreaker game through online polls, presentation decks, or quiz platforms like Kahoot! . Compile student submissions into a quiz format. Then have them vote on each other’s options and see the submissions on-screen right away.

You can also use this game to supplement lessons. For example, add two truths and a lie questions during activities that review science concepts or historical figures. 

3. Virtual journal writing

Instead of daily journal entries on paper, encourage virtual journal submissions through an online platform like Google Docs. 

Or, take it to the next level and start a classroom blog . Students can compile their entries and reflect on each others’ submissions, then look back on their great work at the end of the year.

4. Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Create a checklist to bring your scavenger hunt online. Then have your students submit pictures to check items off the list.

Your list can include:

• Items they can find around their home ( find 3 items that have stripes )
• Information they can find online ( when was the telephone invented?)
• Information about one another ( find a classmate who is left handed )

Host one big scavenger hunt, or provide one daily checklist item for them to find by the end of the day.

5. Read aloud videos

Record yourself reading a book out loud, then send the video to your students and have them listen during class time. Or find author read alouds that introduce students to the authors of their favorite books, so they can hear the stories straight from the source. 

6. Virtual brain breaks

Brain breaks are an effective way to keep kids energized and ready to learn more. And there are so many options for online brain breaks! 

• Videos that encourage activity (like an action song or yoga video ) 
• Online games (try assigning five minutes of Prodigy time between class tasks)
• Fun discussion topics that prompt online chats (Ex. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?)

Take one of these exciting virtual field trips

Even if they don’t happen in person, field trips can still be informative, exciting and hands-on! In fact, virtual field trips may be even better, because you can visit places that are hundreds or even thousands of miles away! 

Here’s how to encourage classroom community building and bring your students to brand new places, without ever leaving your home or classroom. 

1. Virtual zoo or aquarium

Lions and tigers and bears … and penguins and sharks and monkeys! Oh my!

A virtual zoo visit is super fun for younger students, or a great way for students of any age to learn more about animals and their habitats. 

• Videos from the San Diego Zoo
• Live cams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium
• 3D animals to turn students’ homes into their own zoo!

2. Virtual national park tours 

Your class can visit some of the most famous parks and learn more about nature without even stepping outside! Use Parks Through Your Screen to explore different parks and see them from a brand new perspective.   

3. Virtual walking trails

Let your class explore mountains, trails, forests or even the pyramids! These virtual walking tours from across the globe provide an exciting online escape along with plenty of learning opportunities.

4. Ellis Island tour

Provide students with a hands-on history lesson through this interactive online tour of the historic Ellis Island . They’ll find stories, photos and notable facts at each stop. 

4. Museums and art galleries 

Some of the most well-known galleries in the world offer amazing online exhibits anyone can enjoy. 

• The Louvre online tours 
• Google arts & culture collections
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art online

6 Virtual back to school activities for the first day of the school year

Back to school is the best time of year ! And there are so many ways to make your first day of school activities welcoming and fun, whether they’re online or in person. 

1. Play virtual ice breaker games 

On the first day of school, it’s important for classmates to get to know one another, and for you to get to know them! 

Ask icebreaker questions through online chats, play virtual games (like two truths and a lie) or have students create quick online profiles that feature fun or important facts about them. 

2. Set expectations

Whether learning is remote, hybrid or in-person, it’s important that students know your classroom expectations and where to find everything they need. 

Make sure to: 

• Share your digital class schedule
• Let students know the best way to ask questions online
• Communicate classroom rules (try using Bitmojis to keep things light and fun!)

3. Send fun virtual questionnaires

Give students fun questions that will help them find out what they have in common and build community for the rest of the school year. 

Ask questions like:

• What’s your favorite movie?
• What’s your favorite thing about school? 
• What’s one thing you want to try this year?

Send them through fun online questionnaires through Google Forms, or create storyboards in Miro to display responses. Don’t forget to share your answers too!

4. Design virtual lockers 

Use a fun Bitmoji template and have students create virtual lockers to display their personal style or show off their favorite things. To take it a step further, create a whole virtual classroom where students can customize their own space.

5. Share summer stories

Encourage your class to get creative and talk about what they did during the summer in whatever way they’d like. 

This could be:

• Digital art
• Presentations

Or anything else they can think of!

6. Send out student learning surveys

Once you’ve shared your expectations for them, let students share theirs, too!

Send an online survey to each student asking questions like:

• How do you learn best?
• What’s your favorite way to learn?
• What questions do you have for me? 
• What do you want to learn the most this year?

We couldn’t forget these activities! Here are a few more ways to make your online classroom awesome. 

1. Encourage socialization 

Social emotional learning is critical for student success. 

And the best way to help students practice their social emotional skills? Provide them with plenty of opportunities to socialize and collaborate in fun, easy ways. 

• Assign social emotional learning activities online
• Have frequent breakout rooms for students to socialize in small groups
• Create a collaborative class playlist on Spotify or listen to music as a class
• Hold regular discussions with the whole class and allow students to use chat functions or speak out loud

2. Hold virtual morning meetings

Have a daily check-in with morning meetings where you and your students can share feelings, thoughts and ideas for the day. Then go through your schedule and make sure everyone has all the online resources they’ll need.

3. Host theme days

Have regular theme days where the class wears a certain color or accessory, or dresses as a specific character. 

For example, create a “color of the week” where every Friday, students wear as much of a specific color as they can find. Then let them show off their outfits in your online classroom! 

Get the most out of your virtual classroom

Online teaching can be a tough balance. But with such a wide range of virtual school activities to choose from, there’s no shortage of fun your class can have while they learn! 

Add a few of these activities to your online lesson plans to help students learn, play and collaborate — no matter where they are!

Looking for an online activity to supplement your math lessons?

Prodigy can help make learning math fun! 

Assign curriculum-aligned math questions that match learning progress and grade levels , easily track student data , and provide your students with a fun way to practice math online — all while they embark on new adventures and battle friends to win rewards! 

Create an Assignment for your Prodigy classroom today to keep students on track and differentiate for individual learning needs. 

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Often, there is a countdown that occurs with each game. This encourages the students to beat their own best time on whatever concept they happen to be studying.

Who doesn’t love a good story or to be the hero in your own story? With Turtle Diary, students can play games where they must slay a dragon, or shoot hoops, or race a car. They answer questions that help them to practice and master important grade-level concepts.

Students will come back again and again for more competition as well. Turtle Diary’s multiplayer options allow students to pit themselves against kids from their own class. They can also play someone in the Turtle Diary platform. A bit of friendly competition often encourages students towards mastery in a way that nothing else quite can.

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Sometimes grades in school don’t reflect a student’s true aptitude, and sometimes they do. Either way, students can benefit from time spent on Turtle Diary instead of in front of mindless video games.

Our platform takes the fun of video games and puts it into an educational context. This helps students learn more and enjoy the process while they’re playing. Students who don’t quite seem to be able to get a leg up in the classroom will love the opportunity to work on their skills by playing games. Those who excel can come and practice their processing and recall speeds, or work on something more challenging.

With a wide variety of great games in every subject, students will always find a place for them at Turtle Diary. Students will be empowered by the option to choose their own games. They can work towards the same goals established in their classroom in a fun and engaging way.

They often don’t realize that the games are actually helping them find success in a variety of subjects. They’re just having fun choosing their characters and working to get the next high score. Spend 15-20 minutes on Turtle Diary each day in problem areas and watch how quickly your child will improve!

Flexible Learning On-the-Go Boosts Kids Learning Potential on iPads & Tablets

Kids learning games that can travel with you wherever you may be are one of Turtle Diary’s most exciting features. As long as you have a stable WiFi connection, your student will always have access to Turtle Diary’s entire platform. Kids learning games are everywhere these days, so you want to have the right one at their fingertips at all times.

Turtle Diary promises to be an adventure in education that can travel with you wherever you may be. There’s nothing like learning on the go! Kids have this opportunity with the wide variety of games and materials available for parents.

No matter where you are or when you’re there, Turtle Diary will always be there. Kids can master both problem areas and areas needed to challenge kids. Wouldn’t you rather have the kids be mesmerized by the games than pull teeth as they actively protest their schoolwork?

Simply download the app on your tablet, iPad, or iPad. Your kids will be able to join in on the ultimate fun of Turtle Diary. No matter what your busy situation is, kids can always have Turtle Diary with them. They can master their current subjects with a high quotient of fun and gamification.

Build On, Gear Up, and Test for Mastery of Common Core Subjects

With Turtle Diary, we’ve done the hard work for you. Common Core Standards used in their classrooms will be reinforced with our games, lessons, and quizzes.

All of the fun we offer on our site is aligned with the newer vision of mathematics and other subjects. By sticking with Turtle Diary, you can let us handle the hard work of explaining Common Core. Sometimes this method may seem foreign to you if you’ve learned with “old math.” In fact, you might just learn along with your student!

Students have the necessary skills to be able to compete in a competitive world with an increased focus on STEM. Cognitive demand reigns higher than rote learning, and students are able to quickly visualize and manipulate numbers. They can “see” the inner workings of the problems, especially in math, and learn to mentally work the numbers.

Turtle Diary helps students to learn and practice these concepts, especially if they aren’t quite grasping it in the classroom. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your student picks up the new concepts. Just remember that they’ve never learned it the “old” way. The Common Core way is THE way for their learning journey.

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24/7 access to great games while still building a foundation for learning? Welcome to Turtle Diary, where you can have it all! Edutainment at its finest is alive and well here.

Students can access our platform from wherever they go on whatever device they have. All you need is an internet connection.

Once you enter Turtle Diary, the world is yours to explore. From learning videos to quizzes to entertaining games and multiplayer challenges, students will never be bored. Turtle Diary offers students amazing graphics, sounds, and intense gaming. This allows students a chance to breathe while learning in a stress-free environment.

With new games being added all the time, your student will never get bored with Turtle Diary. And since our games align with Common Core, the more they play, the more they’ll learn. The more they learn, the better their classroom experience will be because the information will click with repeated exposure.

Even though there may seem to be an overwhelming amount of games, the idea is to give students the choice. All of the games in a grade level reinforce the same necessary concepts, but just in a different way. Students will be practicing the same ideas over and over again as they choose from one fun game to another. We dare them to be bored!

40 Fun Games for Online Students on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet

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Teachers are always looking for unique ways to engage students in virtual classrooms in the ever-changing education world. The transition to online platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet has sparked innovation in transforming classroom exercises into enjoyable experiences. This collection of fun games for students gives instructors activities to keep them involved in their online learning journey. 

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How COVID Changed Education

As schools wrestled with the requirement of physical closures to contain the COVID-19 spread, the education world quickly shifted to virtual learning options. In this era of distance learning, educators are adapting to a digital landscape that demands technological acumen.

One of the effects of COVID-19 on education has been the increased use of digital tools in remote environments. Traditional classrooms gave way to virtual classrooms overnight, with instructors using video conferencing and mobile devices applications like Zoom meetings, Microsoft Teams app to deliver classes remotely. 

The challenge resulted in the discovery of the best Zoom games and the implementation of fun activities that transcended the boundaries of the classroom. Educators began finding new techniques such as finding the best games for adaptive learning. For educators venturing into the virtual realm, platforms like Google Classroom became essential components of the teaching toolkit. 

The Google Meet platform, coupled with Google Hangouts and other tools, provided a versatile space for educators to conduct classes in both large groups and small groups. These academic games added an element of fun to the virtual learning experience. 

The integration of fun Zoom games not only addressed the need for engagement but also became favorite games among students. There was a rising realization of the best way for education to be more adaptive. The challenges propel educators and older students towards a digital frontier.  

Through the incorporation of the best Google Meet games, Zoom activities, and an educational game tailored for online classes, the education community embraced a fun way of learning. 

Problems with Remote Learning

Remote environments have regularly created obstacles for instructors and students. Not all have equal access to suitable mobile devices and internet connection, which exacerbates inequities. This disparity affects many or a small group of students’ capacity to attend virtual classrooms. 

In distance learning, students’ excitement might wane without face-to-face contact and fun activities. Technical faults also complicate the remote learning experience. Furthermore, the transition to online learning has raised worries about social isolation. Some features of a conventional class meeting are a bit challenging in virtual classes. 

To address challenges in remote learning, educators are exploring unique ways to foster connections in virtual team building games through a video call. Incorporating an interactive game and icebreaker games, such as in Microsoft icebreakers, can turn a routine zoom call into a fun activity that builds a sense of community. 

Utilizing the “Together Mode” in Microsoft Teams meetings to incorporate team-building games can create a more interactive way and engaging experience. For Zoom classes, exploring a great way to integrate activities can also contribute to an interactive environment. Teachers can utilize Zoom breakout rooms and collaborative projects to foster cooperation. 

Considering the prevalence of computers or a mobile device, instructors can explore online energizers and activity ideas that students can participate in. Implementing board games for online platforms is one of the best ways to infuse a lot of fun into smaller groups within the Zoom room. By employing this good idea, educators can create a more enriching educational experience.

Keeping Students Engaged

Keeping students engaged in a remote learning environment is the best part for instructors looking to deliver a successful learning environment. One popular method is the incorporation of virtual games. These icebreaker games serve as tools to break up the monotony of online meetings and encourage an engagement level among students.

Using online games and collaborative games on video conferencing applications like Zoom meeting, Microsoft Teams app, and Google Classroom grab students’ attention and make learning pleasurable. These interactive games also hone problem-solving skills. 

In addition, introducing the best games allows instructors to measure student progress in real-time. Using a fun Zoom game and interactive games generates a feeling of camaraderie. A virtual board game can also promote cooperation and friendly competition.  

Instructors can also explore the best Microsoft Teams games and Zoom games that involve breakout rooms. These virtual games add a fun addition to an online meeting. Utilizing Zoom breakout rooms or the equivalent feature in MS Teams can develop problem-solving skills within small groups.

Another great game idea is incorporating virtual backgrounds to make the experience enjoyable. By encouraging students to use creative backgrounds during a video chat or Zoom meeting, instructors can add an element of fun to the classroom. Additionally, a simple game with a time limit, such as an easy game or short video games, can be an effective way to maintain engagement during sessions.

Educators can also leverage platforms like Google Meet and incorporate Google Meet activities. The use of Google Doc allows students to work together in real-time. Features that use breakout rooms and free games, such as Heads Up, allow for a more interactive experience. 

In conclusion, an engaging game presents a viable solution to the greatest challenge of keeping students engaged in a remote environment. 

Online Class Games

Teachers have discovered inventive methods such as incorporating a list of virtual classroom games to keep students interested on popular platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Hangouts. These academic games introduce a mix of new games and virtual tours alongside a familiar game that keeps the classroom engaging. 

From fun Zoom games for online students to the best Google Meet games, these free games provide a dynamic alternative to the traditional lecture style. This reimagining of a classic game fosters student friendship, an easy way to convert the online classroom into an arena of shared learning. Below is a list of games you can incorporate in your online classes. 

Kahoot is a famous quiz platform that makes learning fun and one of the most favorite games by students. Teachers may construct personalized tests on various topics, and students can compete in real-time to answer questions correctly. It is the perfect virtual game tailored to various topics and ability levels, promoting a dynamic and engaging online learning environment.

#2 Balderdash

Balderdash is one of the best fun word games that rewards creativity and rapid thinking. Students take turns devising fictitious meanings for cryptic terms while others attempt to identify the true meaning. This creative game improves vocabulary and makes players laugh as they come up with amusing definitions.

#3 The A-Z Game

The A-Z Game is a fast-paced exercise and can be one of the best Zoom games to incorporate in your class. Participants take turns identifying objects that begin with each alphabet letter within a given category. This fun alphabet game is readily adaptable to other themes, making it a flexible and pleasant word challenge alternative for virtual classes. 

#4 Compound Word Quiz

The Compound Word Quiz is an instructive word game where students mix words to produce a word. As students work together to understand complex phrases, this simple game develops language and collaborative learning. 

I Spy is the perfect game that connects well to virtual classrooms. One player chooses an item from their surroundings and delivers the first letter, leading others to guess what it is. As students share peeks into their virtual backgrounds, this game enhances attention and foster connections. 

#6 Logo Quiz

The Logo Quiz is a perfect game that challenges students to recognize iconic logos from diverse brands. This easy game improves visual identification as well as general brand awareness. Participants may exhibit logos, while others can guess the brand names. 

#7 Virtual Scavenger Hunts

Virtual Scavenger Hunts are an engaging approach to engage students online. Teachers might give students a list of things or hints to discover and show on their cameras. This game encourages problem-solving skills and active engagement, providing a playful aspect to the Zoom room.

To organize a virtual scavenger hunt, teachers can create a curated list of items related to the subject matter. By incorporating scavenger hunts into Zoom classes, educators can create an opportunity for students to actively participate in a hands-on, easy way. The adaptability of the virtual scavenger hunt makes them a versatile tool for fostering a dynamic learning environment.

#8 Guess the Sound

Guess the Sound is an auditory challenge in which students listen to different sounds and attempt to identify them. The main object of the game is to improve listening abilities and expose students to sounds from their classmates’ surroundings. 

#9 What’s the Question?

What’s the Question is a great game that flips the script on typical quiz forms. Participants are given replies rather than answers; their objective is to develop the appropriate questions. This creative game enables players to think critically, improve their questioning abilities, and better grasp diverse subjects. 

#10 Rock, Paper, Scissors

This virtual recreation of the ancient hand game lends a sense of spontaneity to online classes. Students may choose using emojis and a simple set of criteria selects the winner. The Rock Paper Scissors game is simple to play and it is a fun game that can fill the online classroom with laughter and excitement. 

#11 Finish The Story Game

The Finish The Story Game is a collaborative and perfect virtual game in which each player contributes a phrase to create a tale. This interactive game not only encourages creativity but also improves narrative and writing abilities. Students take turns contributing to the story, building on their classmates’ ideas. 

#12 Tic-Tac-Toe

Tic-Tac-Toe is a traditional game readily adaptable to Zoom activities, Teams, and Google Meet platform. Students may take turns putting their Xs and Os on the virtual whiteboard or using annotation tools to obtain a three-in-a-row triumph. This classic game stimulates strategic thinking and pleasant rivalry in a familiar and approachable style for online learning.

#13 Mad Libs

Mad Libs is a humorous and one of the best interactive language arts games that perfectly converts to virtual platforms. Participants take turns filling in the spaces of a pre-written tale using nouns, verbs, etc. The Mad Libs game encourages creativity and adds a surprise aspect by reading the finished tales aloud. 

#14 Odd One Out

Odd One Out is an excellent observational and deductive brain teaser for virtual classrooms. Teachers may offer a group of things or ideas, and students must determine which one does not belong. This game enables students to clarify their reasoning skills. 

#15 Charades

Charades is a popular traditional game that connects to virtual learning settings. While others attempt to guess, students act out a word or phrase without speaking. Virtual charades may be enabled through motions on camera, providing a funny and participatory component to online lessons. 

#16 The Name Game

The Name Game is a fantastic game in virtual classrooms to improve memory and friendship. Participants take turns pronouncing a name, and the person who comes next must come up with a new name that begins with the last letter of the previous one. This memory game adds a fun factor when kids find similar hobbies or learn new names. 

#17 Jeopardy

A popular game, Jeopardy, may be converted to virtual classrooms utilizing presentation tools. Teachers may construct personalized Jeopardy game boards with varied difficulty levels. As students compete alone or in large groups to answer questions correctly, this word game promotes information retention and friendly competitiveness. 

#18 GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr is a compelling geography game that uses Google Maps to send students to random places throughout the globe. It is an immersive and informative choice for virtual classrooms, offering virtual tours that piques students’ interest and encourages them to explore.

#19 Pictionary

Pictionary is the best way to encourage collaboration and friendly competition in virtual classes. To enhance the virtual Pictionary experience, teachers can make use of the whiteboard feature available in online platforms. 

Additionally, incorporating a quick draw round where participants have a limited time to guess adds an excitement to the fun activity. Teachers can also extend the benefits of Pictionary by transforming it into a collaborative art project. 

Boggle is a fun word game that seamlessly moves to virtual platforms. Teachers may display a grid of letters and give students a time limit to discover as many words as possible by linking neighboring letters. This game helps with vocabulary, pattern identification, and time management. 

#21 20 Questions

20 Questions is a traditional guessing game in which students must determine an item or idea from a succession of yes/no and a list of questions. This game improves logical reasoning, critical thinking, and questioning techniques. 

Top 5, like Family Feud, is a fun icebreaker game where students take turns naming their top five favorite list of items from a specified category. It might be anything from favorite movies to fantasy holiday spots. It is a simple method to break the ice and create a friendly environment in virtual classes.

#23 Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie is a traditional get-to-know-you game that works incredibly well in virtual classes. Each person gives three claims about themselves, two of which are true and one false, and the others must determine which is untrue. 

This fun game motivates kids to think imaginatively about how they deliver information. The utilization of a piece of paper or sheet of paper also allows for a tactile aspect, as students can physically write down their statements. 

#24 Countdown

The countdown is a challenging game in which students complete arithmetic problems or unscramble words against time. Teachers may ask a list of questions, and students compete to be the first to enter the proper answers. 

#25 Quizizz

Quizizz is an interactive trivia games platform that makes learning fun. Teachers may construct quizzes on various subjects, and students compete in real-time to answer questions correctly. This adaptable virtual trivia platform allows customization to meet various topics and ability levels. 

#26 Zoomed In Picture Game

The Zoomed In Picture Game is a visual challenge in which players estimate the identity of a list of things based on a close-up photograph. This fantastic game improves visual perception while adding interest and intrigue to virtual classrooms. It is an adaptable and engaging game that can be tailored to various topics and themes. 

#27 Continue the Story

This game is one of the most collaborative and interactive language arts games in which each player adds a last word or phrase to an expanding tale. Students contribute to the tale, resulting in a shared narrative journey. 

#28 Mad Gab

Mad Gab is a vibrant and fun word game in which students must interpret statements from apparently incomprehensible syllables. In the rules of the game, participants engage in a turn-taking activity where they read aloud a set of words, collectively forming a well-known phrase or saying when spoken rapidly. 

#29 Follow the Letters

Follow the Letters is an instructive game in which kids use a given word’s letters to create new phrases or sentences. It is an adaptable exercise tailored to various topics and skill levels. To add a variation, teachers can introduce the greatest challenge like focusing on the first letter or last letter of each word. 

Mafia is a social deduction game that may be played in virtual environments. Participants play several roles, including mafia members and townspeople. This game improves critical thinking, communication, and collaboration abilities. To ensure a smooth experience, it is essential to establish the rules of the game clearly. 

Gimkit is a configurable quiz game for online learning settings. Teachers may construct quizzes with a variety of questions, and students get bonus points for accurately answering questions. Gimkit’s money system enables students to spend and invest their profits intelligently. 

Memory is a traditional concentration card game that adapts well to virtual platforms. Players take turns flipping cards and attempting to locate matching pairs. This memory game improves focus and adds a pleasant competitive aspect to virtual settings. A card game is a simple yet effective method for engaging students and reinforcing learning ideas. 

#33 Interest Inventory

Interest Inventory is an engaging and informative virtual classroom game that allows students to discover and discuss their interests. Teachers might construct a questionnaire or conversation questions to learn about students’ interests, passions, and preferences. 

#34 Hit It in Five

Hit It in Five is a time-limited game in which students have five minutes to study and deliver a subject. As students compete to convey crucial ideas within a time limit, this game improves critical thinking skills. To have fun addition, teachers can introduce bonus points for creativity or additional relevant information in the presentations for the highest score. 

#35 Pyramid

Pyramid is a word-guessing game that works well on virtual platforms. Participants work in pairs, one supplying hints or virtual trivia to their companion to assist them in identifying a specific word or phrase and get the highest score. The problem is that the clues get more difficult with each round. 

Taboo is an interactive word-guessing game that smoothly adapts to the online version. While others guess the target word, participants take turns defining a word without using particular “taboo” words. Word games like this game are an excellent alternative for boosting online interaction. 

Bingo is a popular game that connects well to virtual classrooms. Teachers may make digital bingo cards with the lesson’s phrases, ideas, or visuals. This familiar game reinforces learning and adds excitement to virtual courses. For a twist, teachers can utilize game boards such as Microsoft Teams Bingo to create an interactive experience. 

#38 Math True or False

Math True or False is an interesting game in which students judge the correctness of mathematical problems. Students must assess whether a set of math questions teachers present are true or untrue. This game fosters speedy decision-making and teaches mathematical fundamentals. 

#39 Ambassadors

Ambassadors is one of the best world play games that promotes collaboration and communication in virtual classrooms. Students act as “ambassadors” for a certain subject and convey it to the class. World play games such as this emphasizes leadership among students.  

#40 The Survival Game

The Survival Game is an interesting game in which students must work together to solve a fictional survival crisis. This game is a great way to improve problem-solving abilities and stimulates creativity and cooperation in a virtual setting.

Whether you are a teacher working with kids online or in a classroom, our team has the best ideas and lists for you! Check out other ideas in these articles:

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21 Online Classroom Games and Activities Your Students will Love

In the age of pandemic, more and more schools are turning to online platforms to keep classes connected. This can be a great way to keep students engaged and learning, but it can also be tricky to come up with new ideas for activities.

So, as a new school year starts, we've put together this list of 21 online classroom games and activities your students will love! From word games and puzzles to math challenges, we've got something for everyone.

Get ready to connect with your students in a whole new way!

Digital Scavenger Hunt

While there are many ways to do a virtual scavenger hunt , our favorite is our photo hunt! Using 5 easy-to-customize prompts, you can have your students send in pictures they already have on their phones.

Or, take the challenge up a notch, set a timer, and give the photo prompt and send your students off to find the item and send in the picture.

No matter which method you use, your students are sure to get a kick out of sharing a little bit of their lives through this online game.

Dungeons and Dragons Virtual Game

For all the budding adventurers out there, this one's for you!

With the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons growing again, you can now take your whole class on a journey, right from their computers! Our Dungeons and Dragons slide deck walks teams through specific tasks and trivia in order to defeat the bad guys and save the day!

No dice needed!

Word Blurt!

This is a great game for building vocabulary and getting students thinking on their feet. One student starts by saying a word, any word. The next student then has to say a word in response that's related to the first word. This can go on for as long as you like, and you can keep score to see who comes up with the most creative connections!

Or use our Word Blurt slide deck and give word or photo prompts to the group, to keep everyone engaged.

Photo Sharing Game

A photo sharing game is great for building community and getting students to share a little bit about themselves. Have students choose a photo that represents something important to them, then have them share it with the class along with a short explanation. You can even create a class collage of all the photos to hang up in your virtual classroom!

Not sure where to start?

Use our Photo Sharing game slide deck, customize it to fit your students, and let the prompts do their work.

Math Scavenger Hunt

A unique twist on a virtual scavenger hunt, a math scavenger hunt is a great way to review math concepts and get students moving around. And there are so many great ways to lead out in a math scavenger hunt. Some of our favorites include:

Have students solve problems for specific measurements and take pictures of items matching that measurement.

Ask students to bring coins to virtual class and have them show coins in the amounts you ask for.

Have your students take pictures of things in nature matching the numbers they've solved for in their math problems (e.g. the number of petals on a flower).

Virtual Talent Show

This is a great way to build community and have some fun!

Encourage your students to showcase their talents, whether it's singing, dancing, playing an instrument, or telling jokes.

You can have student volunteers sign up ahead of time or do it as a surprise. Students can perform live on camera or share a video of them showcasing their talent.

2 Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie is a classic icebreaker game great for getting to know your students. Have each student share two true things and one lie about themselves, then let the rest of the class try to guess which is which.

You can even make it a competition to see who can stump the most people!

Draw What I Say

This is a great game for younger students or to review vocabulary words. One student starts by describing an object, person, or animal without using specific words. The next student then draws what they hear. This can go on for as many rounds as you like, and you can keep score to see who guesses the most correctly.

Another fun iteration of this game is for you to describe a drawing or picture to the entire class and see what different results you get!

Virtual Charades

Why not take a classic classroom game and adjust it to a virtual environment?

One of our favorite examples of this is virtual charades. Send a student something to act out in the group chat - Like an animal or emotion. Then have the classroom guess what the student is trying to act out.

Split the class into teams if you want to add a layer of competitiveness to the game.

Virtual Pictionary

There are 2 ways you can play Pictionary virtually with your class. The first is the traditional way. Divide your class into teams and send a word to a member of 1 team. That student then turns their webcam to their drawing and draws until their team guesses the word or they run out of time.

For a simpler option, you can use a virtual whiteboard and have the student drawing share their screen for their team to guess.

Whichever team has the most correct guesses at the end, wins!

We're big fans of games that get students burning off a little extra energy, which is why Freeze is such a great option.

Play a song while students dance around their rooms (within sight of the camera). Then, at random times, stop the music and yell Freeze!

Students then have to get back in their chairs as fast as possible, with the last one being 'out'. Keep playing until all but 1 student is still standing.

Show and Tell

This is a great way to get students comfortable with sharing in front of the class, and it's also a fun way for you to learn more about your students.

Have each student choose an object from home to bring to virtual show and tell. It could be something as simple as a toy or family photo.

Then, have students take turns sharing their object with the class and telling a little bit about it.

Picture Zoom

Picture Zoom is a favorite!

To start, get a high-quality picture and zoom in really close. Share the picture with your students and let them guess the image. Keep zooming out until a student guesses right!

We love the idea of Picture Zoom for introducing a new chapter or topic of discussion.

We used to play a version of this online (not for school) and it always ended with the group in stitches.

In a sort of reverse Jeopardy, give your students a vocabulary word and ask everyone to give they're idea of the definition. After a designated amount of time, show all the answers and have the group vote on the one they think is right.

Whoever is closest to the right definition and those who guessed the right definition get a point!

We strongly suggest using Word Clouds for the voting portion of this game!

Virtual Bingo

This is such a fun way to spice up a lesson or review for a test!

You can easily create a bingo board in Google Drawings or there are tons of online generators, like My Free Bingo Cards or Bingo Maker ).

Then, instead of reading out numbers, read out the questions, answers, or topics you want students to find on their boards.

The first person to get bingo, wins!

Story Chain - What Would You Do?

Get everyone in your class involved with a combination story chain + what would you do.

Start a story with a made up scenario (even better if it's from your lesson). Start the story, then pick a student and ask "what would you do?”

Taking their answer, continue the story.

You can also boost class involvement by having everyone type in an answer and vote for their favorite choice on what to do.

Virtual Scattergories

Give your class a category, a letter, and a set amount of time. See how many answers each student can come up with for that specific letter. The student with the most unique answers (no other student gave that word) wins the game!

How Well Do You Know Your Classmates?

Give your class a questionnaire with the same number of questions as there are students in the class. Then, have your class fill out the questions.

Assign 1 answer to each student and present the question, plus the answer to the entire class. Then, let the class guess who gave the answer!

Of course, you don't want these to be too personal, so get creative in keeping these light and fun.

Cultural Share and Tell

Let your students create a small presentation on a cultural aspect of their family. This can be as simple as showing on a map where their family originated or describing their favorite food. You can make this a photo show and tell or have student volunteers share a story about their culture.

A riff on the popular British TV show, Pointless makes the perfect game to play virtually with students.

To start, give your students a category (Name the Most Famous Bob). Then have students give their answers (e.g Sponge Bob, Bob Marley, or Bob the Builder). The winner is the person who gave the most obscure, but correct answer! (Hint: Bob Marley is always the most famous Bob)

Virtual Mad Libs

This classic game is a great way to review parts of speech!

Write a short paragraph with blanks for different parts of speech (i.e noun, verb, adjective) and have students fill in the blanks.

Once everyone has had a chance to fill in the blanks, read the story aloud and enjoy the hilarity that ensues.

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18 Virtual Classroom Games and Activities

Here is our list of fun virtual classroom games and activities .

Virtual classroom games are fun online activities or events teachers can organize for their students. Examples include Simon Says, Scavenger Hunts, and Hangman. The aim of these activities is to promote student interaction and make online lectures interesting.

Classroom games and activities are similar to virtual games for big groups , Zoom party games , and virtual minute to win it games .

This list includes:

• games to play during online classes
• virtual classroom activities
• interactive online games for students
• online activities for students on Zoom
• online teaching games

Here we go!

List of virtual classroom games & activities

From Charades to Find the Differences to Draw a Monster, here is a list of fun activities for virtual classrooms.

1. The Survival Game

The Survival Game is a thrilling game that promotes critical thinking and helps students build problem-solving skills.

To organize this activity:

• Create a scenario where students must brainstorm solutions to survive. For example, ask students to explain how they would survive in the desert with one stick, a stone, and half a glass of water.
• Each player must give realistic responses to the scenario.
• The player with the best survival solution wins the game.

This exercise is one of the best games to play during online classes because it encourages students to brainstorm and think critically.

2. Name, Animal, Place, and Thing

Name, Animal, Place, and Thing is a fun word game where players come up with words in different categories.

• Meet over a video call.
• Choose an order in which to play.
• The first player will choose a random letter from A to Z.
• Set a timer for 20 seconds.
• All the participants must write words starting with the chosen letter in each listed category. For example, if a player selects the letter B, then all the players must write a name, animal, place, and things starting with B.
• The first player to complete all the categories before the timer runs out wins the round.
• Repeat steps three through six until all the players have a turn picking a letter.

This game is a simple way to create a fun learning environment for students. The players may also get to learn exciting new words.

3. Draw a Monster

Draw a Monster is a simple drawing game that students can engage in during online classes.

• Meet using video conferencing software, like Google Meet or Zoom.
• Use the in-app collaborative whiteboard feature.
• Invite the students to take turns drawing monsters following a set of prompts. The teacher may tell the students to draw the monster using specific numbers and shapes. For example, the teacher might ask the students to draw the monster using only circles and the number four.
• The best drawing wins!

This game is a fun way to test scholars’ creativity and teach them to follow instructions. Participants can also play this game in teams to promote healthy competition. To play in groups, split the players into small teams, and players will take turns adding to the drawing until it is complete.

4. First Letter, Last Letter

First Letter, Last Letter is one of the best interactive online games for students. In this game, participants must think fast to remain in the game.

• Meet on a video call.
• The teacher will choose a random letter.
• The first player must find a word that starts with the given letter.
• The next player must then find a word that starts with the last letter of the previous player’s word. For example, if the first player chooses Cat, then the next player must find a word that starts with the letter T.
• Players must respond quickly. Any player who stalls or does not respond immediately is out of the game.

This fast-paced game is a simple way to promote laughter among students and create a fun learning environment where players must think on their feet.

5. Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunts are fun activities where students race against time to find different objects. In this game, the teacher will give the players a list of items to find within sixty seconds and set a timer.

Participants must rush off to find these items and place them in front of the screen before the time runs out. Examples of objects to find include toothbrushes, red socks, and pink crayons. The first player to find all the given items wins the game. This exercise is an excellent way to keep students active and engaged.

Hangman is a simple word game where players must guess the letters of a word to escape the hangman’s noose.

• Meet using a video conferencing tool.
• Split the players into groups of four or five.
• Each group will nominate a player to think of a word.
• The player will draw blank spaces for each letter in the word using the whiteboard feature.
• Other members of the team must guess what the word is.
• The player will write down every correct letter.
• For every incorrect guess, the player will draw a stick figure body part from a noose.
• If the player completes the drawing of the hanged man, then the team loses that round.
• Each team gets a point for every correct guess.
• The team with the highest points wins the game!

This activity is a great way to encourage teamwork and promote interaction between students online.

7. Find the Differences

Find the Differences is a fun and simple game that teaches students to pay attention to detail.

• Players will take a look at each participant’s space or environment.
• Set a timer for 60 seconds.
• Each player must turn off their cameras.
• Participants will use this opportunity to remove, readjust, or add items to their space.
• When the timer runs out, the players will turn on their cameras.
• The students will take turns noting the differences in their classmates’ environments.
• The players get a point for each correct guess.
• The player with the highest point wins.

This exciting activity is an excellent way to help students develop good observation skills. To make this game even more challenging, players can change clothing, open windows, or remove their glasses to see which of their classmates will notice.

8. Charades

Charades is one of the best virtual classroom activities for students. This game promotes collaboration and teamwork.

• Split the players into two opposing groups.
• Each team will nominate a player to lead the game.
• Team A will send a word to Team B’s designated player via the chat box.
• Set a timer for 30 seconds.
• The player will act out the given word while their team members try to guess it.
• The team members must guess the word before the time runs out.
• The team wins a point if they guess the word correctly.
• The actor will then choose a word for Team A.
• The game will continue in this fashion until each team gets several turns.

This activity is a great way to improve interaction among students online and encourage players to become friends.

9. Virtual Trivia

Virtual Trivia is a great game for students. This activity allows players to learn new facts on a wide range of topics.

• Create trivia questions on topics such as science, history, geography, and literature.
• Meet via video call.
• Split players into teams of three or four.
• Ask students questions and give each team 30 seconds to answer correctly.
• Each team gets one point for every correct answer.
• The team with the highest points wins.

This activity is a great opportunity for teachers to quiz students on previously taught topics or assignments. Trivia questions also help improve cognitive skills and brain performance.

10. Simon Says

Simon Says is an engaging game that tests how well students listen to instructions.

• Meet using video conferencing software.
• The teacher will assume the role of Simon.
• The teacher will say “Simon Says,” followed by any prompt. For example, Simon says close your eyes.
• Each participant must close their eyes.
• Players who do not do as Simon says immediately are out of the game.
• If the teacher says a prompt without the words “Simon Says,” then any player who follows the prompt is out of the game.
• The game will continue this way until only one player remains.
• The last player standing wins.

This simple and interactive game can be the perfect icebreaker activity for online classes. Students can play this game at the start of their online lectures to lighten the mood.

11. Doctor Who

Doctor Who is a fun science game where students guess the name of doctors and scientists in different fields. For example, the teacher may ask, “What do you call a doctor who takes care of children?” The answer is a pediatrician.

This game is one of the best online teaching games because it helps children recognize several scientific fields and appreciate doctors who handle different health-related issues. To make this activity even more engaging, you can give bonus points to students who can spell these words correctly.

12. The Lottery

The Lottery is an interesting game that speaks to players’ characters. In this game, the teacher will inform students that they have won the biggest lottery ever.

The players will get three options, including:

• give half of the money to charity
• buy the best cars and houses in the world
• build hospitals to save lives

The players can only choose one answer and cannot change their options after choosing. You may give players different options to test their wits, character, and courage. You may also create imaginary emergencies to test if players are willing to part with their newfound wealth to help those around them.

13. Virtual Show and Tell

Virtual Show and Tell is a fun activity where students share items with great sentimental value. For this activity, participants will meet on any video conferencing platform. The students will then take turns showing off items, gifts, pets, or stories that mean a lot to them and why. Students can also share their favorite books, poems, songs, or movies and tell classmates why they like them.

This activity is a great opportunity for students to get to know each other better, share interests, and build good relationships.

14. Virtual Mannequin Challenge

Virtual Mannequin Challenge is a fun game where players have to freeze mid-action when a particular song plays. This game is an imitation of the viral mannequin challenge.

• Create a playlist of trendy songs.
• Students will pick a specific song as their “freeze song.” Whenever their freeze song plays, the participants must pause mid-action.
• Play the songs in the playlist in no particular order.
• Have students move around and dance.
• Play the freeze song randomly.
• Any student who does not freeze is out of the game.
• Students who move or shake while the freeze song plays are also out.
• Players can move freely and dance when other songs in the playlist come on.
• Switch to the freeze song at random times when other songs play.

This game will test students’ endurance and patience. This activity is also a great chance for students to listen to and enjoy their favorite music.

15. Funny Days

Funny Days is a hilarious activity where students attend online classes dressed in funny costumes to match a chosen theme.

• Set a theme for different days of the week. For example, funny beard day or weird shirt day.
• Meet on Zoom.
• Students will attend class dressed to match the day’s theme.
• Classmates will then vote for the funniest outfit.

This activity is one of the easiest online activities for students on Zoom.

16. Online Talent Show

Online Talent Shows are fun activities where students can show their best creative performances. For example, participants can paint, dance, or sing.

• Choose an order in which to perform.
• The students will take turns showing off their best talents.
• The best performance wins!

Talent Shows are great ways to nurture students’ creativity and encourage scholars to pursue what they enjoy.

17. Complete the Lyrics

Complete the Lyrics is a fun musical game where players must finish the lyrics of a song.

• Curate a playlist of trendy songs.
• Meet using any video conferencing tool.
• Play a song and pause it at random.
• The player must complete the lyrics from where the music stopped.
• If the player fails, then the next participant must complete the lyrics.

Complete the Lyrics is an easy way to check how well students know their favorite songs and boost engagement between scholars.

18. Countries, Capitals, and One Word

Countries, Capitals, and One Word is a fun and educational game for students to learn about different parts of the world and their cultures.

• Create a list of countries.
• Meet using any video conferencing software.
• The teacher will name different countries, an students will take turns sharing the capital of these countries. For example, Ethiopia’s capital is Addis Ababa.
• The student must then share one word or a few words that best describe the Ethiopian people, culture, or land.
• Students who identify with these countries may share stories about their culture, tradition, and foods.

The students may name local dishes or the colors of the country’s flag. This activity teaches students about diversity and is a great way for attendees to embrace other cultures.

Virtual Classroom games and activities are fun activities that promote learning, boost student interaction, and improve communication between students in online classes. These games keep students entertained and help create a fun learning environment.

Teachers can use these activities as a chance to get to know their students better and also give students a chance to build good relationships.

For more fun ideas for the classroom, check out our lists of virtual group tours and online field trip ideas .

FAQ: Virtual classroom games & activities

Here is our list of frequently asked questions about virtual classroom games and activities.

What are virtual classroom games?

Virtual classroom games are entertaining, educational activities that make online classes fun and engaging.

What are the best games for online classrooms?

The best games for online classrooms include Virtual Trivia, Doctor Who, and Simon Says.

What are some good activities for virtual classrooms?

Some good activities for virtual classrooms include Virtual Show and Tell, Complete the Lyrics, and Virtual Mannequin Challenge.

How do fun activities help online students?

Fun activities help online students engage and interact with classmates, reduce boredom, and ease anxiety. These activities create a fun environment where students can enjoy learning.

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18 Fun Online Games to Play at School for Higher Ed Students

The quest to captivate the minds of students is a challenge, especially if you teach a hybrid or virtual class. But what if learning could be as engaging as playing your favorite video game?

The concept of gamification in education has gained immense popularity, and for good reason. It transforms traditional lectures into interactive, immersive experiences. (Remember what it was like playing The Oregon Trail back in the day?)

These days there are multiple educational games and apps like Poll Everywhere that can help you transform your classroom. But with so many options, how do you choose? We’re sharing 18 of our favorite fun games to play at school online so you can narrow down your list to the best of the best!

Why play virtual games in higher ed classrooms?

Games enhance understanding and knowledge retention.

Games incorporate active learning, which encourages students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills. Think about the last time you played a puzzle or escape room game. You had to apply your critical-thinking skills to solve the puzzle or escape the room.

Additionally, games encourage students to come up with creative solutions. In contrast, traditional education methods tend to squash creativity by requiring both educators and learners to achieve uniform learning outcomes.

Gamification is also shown to boost knowledge retention and performance. A 2023 paper from Columbia Business School notes that gamified training improved employee retention and performance outcomes. The study’s authors ascribe this success to engaging elements like challenges, competition, and rewards, all of which can be applied to gain the same benefits in higher education classrooms.

Games are adaptable

With such a variety of online games available and multiple customization options, it’s easy for educators to adapt these learning tools to the needs of their classrooms.

Many educational games also use a variety of formats, including visuals, text, and even the movement of objects in 3D space. This promotes a more inclusive learning environment that better caters to students’ learning preferences.

Games develop essential skills

While games are often based on fantasy or science fiction, they still teach real-world skills. These include problem-solving, time management, negotiation, and critical thinking.

A Minecraft player crafts a creative solution to automate wheat farming. (Source: JC Playz on YouTube )

For example, Minecraft requires students to build efficient bases and come up with solutions to gather resources and fight off enemies. Players can take a simple approach by building 8-bit fortifications and hunting creatures for items like wool and meat. Or they can craft automated systems that apply creative solutions to the challenges the game poses.

18 educational and fun games to play at school online

Without further ado, here are some of the best games and fun activities to get your in-person, hybrid, and virtual classrooms buzzing:

Games for any subject

1. icebreakers.

Kick off class discussions with Poll Everywhere’s icebreaker questions. (Source: Poll Everywhere )

Works for: Online, in-person, and hybrid classes

The start of a semester can be awkward for both instructors and students. Thankfully, icebreakers can transform a room full of strangers into a vibrant community of engaged, collaborative learners.

Use Poll Everywhere to pose a question of your choice and display everyone’s answers with the Word Cloud feature. A mobile app like Poll Everywhere ensures all students get to participate by responding with their cell phones. Even in a hybrid or virtual class, this lets everyone chime in.

Discover more fun ways to start class: Here are 10 interactive presentation games you can play with Poll Everywhere. Create a free account and get started today! 

2. Minecraft

A project designed by Dr. Valentina DeNardis, director of classical studies at Villanova, required students to recreate ancient landmarks. (Source: Minecraft Education )

Works for: Online classrooms (possibly hybrid and in-person if students bring their personal computers)

Most everyone who plays games on a computer knows about Minecraft, but did you know this popular game also offers educational opportunities? The Minecraft Education site features multiple tutorials for using the building game to engage students in science, math, history, art, and many other classes.

3. Google Earth scavenger hunt

If you and your students are feeling particularly adventurous, a Google Earth scavenger hunt is a great way to take them on a virtual field trip.

Challenge students to find and screenshot the seven wonders of the world or locations mentioned in literature, science, and history. Some ideas include the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array in Chile, or Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts.

4. “What if…” scenarios

Get students invested in classroom discussion by posing a broad question or “What if…” scenario that could have multiple correct answers. Have students write down their answers in a discussion thread, on a collaborative whiteboard, through a Poll Everywhere open-ended question , or share them verbally.

The main goal is to encourage students to express their thoughts and opinions. No matter their answer, students must use critical thinking to communicate their answer successfully and why they believe it’s correct. This type of intellectual exchange allows students to learn from you as well as each other.

5. Jeopardy!

Most everyone knows and loves Jeopardy!, so why not use it to review for upcoming assessments?

You can put together your own game board or start with a template for Google Slides . Select five different topics and five trivia questions for each topic. Don’t forget to add a Daily Double to the board as well, which awards participants double points if they get the answer right. Additionally, you’ll want to create a question for Final Jeopardy.

Try this: Challenge your class to a round of trivia with pre-built Poll Everywhere Competitions.

English and foreign language

6. duolingo.

Put students’ foreign language skills to the test with Duolingo’s in-app challenges and games. Students learn new vocabulary and conjugations in research-backed lessons, then quiz themselves with matching games and word hunts—or rise through the ranks in competitive leagues.

7. Role-play games

Students can challenge their vocabulary skills by starting a new game of Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, or Pokémon in another language. These role-play games often feature everyday elements such as families, towns, and dialogue. With help from in-game context, students can apply their foreign language skills to complete quests.

P.S. This also makes role-play games excellent learning experiences for English as a second language (ESL) students.

8. Scribblenauts Unlimited

Scribblenauts Unlimited encourages students to write scripts for nouns, adjectives, and verbs to solve puzzles and help the game’s characters. (Source: Steam )

In Scribblenauts, anything students type becomes real. The goal of this word game is to use these powers to help the game’s characters and solve puzzles. Using a magic notebook, students make nouns become unique objects, change those objects with adjectives, and use verbs to make those objects take certain actions.

“I’ve used it … to expand my English vocabulary quite a bit,” writes Reddit user KrevetkaOS .

9. Pictionary

This classic game is rooted in the age-old joy of drawing and guessing. Pictionary encourages students to get creative to represent language in visual ways and use deductive thinking to solve the puzzle.

Teaching a virtual or hybrid classroom? Use a whiteboard app like Canva to break the monotony of lectures and foster a lively and interactive learning environment.

10. Euclidea

Students must apply their geometry skills to discover solutions to Euclidea’s puzzles in the fewest possible moves. This math game starts by reviewing foundational skills like line and angle bisectors, then quickly moves to more challenging Euclidean constructions like golden sections.

11. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe

RollerCoaster Tycoon: Deluxe teaches students business finance and budget management. (Source: Steam )

This classic simulation game combines business math, money management, and resource management. Students must build the biggest and best amusement park rides and make money in a volatile business environment. This includes hitting a target revenue, paying back loans (with interest, of course), and budgeting to sustainably expand their park.

The New York Times offers free sudoku puzzles at easy, medium, and hard difficulties. (Source: NYTimes )

Sudoku is almost like a crossword puzzle with numbers. In this game, players must fill out a nine-by-nine grid so that every row, column, and three-by-three box contains the numbers one through nine—no repeats allowed.

While the game itself doesn’t require students to use advanced equations, it does promote familiarity with numbers and is an excellent way to start class.

Wake students up: These five distance learning activities are sure to spice up your online class.

13. SpaceChem

In SpaceChem, players must transform raw materials into chemical products. The game focuses on constructing factories and improving efficiency to overcome challenges and meet production quotas.

While the chemicals aren’t real, the game still requires students to approach crafting with an experimental mindset, develop hypotheses, and design chemical reactions.

14. Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program requires students to use real-life physics and astronautics science to send their little green men into space. (Source: Steam )

In this game, students must create and manage a space program. This includes building spacecraft and sending the game’s little green men, Kerbals, into space. While that may seem easy, the game takes things up a notch by using realistic orbital physics that requires students to use maneuvers like Hohmann transfer orbits.

Getting Kerbals into orbit is so realistic that the game received praise from NASA, the European Space Administration, and more.

15. Scratch coding projects

Scratch teaches students how to code by walking them through different projects. (Source: Scratch )

If you teach a computer science class, Scratch may offer a break from your usual lines of code. Using a friendly visual coding approach, Scratch helps new coders learn the basics of coding projects that make letters dance, move objects around the screen, and more.

Scratch also offers multiple tutorials, guides, and support groups for educators to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.

16. This War of Mine

Based on the siege of Sarajevo and other modern-day conflicts, this survival video game doesn’t put students on the front line but rather in the shoes of civilians. The idea is to avoid glorifying war and provide a more realistic view of the suffering it causes.

This War of Mine is critically acclaimed, and in 2020, the Polish Chancellery of the Prime Minister added it to the country’s list of recommended high school reading.

17. Crusader Kings

Crusader Kings III requires students to understand historical laws in order to build their dynasty. (Source: Steam )

This medieval-themed game may seem like yet another fictional depiction of feudal life where monarchs could do whatever they wanted. But as Reddit user Lengyel2 says , “Crusader Kings teaches the player that it’s not true, kings were also the subjects of feudal law just as much as their vassals.”

18. Model UN

Cultivating well-rounded and globally aware students is a necessity in today’s classrooms, and you can use classroom games to help students improve their diplomacy, critical thinking, and negotiation skills. A model United Nations (UN) simulation can be a fun and highly engaging exercise where students can step into the shoes of international diplomats.

Using a random country generator , you can assign each student a country they must represent in the given scenario. Along with current events, you can choose from historical event scenarios—the United Nations Association of Greater Boston offers free ideas for Model UN scenarios if you’re out of ideas.

Tips for impactful classroom gaming

Maximize learning and minimize chaos with these tips for adding games to your classroom :

• Choose the right game: Pick games that align with your subject and learning goals. Or choose an app that’s flexible enough to gamify your course content, like Poll Everywhere.
• Set clear objectives: Don't just let the game play itself. Define what you want students to achieve, whether it's reviewing specific concepts or practicing critical thinking skills.
• Get everyone involved: Encourage participation and inclusivity by ensuring all students understand how to play the game and its objectives.
• Embrace the fun: Remember, this is supposed to make learning enjoyable. Loosen up, laugh, and don't be afraid to let students get a little competitive.

Build online games into your lesson plans with Poll Everywhere

Online games for higher-ed classrooms are like a cheat code for student engagement. Additionally, games are shown to build bonds and nurture cooperation along with exercising students’ critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

We challenge you to change up your teaching style and team up with your students in epic adventures with these 18 fun games to play at school online. Engaging classroom tech like Poll Everywhere makes it easy to capture students’ attention without spending hours, days, or weeks designing interactive games. Create your own account and experience the benefits of seamless student engagement today.

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Interesting Online Assignments to Engage Online Students – Latest

By Teach Educator

Published on: November 19, 2024

Engage Online Students

Engage online students can be challenging, but there are many creative and effective ways to design assignments that capture their interest and foster active participation. Here are some interesting online assignment ideas:

• Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items or concepts related to your course material and have students find and present examples from the internet. This encourages research skills and critical thinking.
• Interactive Quizzes or Polls: Use platforms like Kahoot!, Poll Everywhere, or Mentimeter to create fun quizzes or polls related to the course content. This not only reinforces learning but also provides instant feedback.
• Discussion Boards with Multimedia: Instead of traditional text-based discussions. Encourage students to share multimedia content such as videos, images, or audio recordings related to the topic. This adds variety and engages different learning styles.
• Case Studies with Collaborative Analysis: Assign case studies and have students work together in small groups to analyze and discuss solutions. Platforms like Google Docs or Microsoft Teams facilitate real-time collaboration.
• Virtual Debates or Role-Playing: Divide students into groups and assign them different perspectives to debate or role-play a scenario related to the course material. This encourages critical thinking and empathy.
• Digital Storytelling: Have students create digital stories using tools like Adobe Spark and Canva. Or Storybird to demonstrate their understanding of a concept or to share their reflections on the topic.

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• Online Simulations or Virtual Labs: Utilize virtual simulations or online lab environments to provide hands-on learning experiences. Especially for subjects like science, engineering, or mathematics.
• Peer Review Assignments: Implement peer review assignments where students provide feedback on each other’s work. This not only lightens the grading load but also promotes a deeper understanding of the subject matter through constructive criticism.
• Create Infographics or Visual Summaries: Ask students to create infographics or visual summaries of key concepts using tools like Piktochart or Canva. This encourages creativity and helps reinforce learning through visual representation.
• Virtual Field Trips or Guest Speakers: Organize virtual field trips to relevant sites or invite guest speakers to present to your class. This provides real-world context and exposes students to diverse perspectives.
• Gamification Elements: Incorporate gamification elements such as badges, leaderboards, or levels to motivate students and make learning more engaging. Platforms like Classcraft or Rezzly can help implement gamified elements into your course.
• Reflective Journals or Blogs: Have students keep reflective journals or create blogs. Where they document their learning journey, insights, and reflections on the course material. This encourages metacognition and self-directed learning.

Final Words

By incorporating these interactive and diverse assignments into your online course, you can effectively engage students and create a dynamic learning environment.

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