Active Learning Using the Power of Questions

Question Jam is a free ed-tech tool where students exchange questions and answers about a topic. 

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In a 7 minute Jam students:

Practice critical thinking and curiosity

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Engage in a peer-to-peer inquiry

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Deepen understanding
of a topic

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Testimonials

  • "Question Jam gets differences and nuances out in the open before the groupthink sets in."

  • “I love it. It feels like a musical jam. Where students jam of each other’s ideas!”

  • “A really interesting approach for learning - for generating, capturing and analysing new ideas.”

  • “This is fun! It engaged students in no time. Super easy to set up and use.”

  • “We use Question Jam to extract learnings and build on other’s perspectives and experiences.”

  • “It got my competitive juices flowing as I wanted to ask and answer all the questions I received.”

  • “It’s a true Jam, working together and using energy from the group.”

  • “Gives all my students a chance to be heard.”

  • “This is such a smart way to change the dynamics in the classroom!”

  • “A great way to start a session to get energy levels up and the brain engaged.”

  • “Allows everyone to have a voice.”

Backed by 20 Years of Research into Questions

Interactive Learning

The only predefined element in a Question Jam is the topic, set by the the educator or tutor. The open-ended playful format encourages deep exploration of topics together.

Real-Time Engagement

At the end of the Jam, a word cloud offers a visual summary of the learning activity. Download the data for analysis, formative assessments and instructional design in the classroom.

Immediate Feedback

During the 7-minute game, students engage in multiple 1:1 interactions. By asking and collaborating on answering their own questions, students take part in purposeful, active and collaborative learning.

Free and Privacy-focused

Question Jam collects no personal data from participants. Only the Jam leader needs to register by creating an account. All players can participate with full anonymity.

12,000+

Questions Asked

89%

Average Participation Rate

Trusted by Educators Worldwide Across Subjects and Learning Situations

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Question Jam is a Versatile Learning Tool

Creating a Question Jam for students is effective in complementing:

  • Conceptual Understanding

  • Reflective Learning

  • Generative Learning

  • Idea Generation