Author Archives: Misha Patel

How to Run a Trivia Night Fundraiser (Step-by-Step Guide + Free Template)

You want to raise money for a good cause. A trivia night is a smart way to do it. But the to-do list grows fast. Venue, tickets, questions, scoring, prizes, promotion. This guide shows you how to run a trivia … Read More

How students can use self quizzing to study more effectively

Testing yourself before an exam builds stronger neural pathways than simply rereading a textbook. Passive reading creates a dangerous illusion of competence, while active self-testing actually proves what you know. University schedules leave little room for inefficient study habits when … Read More

How to use daily quizzes to prepare students for high-stakes exams

Quizzes act as a diagnostic tool that shows exactly what your students know before the actual test day arrives. You do not have to wait until finals week to find out who is struggling with the material. Frequent, low-stakes testing … Read More

How to Engage Gen Z: 15 Interactive Activities That Actually Work

To engage Gen Z, you don’t need content that is loud and fast or packed with social media language. Rather, it involves getting people into interactive activities that keep them busy instead of asking them to sit and listen to … Read More

Canva Quiz Maker vs Google Forms vs TriviaMaker: Which One Should You Use in 2026?

If you’ve typed “canva quiz maker” or “google forms quiz maker” into Google recently, you probably landed on the tool’s own marketing page — not an honest comparison. That’s not an accident: both companies rank for their own product name. … Read More

25 Exit Ticket Ideas for Teachers to Check Student Understanding

The bell is about to ring. You covered the lesson, but do your students actually understand it? Without a quick check, it’s easy to move on to tomorrow’s plan without knowing who’s ready and who’s already lost. Used consistently, exit … Read More

Spin the Wheel Game Redesign: Fresh UI, Same Gameplay

If you’ve run a spin-the-wheel trivia round in TriviaMaker before, the rules haven’t moved an inch. Spin, buy a vowel, solve the puzzle – same flow, same host controls, same games you already built. What’s changed is how it looks … Read More

Introducing Live Polls in TriviaMaker – See Real-Time Trivia Results

You ask a question. Silence. Two hands shoot up. The rest of the room stares at their desks, hoping they won’t be called on. In a corporate meeting, it’s the same three voices dominating the conversation while everyone else stays … Read More

20 Icebreaker Games That Don’t Make Students Cringe (2026)

Let’s be honest — most icebreakers make students want to disappear into their hoodies. “Tell us your name and a fun fact” puts everyone on the spot. Standing in a circle and sharing your favorite animal? Students tolerate it. They … Read More

15 First Day of School Games Students Actually Love (2026)

The first day sets the tone for the entire year. If students leave thinking “this class is going to be fun,” you’ve won. If they leave thinking “this is going to be boring,” you’re fighting that perception for months. Research … Read More