Widgets
Edform activity
The Edform activity widget lets you quickly share one of your quizzes, worksheets, or interactive lessons with your class. It displays a unique join code and QR code, so students can access your activity right from their own device—no extra steps required.
Teachers use this widget when they want students to join an activity instantly, whether it's a quick quiz, a daily bell ringer, or a collaborative worksheet. It's a simple way to get everyone started with minimal fuss, especially in classrooms with mixed devices or limited time.
Ways teachers use it
- Share a daily exit ticket for students to complete before leaving.
- Start a lesson with a warm-up quiz that everyone can join in seconds.
- Provide a worksheet for small group work without printing copies.
- Run a quick poll or check-in during a morning meeting.
- Assign a homework task and display the join code for students to copy.
How to set it up
- 1Add a new screen to your classroom set in Edform.
- 2Select the Edform activity widget from the widget list.
- 3Choose the quiz, worksheet, or lesson you want to share from your library.
- 4The widget will display a join code and QR code for your selected activity.
- 5Project your screen so students can scan the QR code or enter the join code on their devices.
Tips
- Print the QR code for students who arrive late or need extra support.
- Remind students to log in with their school accounts for progress tracking.
- Switch activities easily by editing the widget and selecting a different quiz or worksheet.
- Combine with a timer widget to keep the activity on schedule.
Questions teachers ask
Do students need an Edform account to join?
No, students can join as guests, but logging in saves their progress and responses.
Can I reuse the same join code for different classes?
A new code is generated each time you select an activity, so you can use it for multiple groups.
What devices can students use to join?
Students can join from any device with a browser, including phones, tablets, and laptops.
Is it safe for students to scan the QR code?
Yes, the QR code only links to your selected Edform activity.
Templates with this widget
Pre-K (ages 3–5)
Test review for Pre-K (ages 3–5)
A simple, visual test review screen for Pre-K with checklist, poll, timer, and quiz join code.
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Test review for K–2: easy steps & check-ins
A ready-to-use K–2 review screen with checklist, poll, timer, and activity join code.
Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Test review for grades 3–5
A ready-to-use template for reviewing before a test with checklists, polls, and activities for grades 3–5.
Grades 6-8 (ages 11–14)
Test review for middle school (grades 6–8)
A classroom screen to guide grades 6–8 through test review with checklists, poll, timer, and quiz link.
Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)
Test review session for high school (grades 9–12)
A ready-to-use screen for reviewing before tests with checklists, polls, and interactive activities.