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Get the latest news, teaching tips, and behind-the-scenes updates from Knoword, plus highlights from our global community of learners and educators.
2025
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Knoword, Redefined
Explore Knoword's fresh update, featuring easier pack creation, audio options, and a better free experience.
βοΈ UpdateApril 29th, 2025 -
What We Learned at Our First Teacher Conferences
Highlights from Knoword's conference debut and the teacher insights driving our upcoming features.
ποΈ NewsMarch 1st, 2025 -
Import Your Quizlet Sets Into Knoword
We just made it even easier to migrate to Knoword from other platforms.
βοΈ UpdateJanuary 16th, 2025 -
Puzzle Mode
Introducing a brand-new game mode and an updated pre-game screen.
ποΈ NewsJanuary 15th, 2025
2024
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2024 Year in Review
Let's reflect on an incredible year filled with many milestones and oh, so many words.
π SpotlightDecember 31st, 2024 -
Expanded Quick Play Difficulties
We've adjusted our difficulty levels to make for a better experience for all ages.
βοΈ UpdateDecember 19th, 2024 -
Introducing Image Match
Match words to pictures with our newest game mode.
ποΈ NewsDecember 16th, 2024 -
Classic Packs, Reimagined
Discover festive holiday terms and world capitals with Knoword's refreshed classic packs.
π SpotlightDecember 9th, 2024 -
How to Create Literacy Centers for Your Classroom
Explore practical ideas for literacy centers that keep your classroom active and focused.
π Teaching tipsNovember 29th, 2024 -
Your Pack Editor Got an Upgrade
A guided tour, better filters, and duplicate word detection
βοΈ UpdateNovember 18th, 2024 -
Just the Right Size: Generated Pack Updates
The new pack size slider gives you more control over your generated packs. Plus, read about a new original pack and other improvements.
βοΈ UpdateNovember 12th, 2024 -
Soft Starts: A Gentle Way to Kick Off Your Day
Explore soft starts and creative activities to kick off the day, plus how Knoword makes warm-ups engaging and fun.
π Teaching tipsNovember 4th, 2024 -
Trick or Treat! News and Updates
Read about our spooky new word pack, QR code sharing, and various other fixes and improvements.
βοΈ UpdateOctober 28th, 2024 -
Fall Updates: SAT Prep and More
Learn about Knoword's latest updates including revamped SAT study tools, more relevant suggested packs, and a progress bar for assignments.
βοΈ UpdateOctober 20th, 2024 -
Fresh Picked Packs
Read about Knoword's revamped packs homepage, curated lists, and how you can get your own pack featured.
π SpotlightOctober 15th, 2024 -
Elevated Assignments
New assignment customization options and improved student insights
βοΈ UpdateSeptember 30th, 2024 -
Building Better Study Habits
3 simple strategies to help students study more effectively, and have fun doing it
π Teaching tipsSeptember 23rd, 2024 -
Unlock the Power of AI-Generated Packs
4 simple tips for generating amazing vocabulary exercises
π Teaching tipsSeptember 16th, 2024 -
Knoword Gets an Overhaul
Allow me to reinroduce myself...
ποΈ NewsAugust 25th, 2024 -
Incident Report: June 19, 2024
Some important details about a recent data loss event
π οΈ PlatformJune 19th, 2024
2023
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Granular Strictness
Fine-tune assignments for stricter evaluation
βοΈ UpdateDecember 8th, 2023 -
November News & Notes
A summary of recent updates to the platform
βοΈ UpdateNovember 19th, 2023 -
See something? Say something.
We built tools to report user-generated content
π οΈ PlatformNovember 13th, 2023 -
Vocabulary Made Fun
Announcing our very first merch drop!
π SpotlightJune 25th, 2023 -
Patch Notes: May '23
An animated end-game screen and a new game mode not for the faint of heart
βοΈ UpdateMay 22nd, 2023 -
Say Hello to Gems (and Revamped Sounds)
Let's explore changes to the point system, sound effects, and game UI
βοΈ UpdateMay 4th, 2023 -
New Assignments Dashboard
Filter and sort your assignments, and view overall submission stats at a glance
βοΈ UpdateApril 16th, 2023 -
Teacher Feature: Previewing Pack Words
Get a sneak peek of the words in a pack before sharing it with your class
βοΈ UpdateMarch 30th, 2023 -
Spring into Vocabulary
New vocabulary word packs and fun features for your classroom
π SpotlightMarch 23rd, 2023 -
Sign in with Microsoft
We made it easier than ever to log in to or create a Knoword account
π οΈ PlatformMarch 7th, 2023 -
Packs Showcase
Learn about our favorite word packs and find inspiration for your own quizzes
π SpotlightFebruary 7th, 2023 -
Changes to Team Pricing
Pro memberships that scale with your school
π οΈ PlatformJanuary 28th, 2023 -
Language Tags
Categorize and filter packs by language
βοΈ UpdateJanuary 16th, 2023 -
New Year, New Words
A retrospective on 2022 and a few big updates
π SpotlightJanuary 2nd, 2023
2022
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New Options for Image Captions
Configure your image clues and their captions to appear side-by-side.
βοΈ UpdateJune 8th, 2022 -
Spring Cleaning
We made a big update to the site! Here's everything you need to know.
ποΈ NewsMay 4th, 2022
2021
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Advanced Image Clues
Searching for images using a different word
βοΈ UpdateNovember 9th, 2021 -
A New Pregame + Translations
We overhauled the pregame screen and added something extra
βοΈ UpdateAugust 13th, 2021 -
Patch Notes: Reloaded
Teacher feedback turns into many improvements to assignments
βοΈ UpdateJune 20th, 2021 -
Multiple Choice
Introducing a new game mode that anybody can play
ποΈ NewsApril 24th, 2021 -
Patch Notes: March '21
Categories lead the way in this month's product update
βοΈ UpdateMarch 20th, 2021 -
Image Captions and More
A roundup of this monthβs product updates
βοΈ UpdateFebruary 21st, 2021 -
6 Ways to Enhance Your ESL Classroom
How to set your ESL students up for success
π Teaching tipsFebruary 3rd, 2021 -
Collecting the Collections
New ways to browse packs within a collection
βοΈ UpdateJanuary 13th, 2021 -
Image Clues
Define your words with a picture instead of text
ποΈ NewsJanuary 5th, 2021
2020
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2020 Year in Review
Let's look back on the year that changed schooling
π SpotlightDecember 31st, 2020 -
5 Tips for Distance Learning
We've put together some ideas to help you stay ahead of the game
π Teaching tipsDecember 16th, 2020 -
'Tis the Season for Words
Get in the holiday spirit with two new original word packs
π SpotlightDecember 9th, 2020 -
Definitions in December
Another innovative Pack of the Month and a new video
π SpotlightDecember 2nd, 2020 -
Worksheets for All
Turn any Knoword pack into a printable worksheet
ποΈ NewsNovember 17th, 2020 -
Introducing Team Billing
Manage a school's worth of paid subscriptions
βοΈ UpdateNovember 11th, 2020 -
November News
A new original pack and Novermber's Pack of the Month
π SpotlightNovember 1st, 2020 -
Words to Go
Play your favourite vocabulary game, even when you're AFK
βοΈ UpdateOctober 14th, 2020 -
Pack of the Month
We highlight a community pack and give a couple of product updates
π SpotlightOctober 7th, 2020 -
Teachers' Feedback Wanted
Help improve Knoword, get a free month of Pro
π οΈ PlatformSeptember 30th, 2020 -
The Great Recategorization
New packs, words, and difficulty balance changes
βοΈ UpdateSeptember 23rd, 2020 -
New Features for Assignments
A product update from your friendly Knoword developer
βοΈ UpdateSeptember 16th, 2020 -
5 Tips for Making Great Packs
Easy ways to make your packs fun and engaging
π Teaching tipsSeptember 8th, 2020 -
Welcome to the New Knoword
Introducing new changes that will level up your teaching game
ποΈ NewsSeptember 1st, 2020