Quiz Master
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Pop quiz! What are quizes used for? If you answered summative assessment, you are only partially correct. Quizes, and of course quiz tools can be used for formative assessments, pre-assessments, to introduce concepts, review concepts, survey students, promote engagement, and create competition. One of the greatest benefits to adding technology to any quiz is the ease of grading! Imagine instant feedback, clear data and no hours spent pouring over papers. The other benefit is students see it as a game and are more engaged. Quizzes come in many forms and there are many tools and ways to integrate technology. Learn more about the various Quiz tools available and how to use each. Keep an open mind and remember quizzes are NOT just for summative assesement, with each tool be creative: how ELSE could you use this in the classroom?
Resouces
Google Forms: Introduction, Tutorials
Google Forms and Flubaroo: Introduction, Tutorial
Digital Differntation with Google Forms: Introduction, Tutorial
Kahoot: Introduction, Tutorial
Plickers: Introduction, Tutorial
Quizizz: Introduction, Tutorial
Quizalize: Introduction, Tutorial
Quizlet: Introduction, Tutorial
Quizlet Live: Introduction, Tutorial
Socrative: Introduction, Tutorial
Futaba: Introduction, Tutorial or Video
Pear Deck: Introduction, Tutorial
EdPuzzle: Introduction, Tutorial
FAQ
I think my students are too young for this.
No child is too young. While some tools may be advanced, others are perfect. Think about Kahoot using sight words: isn't that a perfect way to ask students to identify words? Kindergarten students can also master Plickers and many other tools if set up with them in mind.
Which one is the best?
Each one is different and has different strengths (and weaknesses). It is best to look at all of the options and find a few that you want to master. All of these are worthy and when used correctly can be a great classroom tool. Find the one that works best for YOU.
How do you use these games for more formal assessment with data?
Most of these sites are well designed, allow you to sign up as a teacher and set up a class and will give you the data you need. However, some--like Kahoot---are not designed as assessment pieces and will not provide you with data when complete. Look at each of the options carefully and when selecting the best tool for your class, keep final recording of students activity in mind if this feature is important to you.
Challenge
Task 1: Consider all of the different ways Google Forms can be used. Create a get to know you "quiz" for students to complete the first week of school. This might include a few assessment questions to guage student abilities. Consider adding a bit of differentation and then allowing Flubaroo to grade it for you. If you have young students create a QR code to guide students to this form.
Task 2: There are many different quiz platforms to choose from. Learn about each using the introduction and tutorial links above in addition to your own research. Find one that is your favorite. Set up your account and create a quiz or two that can be used with students.
Task 3: Find a quiz platform that will give you the data you need and can be used on multiple devices (remember you will have all sorts of devices in your room next year)(different from Task 2's choice). Set up your account and create a quiz or two that can be used with students.
Bonus Task: Post a shout out to your favorite quiz tool to your favorite social media page (Twitter if possible) with #GamifyLearning
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