Things 24-28

I love using technology for formative and summative assessments!  I have heard of a few of the ones we covered in this class, but my main use of tech for assessments has been through Schoology, and a one time use of the Quick Response units.  Most of my "judgement" on the new avenues of assessment will be comparing them to Schoology, but I'll try to be fair :)

Google Forms and Flubaroo

This one was pretty cool and easy to use.  I have never set up a Google Form before, but it was pretty easy to do.  Very similar to setting up a quiz on Schoology.  I have filled out a Google Form many times, so it was cool to see how they work from the publishers standpoint.  The Flubaroo add-on was the first time I've used any add-on with Google sheets.  I didn't know there were other items you could use with it.  I thought Flubaroo was a strong addition to Google sheets/forms.  I didn't get any responses back, except the one I did myself.  However, I can see how it would be easy to look through all of the responses at one time.  If I didn't have Schoology, I would really like to utilize these two tools together for summative assessment.  

Socrative

Socrative is another tool available online for teachers to use for assessment with their students.  I've heard it mentioned by people in passing, but I've never used it before or checked it out.  It was easy enough to create the quiz.  It allowed me to create multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions.  Making the quiz on Socrative was a little bit easier than Google Forms.  The design was quick to figure out.  As it was with Google Forms/Flubaroo, it was hard to see how this would actually turn out in the classroom.  Once I get all of my "data" in, I'll go back and see what its like to see the results.  I really like the Space Race idea though!  I can definitely see the kids getting into this.  It could be useful for an Advisory activity.

Room Number BECKER8851

Quiz Number SOC-23177453

Kahoot

Ahh, Kahoot.  I've heard so much about this tool, but from kids! They love it at Washburne.  They will be talking about it in morning advisory.  I've taken a Kahoot before, but I never did make one myself.  It was actually really easy to make.  It's really easy for the kids to take a Kahoot "quiz" as well, simply just click the answer they think is correct.  I like Kahoot because it is easy to make and easier to play.  The one draw back is the lack of short answer questions.  It can become a game of "multiple guess" rather quickly.  However, using it for a quick CFU or simply a fun review game, it's a great tool!

Padlet

Padlet is another tool I've used, but haven't really used.  We used one at a district in-service.  Its a simple tool, both to set up and to use.  I like using a Padlet as a brainstorming tool.  Its easy for all kids (or people) to be able to get their ideas "out there."  I do not like Padlet, as anonymity can have its draw backs.  Kids could write whatever they wanted without the repercussion of having their identity attached to it.  This is a link to my first (and only before today) Padlet.  I used this in Advisory as a first step in our Thanksgiving service project.  As you can see, there are some silly answers.  Another problem that came up was the kids said it was a little tricky to use with their iPads.

Overall, my favorite use of formative assessment remains to be Schoology.  I am able to set up (and save!) quizes on Schoology, and "open" them to my class when I want.  Their grades are automatically entered into my Schoology gradebook (Which the kids always have access to, so they always know their current grade.)  My second favorite, and one I might start using, is Kahoot.  Its so easy, and I know the kids already love it.