Assessment Tools

Microsoft Word

Definition:

Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft.

Uses:

 Creating documents such as:

1. Letters
2. Brochures
3. Learning activities
4. Tests
5. Quizzes
6. Students' homework assignments

Benefits:

Available practically everywhere (PC, phones,..etc)

Google Forms 

Definition:

Google Forms is a tool that allows collecting information from users via a personalized survey or quiz.

Uses:

1. Create customer feedback surveys, job applications, quizzes, order forms, and time off requests.
2. Collect contact information and integrate it with a Google Sheet.

Benefits:

1. Free 
2. Online 
3. Fast
4. Easy to use

Poll Everywhere

Definition: 
Poll Everywhere is an easy way to gather live responses in any venue: conferences, presentations, classrooms, etc 

Uses:

1. Poll Everywhere could be used for in class questions, such as a quick check for understanding, rather than having students raise hands or shout out answers.
2. Poll Everywhere can be used for formative assessment to guide a lecture instead of paper and pencil assessment.

Benefits:

1. To improve a presenter's understanding of students' knowledge.
2. To promote levels of interaction and engagement.
3. To allow students to participate or contribute to a session.
4. To gain feedback systematically from a large audience.

Quizlet

Definition:
Quizlet is a mobile and web-based study application that allows students to study information via learning tools and games. 


Uses:

1.  Help students (and teachers) practice and master what they're learning

Benefits:

1. Differentiate review for students
2. Incorporate collaboration and teamwork into classes
3. Prepare for tests in a different way

Kahoot

Definition:

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions.

Uses:

1. Make learning fun and inclusive in all contexts for all ages. 
2. Create multiple choice games related to class content that students can play as a class by entering the game code on their app or device.

Benefits:

1. Flexibility 
2. Students' engagement 
3. Simple