Quizzing Works

I do not use too many tools that quiz my students using multiple choice methods.  In the past, I have used Kahoot! and found it easy and fun to use. I have actually made quizzes for my grandchildren who were then able to take the "quiz" using Poppy's cell phone.

What I have found and LOVE is to use is a program called ClassFlow.  ClassFlow is a great tool and can be used in a number of ways.  The program allows you to basically deliver a whiteboard to each student on their desktop.  The student can then either type, draw, or insert a picture onto the whiteboard and deliver back to the teachers computer which is projected onto the Promethium board.  I like to use this technique as a bell ringer or to check for understanding during a lecture.  This also helps to make the lecture more interactive.  Here is a link to a recent assignment.  I have the questions already pre-made before the class starts, but it is very easy to create a question on the fly and deliver it to the students.  If you look at the link, some questions require the students to get pictures from the Internet and some require text. Every student now must have some sort of engagement.  ClassFlow does have an app, but I find, when given the choice to use an app or a desktop for in school work, students like using the larger desktop

Hmmmm. I wonder if everyone is engaged.

I also like to use ClassFlow for current events.  Every student summarizes a current event, submits it to the teachers computer and Viola it is up on the Promethium board.  I, as a teacher, can pick which ever current event I choose to talk about.



Another way I like to check for understanding is to create blog posts.  (Thanks EDU 585) check them out here. Gordon Leadership Blog and  Gordon Law Blog