Friday, March 11, 2016

Evaluating Communication Tools- Socrative


Socrative is an app that turns any device into a student response system and works on just about any smart device like ipads, smart phones or browser.  The product itself is based on two platforms one for teacher and one for student.  There are so many layers of function to this app, but being a visual learner there are so many options that really appeal to me. 

Evaluation of Socrative
Criterion
Score (1-4)
Notes
Engagement
4
Easy to use.  There are multiple options for engagement.  Both student paced and teacher paced.
Relevance
4
Strongly could align with learning objectives. Real time abilitiy
Developmentally Appropriate
4
Multiple opportunities to engage with students. 
Safeguards/Monitoring
4
There is a student app and a teacher app. There are multiple layers of safeguards.
Ability for User Feedback
4
Multiple options for sharing with other students, teachers and teams.  Feedback is specific.
Cost/Accessibility

4
Free for students, available on multiple platforms including laptops.
Socrative seems like it was designed with the teacher in mind. I really appreciate the layers of options to customize the learning experience for youth based on what is happening in real time in the classroom. 

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