After we got our challenge to try out online testing, I went to Socrative, signed up, and prepared a short quiz for my students. The feedback from students was very positive, but I think it was due, in large part, to the fact that the test I made was pretty funny. Every question had some choices that were sure to get at least a smile and many included pictures or animations that I thought students would enjoy.
The tests are fairly easy to create, but there are a few pitfalls in using them. One thing I found cumbersome was the fact that there is no way to just experience the test as a student unless you have two devices. I used my computer to activate the test, then had to use my phone to try it out. Unfortunately, using the phone, there were a lot of glitches and I answered the same question more than once. Taking the test on the computer worked fine, but it took a few students over five minutes to gain access to the test. If you're trying to get it done, it can be frustrating having to wait.
The results page was downloadable, with an easy to read, item by item analysis. I enjoyed the convenience of that piece.
The Socrative website is definitely worth using when you just need a quick spot check.
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I made a quiz and tried it out on my phone and had it run pretty smoothly, actually. Do you have an iPhone? I haven't tried the quiz yet, but I've made it. I think it was pretty easy to do. I agree with you, too. The spot check is really easy-no login required. And no clickers to mess with.
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