Week 12: Top Tech Tools for Formative Assessment

Top Tech Tools for Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is an important tool teachers can use to target students' learning needs. When teachers know what students
know (or don't know), they can better adjust their teaching to meet the kids right at their level. These digital formative assessment tools
can help you do the job.

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1.	InfuseLearningURL: http://www.infuselearning.com/ Easily assess student progress with flexible BYOD platform	GRADESK-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
2.	NearpodPublisher: Panarea Interactive, multimedia slideshows engage students and provide feedback	GRADESK-12 TYPEApp	PRICEFree PLATFORMSAndroid, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD, Chromebook, Apps for Windows
3.	TodaysMeetURL: https://todaysmeet.com/ Basic site brings conversations beyond the classroom, could do more	GRADES1-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
4.	Kahoot!URL: https://getkahoot.com/ Game-like student response tool can spark competitive fun	GRADES2-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
5.	SocrativeURL: http://www.socrative.com/ Tailor-made online quizzes can challenge if teachers put in the work	GRADES3-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
6.	TurnitinURL: http://turnitin.com/ Encourage original work and give feedback with this valuable tool	GRADES3-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEPaid
7.	eduCanonURL: http://www.educanon.com/ Simple tool adds interactivity and formative assessment to videos	GRADES5-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
8.	GedditURL: http://letsgeddit.com Response tool's clever content delivery supports students' confidence	GRADES4-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
9.	3D Game LabURL: http://3dgamelab.com/ Leveling and quests turn classes into personalized adventures	GRADES4-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICE$9.95 to $79.95 monthly with sign - up fee
10.	BlendspaceURL: https://www.blendspace.com/ Create multimedia lessons with engaging but not-so-interactive style	GRADES6-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEPaid
11.	GoSoapBoxURL: http://www.gosoapbox.com Solid web-based clicker tool gives instant feedback	GRADES6-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree - $1.32/student
12.	The Answer PadURL: http://www.theanswerpad.com/ Simple, multi-purpose assessment tool for the BYOD classroom	GRADES6-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEPaid
13.	Backchannel ChatURL: https://backchannelchat.com Real-time, moderated online discussions can engage and encourage	GRADES7-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICE$15 - $299/year
14.	Collaborize ClassroomURL: http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com/ Free online discussion platform can foster equity and help engage	GRADES7-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree
15.	Poll EverywhereURL: http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Low-cost alternative to student-response devices	GRADES7-12 TYPEWebsite	PRICEFree - $2000/year