RESPONSIBLE & SAFE USE OF
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Digital citizenship - is the continuously
developing norms of appropriate, responsible,
and empowered technology use.
9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
There are 9 elements of digital citizenship that
every digital citizen should be familiar with.
They are:
1. Digital Access: full electronic participation
in society.
- is the equitable distribution of technology
and not only understanding who has access to
technology, but the limitations and
consequences to those who have limited access
to technology.
2. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and
selling of goods.
- is the buying and selling of goods. This
principle focuses on making safe and informed
decisions when purchasing or downloading
materials online.
3. Digital Communication: electronic
exchange of information.
- is understanding the different modes and
mediums of digital technology and when to
appropriately use them. For example,
understanding when sending an email is
appropriate versus sending a text message.
4. Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of
conduct or procedure.
- is understanding appropriate code of
conduct and procedures when using mobile
devices. It extends beyond recognizing bad
behavior in that it actively encourages
appropriate and responsible behavior online.
5. Digital Literary or Fluency: process of
teaching and learning about technology and
the use of technology.
- is the process of understanding technology,
how to use it in its many forms, and how to
adapt when new technologies are introduced. It
also extends to internet usage and how to
effectively search and evaluate information
online.
6. Digital Health & Welfare: physical and
psychological well-being in a digital
technology world.
- is maintaining sound technological practices
to promote physical and psychological wellness.
Practicing eye safety and ergonomics, and
balancing screen time and technology usage are
all related to this important principle.
7. Digital Law: electronic responsibility for
actions and deeds
- is understanding and complying with online
rules and policies, and how to use technology
ethically. Digital law is broad and covers topics
from spam to cyberbullying.
8. Digital Rights & Responsibility: those
freedoms extended to everyone in a digital
world.
- are the freedoms that extend to everyone
online. Examples of this include right to privacy
and free speech.
9. Digital Security & Privacy: electronic
precautions to guarantee safety.
- are electronic precautions to bolster online
safety. Secure passwords, not sharing
passwords, backing up data, and antivirus
protection are all examples of this principle.
SOCIAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
IN THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Internet, the most useful technology of modern
times which helps us not only in our daily lives
but also in professional lives. For educational
purposes, it is widely used to gather
Information and to do research or add to the
knowledge of various subjects.
Internet plays a very vital role in education. It is
no doubt that in this modern era. everyone
prefers Google for their queries, problems or
doubts. Popular search engines like Google,
Yahoo, etc. are the topmost choice of people as
they offer an easy and instant reach to the vast
amount of information in just a few seconds.
Nowadays, there are many paid sites which
provide education resources which are rich in
quality and easily understandable to masses.
There are many benefits of the internet in the
field of education. Some of these are:
6. Keeping you updated with Latest
Information
1. Cost Effective and Affordable Education
Information is the biggest advantage which the
internet is offering. There is a huge amount of
Information available for every subject. It keeps
us up to date with the latest information
regarding the subjects in which we are
interested.
One of the largest barriers to education is high
cost. The Internet improves the quality of
education, which is one of the pillars of
sustainable development of a nation. It provides
education through Videos (like youtube tutorial
videos) and web tutorials which is affordable to
everyone and cost-effective.
2. Student-Teacher and Peer Interaction
The Internet has allowed students to be in
constant touch with their teachers or with other
fellow classmates with the help of social media,
messaging apps and chat forums. Interaction
with the like-minded people on forums can help
students to explore new ideas and enrich their
knowledge.
3. Effective Teaching and Learning Tool
The internet has become a major tool for
effective teaching as well as a learning tool.
Teachers can use it as a teaching tool by posting
their teaching materials (notes and videos) on
school website or forum. Teachers can teach
with the use of animation, PowerPoint slides,
and images to capture the students' attention.
4. Easy Access to Quality Education
Students can easily access quality education
materials like tutorial videos on youtube for free
or pay fees online for more quality study
materials. Teachers can also make use of the
internet by proving the students with extra
study material and resources such as interactive
lessons, educational quiz as well as tutorials.
Teachers can record their lectures and provide
it to the students for revisions which is better
than reading from notes.
5. Interaction with Digital Media
Regular use of digital media is one of the most
basic parts of our lives. Digital bulletin boards
save paper, allow displaying of videos and
audios to attract the attention of students.
7. Learning with Multimedia
It helps the students with the learning process
as it helps to simplify the knowledge. Also, it
helps to visualize what is being taught by the
teachers in school. If you want to prepare for
final exams, you can access Video Tutorials and
other resources online through the internet.
8. Bridging Communication Gaps
Classroom Internet use can also help teachers
say goodbye to communication mishaps such as
lost assignment sheets and misplaced memos
home to parents. Internet communication can
make distribution of information easier, as well
as increase class community and motivation.
Students can download course materials and
readings, chat with other students, and share
their work, while parents can receive reminders
about upcoming due dates and events.
Netiquette
Netiquette is short for "Internet etiquette,"
Just like etiquette is a code of polite behavior in
society, netiquette is a code of good behavior
on the Internet. This includes several aspects of
the Internet, such as email, social media, online
chat, web forums, website comments,
multiplayer gaming, and other types of online
communication.
Below are ten examples of rules to follow for
good netiquette:
1. Avoid posting inflammatory or offensive
comments online (a.k.a flaming).
2. Respect others' privacy by not sharing
personal information, photos, or videos that
another person may not want published online.
3. Never spam others by sending large amounts
of unsolicited email,
4. Show good sportsmanship when playing
online games, whether you win or lose.
5. Don't troll people in web forums ar website
comments by repeatedly nagging or
annoying them.
6. Stick to the topic when posting in online
forums or when commenting on photos or
videos, such as YouTube or Facebook comments,
● Copyrights are intangible rights granted
through the federal Copyright Act to an author
or creator of an original artistic or literary work
that can be fixed in a tangible means of
expression such as hard copies, electronic files,
videos, or audio recordings.
● Copyright law protects literary, musical,
dramatic, choreographic, pictorial, sculptural,
and architectural works as well as motion
pictures and sound recordings.
● With some important exceptions, two of
which are highlighted here, teachers and
students may not use the copyrighted works of
others without permission of the copyright
holders.
7. Don't swear or use offensive language.
8. Avoid replying to negative comments with
more negative comments. Instead, break
the cycle with a positive post.
9. If someone asks a question and you know the
answer, offer to help.
● The first exception, fair use, is the most
important and most often cited. The fair use of
a copyrighted work, "for purposes such as
criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching
(Including multiple copies for classroom use),
scholarship, or research, is not an infringement
of copyright." If the use is a fair use, then the
user need not obtain advance consent of the
copyright holder.
10. Thank others who help you online.
Intellectual Property Rights Applicable
to the Educational Setting: Copyright
and Related Rights Copy-right Law
(Legal Responsibilities)
●Intellectual property- includes literary or
artistic works, inventions, business methods,
industrial processes, logos, and product designs.
● All members of school communities are
permitted to use protected intellectual property,
but they must engage in "fair use" or get
advance permission of the owners. Users must
be careful not to use intellectual property
unlawfully, or they risk having to pay damages,
fines, and/or court costs. Legal issues affecting
intellectual property in education involve both
creation and use of intellectual works.
● illustrations of the law of intellectual property
in education include copyright
and patent protection for the products of
teaching and scholarship, copyright and patent
infringement for improper use of protected
works, and trademark licensing and protection
of names, logos, symbols, and pictures used to
identify schools.
● The second exception is also fairly common in
schools; it is not an infringement for teachers
and students to perform or display a
copyrighted work in the course of face-to-face
or online/distance education teaching activities.
DIGITAL SAFETY
Internet safety or online safety or cyber safety
and E-Safety is trying to be safe on the internet
and is the act of maximizing a user's awareness
of personal safety and security risks to private
information and property associated with using
the internet, and the self-protection from
computer crime.
PURPOSE:
Protects the people using them from harm by
the devices and networks (and therefore third
parties) through awareness, education,
information and technology.
Unsafe surfing can also lead to other threatsfrom embarrassing personal comments or
Here are the Top 10 Internet safety rules to
follow to help you avoid getting into trouble
online (and offline).
1. Keep Personal Information Professional
and Limited
Potential employers or customers don't need to
know your personal relationship status
or your home address. They do need to know
about your expertise and professional
background, and how to get in touch with you.
2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
Marketers love to know all about you, and so do
hackers. Both can learn a lot from your
browsing and social media usage. But you can
take charge of your information. As noted by
Lifehacker, both web browsers and mobile
operating systems have settings available to
protect your privacy online.
3. Practice Safe Browsing
You wouldn't choose to walk through a
dangerous neighborhood don't visit dangerous
neighborhoods online. Cybercriminals use lurid
content as bait. They know people are
sometimes tempted by dubious content and
may let their guard down when searching for it.
to choose easy ones to remember (such as
"password" and "123456"), which are also easy
for cyber thieves to guess. Select strong
passwords that are harder for cybercriminals to
demystify. A strong password is one that is
unique and complex-at least 15 characters long
mixing letters, numbers and special characters.
7. Make Online Purchases from Secure
Sites
Any time you make a purchase online, you need
to provide credit card or bank account
information-just what cybercriminals are most
eager to get their hands on.
8. Be Careful What You Post
The Internet does not have a delete key, as that
young candidate in New Hampshire found out.
Any comment or image you post online may
stay online forever because removing the
original (say, from Twitter) does not remove any
copies that other people made. There is no way
for you to "take back" a remark you wish you
hadn't made, or get rid of that embarrassing
selfie you took at a party. Don't put anything
online that you wouldn't want your mom or a
prospective employer to see.
9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online
4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is
Secure.
Use a Secure VPN Connection when you go
online in a public place, for example by using a
public Wi-Fi connection, PCMag notes you have
no direct control over its security.
5. Be Careful What You Download
A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into
downloading malware programs or apps that
carry malware or try to steal information. This
malware can be disguised as an app: anything
from a popular game to something that checks
traffic or the weather. As PCWorld advises,
don't download apps that look suspicious or
come from a site you don't trust.
6. Choose Strong Passwords
Passwords are one of the biggest weak spots in
the whole Internet security structure,
but there's currently no way around them. And
the problem with passwords is that people tend
People you meet online are not always who
they claim to be. Indeed, they may not even be
real. As InfoWorld reports, fake social media
profiles are a popular way for hackers to cozy
up to unwary Web users and pick their cyber
pockets. Be as cautious and sensible in your
online social life as you are in your in-person
social life.
10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up to
Date
Internet security software cannot protect
against every threat, but it will detect and
remove most malware-though you should make
sure it's to date.
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
A learning management system (LMS) is a software application or web-based technology used to
plan, implement and assess a specific learning process. It is used for eLearning practices and, in its
most common form, consists of two elements: a server that performs the base functionality and a
user interface that is operated by instructors, students and administrators.
Typically, a learning management system provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver
content, monitor student participation and assess student performance. A learning management
system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as threaded
discussions, video conferencing and discussion forums.
LMSes are frequently used by businesses of all sizes, national government agencies, local
governments, traditional educational institutions and online/eLearning-based institutions. The
systems can improve traditional educational methods, while also saving organizations time and
money. An effective system will allow instructors and administrators to efficiently manage elements
such as user registration, content, calendars, user access, communication, certifications and
notifications.
The Advanced Distance Learning group, sponsored by the United States Department of Defense, has
created a set of specifications called Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) to
encourage the standardization of learning management systems.
What are learning management systems used for?
LMSes are beneficial to a wide range of organizations, including higher education institutions and
corporations. The primary use of a learning management system is for knowledge management (KM).
KM refers to the gathering, organizing, sharing and analysis of an organization’s knowledge in terms
of resources, documents and people skills. However, the specific role of the LMS will vary according to
the organization’s training strategy and goals.
Some popular LMSes used by educational institutions include Moodle, Blackboard Learn and
Schoology. Popular enterprise-level LMSes include Adobe Captivate Prime, Docebo LMS, TalentLMS,
iSpring Learn and eFront.
Employee training and onboarding is one of the most common use cases for an LMS in a corporate
environment. In this case, the LMS is used to help train new employees by providing opportunities to
access training materials across various devices. New employees can be recognized when they add
their own knowledge and feedback, which will, in turn, help employers understand how effective the
training courses are and identify areas where new employees need more assistance.
LMSes can be used for extended enterprise training purposes as well. This includes customer, partner
and member training. Customer training is common in software and technology companies where
users need to be taught how a system works before they can use the new product. Providing ongoing
customer training will also help improve customer experience and increase brand loyalty.
Another common use of LMSes in corporate environments is for employee development and
retention. The LMS can be used to assign the necessary courses to current employees to ensure they
are developing effective job skills, remain informed about product changes and maintain relevant
knowledge through new product and compliance training.
How do learning management systems work?
A learning management system can be thought of as a large repository that allows users to store and
track information in one place. Any user with a secure login and password can access the system and
its online learning resources. Or, if the system is self-hosted, the user must either install the software
on their hard drive or access it through their company's server.
Some common features found in a successful LMS include:
Responsive design - Users should be able to access the LMS from whatever type of device they
choose, whether it's a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The LMS should automatically display
the version best suited for the user's chosen device. Additionally, the LMS should also allow users to
download content so it is accessible while offline.
User-friendly interface - The user interface (UI) should enable learners to easily navigate the LMS
platform. The UI should also align with the abilities and goals of both the user and the organization.
An unintuitive UI risks confusing or distracting users and will make the LMS ineffective.
Reports and analytics - This includes eLearning assessment tools. Instructors and administrators must
be able to view and track their online training initiatives to determine if they are effective or need
adjusting. This can be applied to groups of learners and individuals.
Course and catalog management - The LMS holds all the eLearning courses and the related course
content. Admins and instructors should be able to create and manage these catalogs and courses in
order to deliver a more targeted learning experience.
Content interoperability and integration - Content created and stored in an LMS must be packaged in
accordance with interoperable standards, including SCORM and xAPI.
Support services - Different LMS vendors offer varying levels of support. Many provide online
discussion boards where users can connect and help each other. Additional support services, such as
a dedicated toll-free service number, are available for an extra cost.
Certification and compliance support - This feature is essential to systems used for online compliance
training and certifications. Instructors and admins should be able to assess an individual's skill set and
identify any gaps in their performance. This feature will also make it possible to use LMS records
during an audit.
Social learning capabilities - Many LMSes have started including social media tools within their
platform. This allows users to interact with their peers, collaborate and share their learning
experiences.
Gamification - Some LMSes include game mechanics or built-in gamification features that allow
instructors and admins to create courses with extra motivation and engagement. This can help
students who need additional incentive to complete the course, possibly in the form of leaderboards,
points and badges.
Automation - Learning management systems should enable administrators to automate repeated and
tedious tasks. Examples include user grouping, new user population, user deactivation and group
enrollments.
Localization - It is important for LMSes to include multilingual support features so the learning and
training content can remain unaffected by language barriers. Some LMSes integrate geolocation
features that allow them to automatically present the appropriate version of the course immediately
upon access.
Artificial intelligence (AI) - Finally, artificial intelligence can help an LMS create personalized learning
experiences for users by providing course formats suited to their needs, and by suggesting topics the
user may find interesting based on the courses they have already completed.
Types of learning management systems
The different types of LMS deployment options are:
Cloud-based
Self-hosted
Desktop application
Mobile application
Cloud-based LMSes are hosted on the cloud and often follow a software as a service (SaaS) business
model. Cloud-based LMS vendors take care of maintaining the system and performing any technical
updates or upgrades. Online users can access the system from anywhere, at any time, using a
username and password.
Self-hosted LMSes require software to be downloaded by the user. The self-hosted platform provides
greater creative control and customization, but users must maintain the system themselves and often
must pay for updates.
Desktop application LMSes are installed on the user's desktop. However, the application may still be
accessible on multiple devices.
Mobile application LMSes support mobile learning and are accessible wherever and whenever
through mobile devices. This platform deployment type allows users to engage with and track their
online learning initiatives on the go.
The various pricing models used for learning management systems include:
Freemium - This pricing model allows users to access the basic features of some LMS platforms. Once
users start engaging with the more advanced functionalities of the system, then a fee is added.
Subscription - Users pay a recurring fee at regular intervals in order to access the LMS. The
subscription may grant an organization total access to all LMS features, or it may require the
organization to pay for each system user.
Licensing - This is either an annual fee that companies must renew or an upfront fee that provides
users with unlimited lifetime access.
Benefits of a learning management system
Learning management systems provide users with a variety of benefits, regardless of the type of
organization using it. For example, an LMS can save an organization time and money. Instead of
making learners take time out of their day to travel and sit through lessons or training, LMSes allow
users to complete the coursework at a time that is best for them. Additionally, costs can be cut by
eliminating the need for instructors, training days, training materials, travel expenses and location
hiring.
Other benefits of learning management systems include:
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the ability to monitor user progress and performance;
increased eLearning accessibility without geographic limitations;
the ability to personalize the online training and learning experience;
the ability to easily and efficiently update eLearning modules and activities;
the ability to easily ensure online training and learning materials are being distributed
effectively; and
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the use of automation that allows users to forget about tedious, repetitive tasks -- such as
user enrollment and certification distribution -- and focus on more important activities.
Finally, centralized learning is another major benefit provided by LMSes. It allows an
organization to safely organize and store all big data in one location. This allows instructors and
admins to more easily update and maintain learning materials. It also helps produce effective training
that is consistent across the organization. Furthermore, most LMSes include advanced encryption
features that help guarantee the data and content remain secure.
Examples of learning management systems
As mentioned before, employee training and onboarding are some of the most common uses for
LMSes. When using an LMS for these purposes, instructors can create immersive learning experiences
that allow users to develop new skills and problem-solving capabilities. For example, an LMS could be
used to create tutorials that incorporate augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and even AI
training. This will likely have the effect of improving creativity and innovation throughout the
workforce.
Another example of an LMS use case is for sales training. This can include onboarding and training,
but also extends to include the creation of seminars on product knowledge, customer interaction
training and case study-based tutorials that use previous experiences with clients to improve future
interactions.
An LMS can also be used to provide students with blended learning experiences. Blended learning
combines traditional teaching in the classroom with online learning tools. This method is more
effective than simple face-to-face education because it enriches the classroom-based experience with
additional digital content that can be customized to fit a student's specific learning needs.
DIGITAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS
I.
NATURE, FEATURES AND USE
Online classes and remote and hybrid learning options become the new normal for many K12
educators. As a result, teachers have adjusted various aspects of their schedule, techniques, and tools
to ensure their students stay engaged and successful in and out of the classroom. Digital assessment
tools guide students through each exam, track their progress in real-time and provide access to any
assistive tools they may need to complete their work. On the flip side, these tools should also offer
helpful features for educators, such as grading, record-keeping, and feedback tools that reduce
teacher’s workloads by cutting out the tedious administrative work that consumes a good portion of
their time in traditional classroom settings.
There are lots of reasons to use educational technologies for student assessments, such as saving
time, making the learning process more comprehensive and friendly, offering fast feedback, etc. For
example, the Unicheck Plagiarism Checker Add-on for Google Docs allows students to not just avoid
accidental or intentional plagiarizing, but also check their citations and references. The students can
precheck their assignments before submitting them, which saves their teachers’ time for the actual
grading. All their activity can be tracked by a teacher on the spot. Also, no more stacks of papers on
the table, no more lost tests, no more need of taking all assignments home.
Here are four features you should look for when choosing a digital assessment tool that will support
educators and students alike. These features increase productivity and allow teachers to take a break
from administrative work and spend more time teaching and engaging with students instead.
1. Adaptive Tests
Educators know that each student learns and tests differently. However, with a national average of 16
students for every teacher in each class, creating a personalized test for each student simply isn’t
possible. Enter: adaptive testing tools.
A.I.-powered adaptive tests empower teachers and students alike. Computer-adaptive testing (CAT)
saves teachers hours they previously spent writing up multiple versions of an exam, but it also helps
drive better learning outcomes for students.
Adaptive testing allows educators to test students’ actual knowledge of the test material instead of
their memorization skills. This ‘tailored testing’ technology measures a student’s comprehension of
course material by presenting questions based on their previous answers, literally adapting itself to
their critical thinking and learning styles along the way.
2. Proctoring and Monitoring
Monitoring students on test day has always posed a unique set of challenges. Educators need to be in
multiple places at once, watching each corner of the classroom for students whispering to one
another or peeking into a notebook. When students are testing from home, the risk of cheating only
increases as teachers adjust to new tools and students test the boundaries of their new at-home
classroom.
Automated proctoring and monitoring features help teachers keep online test environments secure
without staffing additional proctors to monitor students’ computer screens and webcams every test
day. Instead, teachers rely on automated proctors and security tools that monitor student computer
activity to prevent cheating and limit distractions during exams.
3. Automatic Graders
One of the most time-consuming parts of a teacher’s job is grading. Whether it’s a pop quiz, essay, or
mid-term, teachers often spend hours after the school day ends hand-grading each student’s
assessment, marking through incorrect answers, leaving feedback, and calculating grades for the
entire class.
Digital assessments have given educators a well-deserved break from manual grading. Automatic
graders process completed exams with pre-set scoring tools that process objective questions and
calculate grades.
If an exam includes subjective questions, such as free responses, short answers, or equations where
students need to show their work, teachers can jump back into the tests when they have the time,
grade outstanding questions, and record feedback in the assessment tool. Then, final grades are
calculated and sent out to students at the click of a button.
4. Data Collection Software
Tracking student- and class-level progress goes hand-in-hand with grading. As students’ progress
through the course, teachers need a way to track each student’s level of attainment and class
performance as a whole.
Without assessment tools, teachers have to keep a running record of exam results throughout the
semester or school year. Not only is this a cumbersome manual process, but it’s also risky in that a
miswritten grade, missing spreadsheet column, or lost notebook can lead to a misleading report.
Digital assessment tools practically eliminate this effort for educators while improving the detail,
quality, and frequency of each report through robust data management. These intuitive reporting
tools use data to drive results and monitor learning outcomes by collecting student and assessment
data in a unified space. Teachers can then promote interoperability in their digital assessment tools
by filtering and exporting data into their preferred data visualization tool for robust, customized
reporting and analysis.
II. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTION
Seven Items to Consider When Choosing Tools or Activities Related to technology:
1. Opportunities to learn that include one-to-one access to devices.
2. High-speed Internet access. This is needed to prevent user issues when implementing digital
learning.
3. Using technology designed to promote high levels of interactivity and emphasize discovery.
4. The right blend of teachers and technology and only rarely one without the other.
And related to the context:
1. Learning activities that focus on the development of higher order thinking skills (such as problem
solving, making inferences, analyzing, and synthesizing) and 21st century skills.
2. Learning activities that draw on culture and community, specifically activities that integrate
culturally relevant practices, foster student development of expertise, and highlight this expertise by
providing opportunities for students to share their knowledge and skills with authentic audiences.
3. Learning activities that provide them with opportunities to drive their own learning. This often
means that students are content creators rather than passive consumers.
III. SOME DIGITAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND HOW IT WORKS
Teachers need to know how well students are assimilating lessons so as not to leave anyone behind.
You also have to assess each student at the end of the quarter, term, and semester and bestow a final
grade that reflects both their understanding and their level of effort.
Digital assessment tools for teachers are a necessary part of the remote learning picture. From one
day to the next you need to know what your students understand. If you have a handle on their
learning gaps then you can adjust your lessons to target them.
See the top five list of assessment tools in education below for tracking student progress, with tips
for how to use them.
1.
Socrative – quizzes and questions with real-time grading
Socrative is one of the top-rated assessment tools for teachers according to hundreds of online
reviews by educators and professional reviewers alike. It’s an interactive digital tool that lets you quiz,
grade, and assess on-the-fly; “at the speed of learning.” Teachers can choose from quick questions for
instant feedback, class counts to see who’s logged in, or full quizzes for deeper understanding.
This versatile tool lets you create polls and activities and shuffle questions, with or without student
names attached. Quizzes are graded in real time, and you can store them for re-use with other groups.
It works on smart phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices on MS Windows, Android, and iOS. It’s
100% free for students, and it’s simple, flexible, and aligns well with Common Core.
2.
Google Forms – easy to use and COPPA/FERPA compliant
The best reason to use Google Forms as an online assessment tool for education? Ease of use. Google
Forms is a go-to among teachers because it’s quick and simple to create and automatically grade
quizzes even if it’s your first time using the tool. Create multiple-choice quizzes or short-answer
quizzes, and make an easy answer key with point assignments for each question.
Google Forms makes it easy for students to answer questions by clicking a drop-down, typing a fast
text answer, or posting a short YouTube video. Teachers can view graphs and summaries of frequently
missed answers for a quick bird’s-eye view of the class as a whole. You can also share grades with
students at the click of a mouse.
3.
Mentimeter – pre-built education templates
Pro reviewers and teachers score Mentimeter sky high among assessment tools used in the classroom.
It comes pre-loaded with education templates for the classroom like a listening skills assessment,
icebreakers, formative assessments, post-lecture surveys, and polls. Create quizzes and tests, manage
student expectations, engage students, and even run a teacher training workshop. Mentimeter gives
everyone a voice, but it also has a neat feature to mute extra-loud students.
It’s free to use and lets you create and host live quizzes either from its templates or from scratch. Pro
versions for schools and universities add unlimited question slides per presentation, exports,
unlimited quizzes, and support for a few dollars a month. The interface is 101-level simple, with tech
support to smooth the bumps.
4.
Poll Everywhere – used by 300,000 teachers
It integrates with Google apps like Google Slides or MS PowerPoint and Keynote; as you prefer. It’s
used by more than 75% of all Fortune 500 companies and by 300,000+ educators around the world. It
also works on iOS and Android phones and tablets.
Get a snapshot of where students are struggling by creating questions as word clouds, open student
responses, or with multiple-choice options. Then let students answer with their phones, laptops, or
tablets. *Teachers can get real-time feedback in their question slides without calling on specific
individuals to roll out assessment as an integrated part of a larger lecture. This is a great way to give
students a voice in steering the direction of live lesson plans.
5.
Kahoot – game-based assessment tool
One of the most popular tools for digital assessments is Kahoot! This gamification platform helps
teachers build the learning process in a form of a game by creating multiple choice questions or using
already existing games. The teacher can upload media files and images to create a unique game, or
download ready-made stuff. Though every student needs to work on their personal computer to pass
the test, this is a great group activity, as all questions are shown on a shared screen and may be
discussed if needed. According to the feedback from US teachers, Kahoot! Provides 100%
engagement in the class, as students totally plunge into the competitive atmosphere wanting to win.*
Teachers can choose from more than 40 million ready-to-go learning games or create their own in
minutes. games live or as assignments.
Students can even create their own “kahoots” to share with classmates, creating an interactive
experience. Create a quiz game in minutes, import questions from spreadsheets, and it can insert
YouTube videos into your questions. Students can plan the assessment games by themselves or as a
team, and teachers can add multiple choice or true/false questions to the games. The games are
timed and scored, with point scales set up by the teacher. Plus, you can download basic reports in
spreadsheets.
More online assessment tools for teachers.
Didn’t find a tool you loved in the list above? Here is an assessment tools list with 20 more formative
and summative assessment tools for teachers.
Answer Garden – Real-time polling and brainstorming tool
Backchannel Chat – Teacher-moderated Twitter-type assessment tool for education
Chatzy – Lets students chime in with questions or opinions during a lecture
Coggle – Mind-mapping tool that lets you get a handle on student thinking
eSurvey Creator – Make student surveys and questionnaires fast
Flipgrid – Let students make quick videos that respond to teacher prompts
Formative – Give live assignments, grade them, and give immediate feedback
Lino – A sticky-note-based virtual blackboard that lets students chime in
Naiku – Make quizzes that students can take on mobile devices
Pear Deck – Create interactive presentations students can take part in via smartphones
Plickers – Collect formative assessment data in real time with no need for student devices
The Queue – Free educational chat tool that’s similar to Twitter and facilitates remote class discussion
Quizalize – Create homework and quizzes quickly, with a fast-grading feature
Quizlet – Develop tests, quizzes, flashcards, and study games for mobile
Remind – Send quick texts to students and parents to check for understanding
Sparkpost – Adobe app that lets teachers create exit tickets with visuals and graphics
SurveyPlanet- Create quick surveys to get a grasp on student knowledge
Typeform – Create polls with graphical elements VoiceThread – Create discussions around documents,
videos, and other materials
Zoho Survey – Make mobile-ready student surveys and get real-time results
Quizzes
Which assessment tool emphasis the use of vocabulary in writing?
BOOMWRITER
Which assessment tool easily allows students to collaborate with their peers in a bulletin board type
platform?
PADLET
Which assessment tool can you easily find pre-made assessments for any subject area?
QUIZIZZ
Which assessment tools allows students to use cards to display to show answer responses as the
teacher displays questions on the smartboard?
PLICKERS
Which assessment tool can students use to record their responses as a voice message and sent their
teacher?
SPEAKPIPE
Group 1. Report Quiz
TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. It is the continuously developing norms of appropriate responsible and empowered technology use.
A. Copyrights B. Digital Citizenship C. Internet D. Property
2. It is the short term for internet etiquette.
A. Netiquette B. Nettiquete C. Netiqqute D. Netiquettee
3. It includes literary works or artistic works.
A. Student property B. Intellectual Property C. Teachers property D. Human Intellect
4. It plays a vital role in education.
A. Internet B. Technology C. Smartphones D. Textbooks
5. It is part of the 9 elements of Digital Citizenship where it is the process of understanding
technology, how to use it in its many forms, and how to adapt when new technologies are introduced.
A. Digital Health and Welfare B. Digital Law C. Digital Etiquette D. Digital Literacy or Fluency
6. These are intangible rights granted through the Federal Copyright Act to an author or creator of an
original work.
A. Intellectual Property B. Intellectual Right C. Copyrights D. Copyright Infringement
7. It is the act of maximizing a user's awareness of personal safety and security risks to private
information and property associated with using the internet, and the self-protection from computer
crime.
A. Digital Citizenship B. Digital World C. Digital safety D. Digital Transparency
8. What digital safety that says “They do need to know about your expertise and professional
background, and how to get in touch with you.
A. Make Online Purchases from Secure Sites
B. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
C. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
D. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure.
9. These are the purposes of digital safety, except;
A. Protects the people using them from harm by the devices and networks
B. Giving awareness
C. It is for self-protection against cyber crimes.
D. Includes literary or artistic works, inventions
10. This is an element of digital citizenship wherein it is the equitable distribution of technology and
not only understanding who has access to technology, but the limitations and consequences to those
who have limited access to technology.a
A. Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.
B. Digital Security & Privacy: electronic precautions to guarantee safety.
C. Digital Access: full electronic participation in society.
D. Digital Law: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
TEST II. ENUMERATION
1-5 GIVE AT LEAST 5 DIGITAL SAFETY RULES. EXPLAIN BRIEFLY
6-10 GIVE AT LEAST 5 EXAMPLES OF NETIQUETTE
ANSWER KEY
TEST I.
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. C
TEST II.
1-5.
1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
3. Practice Safe Browsing
4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure.
5. Be Careful What You Download
6. Choose Strong Passwords
7. Make Online Purchases from Secure Sites
8. Be Careful What You Post
9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online
10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up to Date
6-10
1. Avoid posting inflammatory or offensive comments online (a.k.a flaming).
2. Respect others' privacy by not sharing personal information, photos, or videos that
another person may not want published online.
3. Never spam others by sending large amounts of unsolicited email,
4. Show good sportsmanship when playing online games, whether you win or lose.
5. Don't troll people in web forums ar website comments by repeatedly nagging or
annoying them.
6. Stick to the topic when posting in online forums or when commenting on photos or videos, such
as YouTube or Facebook comments,
7. Don't swear or use offensive language.
8. Avoid replying to negative comments with more negative comments. Instead, break
the cycle with a positive post.
9. If someone asks a question and you know the answer, offer to help.
10.Thank others who help you online.
Group 2 Report Quiz
Identify the type of features found in a successful LMS. Choose the letter from the box.
A. Responsive design
B. Support Services
C. Course and catalog management
D. Reports and analytics
E. User-friendly interface
F. Gamification
G. Localization
H. Automation
I. Cloud- based
J. Artificial Intelligence
K. Social learning capabilities
L. Certification and compliance support
________1. The users are able to access the LMS from whatever type of device.
Responsive design
______ 2. This LMS are managed by admins and instructors to deliver a learning experience.
Course and catalog management
______ 3. It enable the learners to navigate this platform.
User-friendly interface
______ 4. It include multilingual support features so the learning and training content can remain
unaffected by language barriers.
Localization
______ 5. This platform are hosted on the cloud and often follow a software service business model.
Cloud- based
______ 6.It allows user to interact with peers and share their learning experiences.
Social learning capabilities
______ 7. It provide online discussion boards and help users to connect and help each other.
Support Services
______ 8. This includes eLearning assessment tools.
Reports and analytics
______ 9. This help students who need additional incentive to complete the course. It also include
game mechanics.
Gamification
_____ 10. Learning management systems should enable administrators to automate repeated and
tedious tasks.
Automation
Group 3 Report Quiz
1. Allows educators to test students' actual knowledge of the test material instead of memorization
skills.
Adaptive Testing
2. It saves teachers hours they spent writing up multiple versions of an exam.
Computer adaptive Testing
3. One of the most time-consuming parts of a teacher's job is —
Grading
4. Have given educators a well-deserved break from manual grading
Digital Assessment
5. Tracking student and class level progress goes hand-in-hand with grading. As students’ progress
through the course, teachers need a way to track each student’s level of attainment and class
performance as a whole.
Data Collection Software
6. Without these, teachers have to keep a running record of exam results throughout the semester of
school year
Assessment Tools
7. Process completed exam with pre-set scoring tools that process objective questions and calculate
grades
Automatic Graders
8. Monitoring students on test day has always posed a unique set of challenges. These features help
teachers keep online test environments secure and monitor student computer activity to prevent
cheating and limit distractions during exams.
Proctoring and monitoring
9. Make mobile-ready student surveys and get real time results
Zoho Survey
10. Develop test quizzes, flashcards, and study games for mobiles
Quizlet
11. Make it easy for students to answer questions by clicking a drop-down, typing fast text answer, or
posting YouTube video
Google Forms
12. A tool where teacher can upload media files and images to create a unique game, or download
ready-made stuff
Kahoot
13. One of the top-rated assessment tools for teachers according to hundreds of online reviews by
educators and professional reviewers alike. It’s an interactive digital tool that lets you quiz, grade, and
assess on-the-fly; “at the speed of learning.”
Socrative
14. Mind-mapping tool that lets you get a handle on student thinking
Coggle