a nalysis of o nline a ssessment t ools august 11, 2011 edtc 601 elyse whitt
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ANALYSIS OF ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOLSAugust 11, 2011
EDTC 601
Elyse Whitt
TYPES OF ONLINE ASSESSMENTS
Data supports conclusions made from test
Used to assess overall achievement
Used to compare a student’s performance with others at their age or grade
Creative and flexible Not data driven Content and
performance driven
Formal Assessment Informal Assessment
ProsEasy TestMaker• Free• 5 Varieties of tests• Publishing options• Generate alternate versions
QuizEgg• 8 varieties of tests• Quizzes can be timed• Quizzes can be retaken• Randomize questions order• All web based• Upload images and files• Updated and organized website• Detailed reports including time• Publishing options
ConsEasy TestMaker• Unorganized and not professional
looking website• Free version limited to basic
subscription , additional charges to upgrade
• Online tests not covered in free version
• Spell check not included in free version!
QuizEgg• Limited to 3 free tests• $50 for a years subscription
FORMAL ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION
Free for three tests and easy to use
No hidden fees for all gadgets
Clean, organized and updated website
Tests can be completed online or printed
QuizEgg is the way to go!
ProsPoll Everywhere• Instant audience feedback• Can be completed anywhere• Results of poll updated on
animated charts• Polls can be downloaded as Power
Point Slides• Polls can be published to blog or
website• Free for an audience of 30
Yacapaca!• Free for teachers and students• Many different counties• Share assessments• Create a variety of assessments
ConsPoll Everywhere• Students would need permission
to use their cell phones in school• Free version is limited to 30
students
Yacapaca!• Must have a login to create a poll• Informational video plays too fast
• Many questions left unanswered• Outdated appearance to the site• Students would need their own
computer to answer polls• Unorganized website• Limited number of created
assessments to choose from
INFORMAL ASSESSMENTS CONCLUSION
Fun and interactive tool for the classroom
Students are excited to use their cell phone in class
Results are instantly sent to teacher
Great use for an exit ticket or quick check in a lesson
Poll EveryWhere is the way to go!