Assessments CAN be Fun?

As I mentioned in one of my beginning blogs, I wasn't excited about the technology portion of this class because it was intimidating and overwhelming to me. LOTS of new information and new programs, with little knowledge or creativity on my own part. One concept that is of great value to me, is the ability to provide my students with fun, exciting, engaging, and innovating ways of learning. And in doing so, why can't we do the same for assessments?

This semester has provided so many great tools that myself and other students learned, that I know I will take into the field. Some of my colleagues used Quizizz and Kahoot. The students had a great time "playing" both. Other' used GoogleForms or a poll graph to compare student knowledge of different aspects of the lessons. Online game shows are another form of assessment where students can perform individually or in groups.

 Free Testing and Quizzing Tools for Online Education 

Another popular form of assessment is Exit tickets. Or ask students to choose their tool they learned throughout the semester. Let them recall.....

There are so many ways to engage students today, and that makes me happy, just use a little imagination!