Feedback, Reflection, and Assessment Tools by Greg Lakey

Google Forms

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:30:47 UTC

Why: Allows teachers to create quizzes, surveys, and assessments that automatically collect and analyze student responses.

Features: Auto-grading, branching logic, real-time feedback, integration with Google Sheets for data analysis.

Kahoot

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:31:36 UTC

Why: An interactive quiz platform that makes formative assessment fun and engaging through gamified quizzes.

Features: Live quizzes, polling, instant feedback, and analytics to track student performance.

Quizizz

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:32:22 UTC

Why: A gamified quiz tool that allows students to take quizzes at their own pace while providing immediate feedback.

Features: Custom quizzes, real-time leaderboards, detailed reports, and integration with Google Classroom.

Edpuzzle

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:33:04 UTC

Why: Enables teachers to create interactive video lessons by embedding questions, comments, and quizzes into videos.

Features: Video trimming, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, progress tracking, and integration with various LMS platforms.

Nearpod

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:33:51 UTC

Why: An interactive platform that combines formative assessment with multimedia content to engage students in real-time.

Features: Quizzes, polls, open-ended questions, interactive videos, and collaboration boards.

Turnitin

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:47:43 UTC

Why: Provides plagiarism detection alongside tools for assessing written work, ensuring originality and academic integrity.

Features: Originality reports, rubric-based grading, inline comments, and feedback options.

Microsoft Forms

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:49:16 UTC

Why: A simple yet powerful tool for creating assessments, quizzes, and surveys with auto-grading and real-time data collection.

Features: Multiple question types, branching logic, real-time results, and integration with Microsoft Teams.

Socrative

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:50:02 UTC

Why: A student response system that helps teachers create and deliver quizzes, polls, and exit tickets, with real-time feedback.

Features: Instant grading, detailed reports, and a variety of question formats.

Rubistar

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:54:32 UTC

Why: A free tool that helps teachers create customized rubrics for project-based assessments, ensuring clear evaluation criteria.

Features: Rubric templates, customizable criteria, and easy-to-use rubric generation.

A New Essential Formative Feedback Tool for Project Based Learning Using AI

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:55:42 UTC

Seesaw

greg398 — 2024-10-27 19:56:50 UTC

Why: A versatile tool that allows students to document and reflect on their learning by creating digital portfolios.

Features: Multimedia uploads, journaling, teacher feedback, and parent communication.

Padlet

greg398 — 2024-10-27 20:01:53 UTC

Why: A collaborative digital bulletin board where students can reflect, share ideas, and showcase their work.

Features: Multimedia support, customizable boards, and real-time collaboration.

Blogger

greg398 — 2024-10-27 20:02:38 UTC

Why: A simple blogging platform where students can write reflective posts, share their thoughts, and receive feedback.

Features: Easy-to-use editor, commenting system, and integration with Google tools.

Wordpress

greg398 — 2024-10-27 20:03:32 UTC

Why: A powerful platform for creating student blogs where they can regularly reflect on their learning experiences.

Features: Customizable themes, plugins for additional functionality, and robust content management.

Miro

greg398 — 2024-10-28 00:50:40 UTC

Why: A virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and reflecting on ideas, suitable for both individual and group reflections.

Features: Sticky notes, mind maps, templates, and real-time collaboration.

Mentimeter

greg398 — 2024-10-28 00:51:51 UTC

Why: An interactive presentation tool that can be used to gather reflections and feedback through polls, word clouds, and quizzes.

Features: Live audience engagement, real-time feedback, and customizable presentations

Feedback Fruits

greg398 — 2024-10-28 00:54:41 UTC

Why: A tool that focuses on peer feedback, teacher feedback, and automated feedback in various forms, supporting reflective practices.

Features: Peer review, automated feedback, assignment review, and integration with LMS platforms.

Parlay

greg398 — 2024-10-28 00:55:47 UTC

Why: Encourages students to participate in discussions and reflections, with tools for both synchronous and asynchronous dialogue.

Features: RoundTable discussions, feedback loops, and analytics on student participation.

Kaizena

greg398 — 2024-10-28 00:59:39 UTC

Kaizena is a feedback tool that integrates with Google Docs and allows teachers to provide text, voice, and even skill-based feedback on student work. The audio feedback option lets teachers provide detailed and nuanced feedback, which is especially useful for virtual instruction where tone can aid understanding.

Mote

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:00:13 UTC

Mote is a Chrome extension that allows teachers to add voice comments directly to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This tool is quick and effective for giving personalized, verbal feedback that students can access and replay as needed, supporting both understanding and retention

Trello

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:03:48 UTC

Trello helps in managing projects visually through boards, lists, and cards. Teachers can provide feedback on specific tasks, create checklists for different project phases, and assign comments on individual cards, allowing for feedback that’s organized by project stage. It’s great for tracking progress, and students can respond to feedback directly on the cards

Microsoft Teams

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:04:42 UTC

Why: Supports group reflections through channels, chats, and collaborative spaces where students can discuss and reflect together.

Features: Video calls, threaded discussions, file sharing, and integrations with other Microsoft tools.

Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:05:39 UTC

Why: Allows students to collaboratively reflect on their learning through shared documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.

Features: Real-time collaboration, comments, revision history, and easy sharing.

Moodle

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:06:40 UTC

Why: An open-source LMS that supports reflection through discussion forums, peer review assignments, and reflective journals.

Features: Customizable forums, assignments, grading, and analytics.

Miro

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:07:52 UTC

Miro is an interactive whiteboard tool that supports collaborative brainstorming and project planning. Teachers can leave sticky-note feedback directly on students' workspaces or use various templates for visual project organization. This is ideal for mapping out project stages and providing feedback on flow, organization, and visual elements

Padlet

greg398 — 2024-10-28 01:12:56 UTC

Best for: Collaborative discussions and multimedia feedback

Features: Padlet functions as a digital bulletin board, where students can post project updates, images, videos, and links for peer and teacher feedback. Teachers and peers can comment and react to posts, making it a great tool for collaborative brainstorming, reflective feedback, and project iteration in an open, visual format.