How to do assessment through online tech tools

 Dear educators

Check the Infographic below which brief out various online tools that can be used in the assessment

All Links and pictures are clicable

Make interactive content for teaching with Learningapps.org

Dear educators

It is very important to incorporate interactive content in our online teaching.

We can use Learning Apps for making small apps that can be used during the class or for self-studying.

Link of the website:  https://learningapps.org/



Check above video made by my friend Manisha Sondhi explaining the usage of this App

Check examples:

Crossword: http://bstclass12.blogspot.com/2020/07/blog-post.html

Puzzle: http://bstclass12.blogspot.com/2020/07/try-to-solve-this-puzzle-based-on.html

How to make an App

Making App does not require any technical skill

You have to just select the template and fill your required content. Just watch the tutorial once and you can easily make it.

App prepared by you can be saved and shared through different ways:

• Through link
• QR Codes
• Embed in blog or website 

The different type of templates are available like:

•  Matching pair
•  MCQ
•  Number line
•  Crossword
•  Word Grid
•  Puzzles
•  Game based apps etc.

     TOP TIP: Give your students the task to make these apps and you will really get to see the creativity of students
    Check the link of  few apps created my students
     MCQ quiz: https://learningapps.org/display?v=pprriwosa20
    Matching pair game: https://learningapps.org/watch?v=pmb6ik51a20

      You can also browse and use the apps already available on the website categorized according to different subjects 

     

Link of ICT webinars by CIET- NCERT

Dear educators

Please find the link to the webinar that covered various themes related to Educational Technology (ET) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. You can find link to both the presentation and the video of webinars.

These are organised by CIET-NCERT. Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of NCERT.

These webinar covers various topics related to 

• Creation and dissemination of e-contents, 
• Pedagogy-Technology integration, 
• Use of ICT in teaching-learning and assessment, 
• OER(Open education resources), 
• Use of various ICT tools,
•  Creation of AR/VR contents, 
• Mobile app and AI based platforms etc.

CLICK HERE

I encourage you to explore these resources to enhance your educational practices.

Editable quiz game for engaging students during digital teaching

Dear Teachers

 

I am going to discuss one of the ways to make your online class more lively and engaging by providing you all with an editable quiz game which you can customize according to your requirement and use it during your online class.

We all have currently shifted to a digital mode of teaching due to the current pandemic because of COVID -19. While remote learning isn’t a perfect substitute for in-class instruction, there are lots of ways to keep students engaged while they’re learning from home. Teachers are trying their best to organise teaching resources like presentations, videos, online quizzes, etc. to be used in their online classes.

I made this quiz game using  PowerPoint Presentation and tried it in my class and saw a drastic increase in the engagement level of students .

I am sharing the same for the benefit of all.

To Download this quiz: CLICK HERE

These are fully editable Presentation slides having 10 questions.

 

Steps  to Edit :

1.    Download Presentation

2.    Go to Slide number 3 and type question and the 4 choices of answer where one choice is correct.

3.    Do the same with slide number 6, 9,12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, and 30.

4.    Save your Presentation.

How to use it in an online class :

1.    During the online class, you can either share your screen or presentation

2.    Share the rules given on Slide number 2

3.    After reading the first question and 4 choices given, tell your students to write answers or choices in the chatbox.

4.    Press enter and the timer will start. It shows Time out after 10 seconds.

5.    After 10 seconds you can take the name of students whose answer is correct and quickest. Click on the choice selected by student and slide changes and displays “ Correct answer” “ Next Slide”

                                               OR

6.    You can also pick a name randomly from participants and tell them to unmute themselves and answer

7.    If students select the wrong answer, don’t stop them. Rather you should click the wrong answer for them and slide changes and display “The wrong answer” “ Try Again”.

8.    Try the same for other questions also.

 Check the video below of how it works 

The important thing to remember  :

 

1. I have followed the following sequence of the correct answers in 10 questions framed by me.

Q1: Option B

Q2: Option A

Q3: Option A

Q4: Option C

Q5: Option D

Q6: Option B

Q7: Option C

Q8: Option A

Q9: Option A

Q10: Option B

Do not move slides position as I have applied a certain setting that will be disturbed and as a result, the presentation will not work properly.

TRICK : If you want to set some other order of correct answers, It is possible. You have to just swap the options on a particular slide and changing the Alphabet written on them.

Check video below

 

FAQ’s

Question 1: For which class level of this quiz can be used?

Answer 1: It can be used for any grade level and in fact any subject. And with the introduction of Objective type of questions by CBSE .it is a good practice to use it.

 

Question 2: Can I add pictures or clipart in slides?

Answer 2: Yes you can easily add pictures, clip art, and even change background if you want

 

 

Question 3: Is the use of a timer must for running this quiz game?

Answer 3: It is up to you to use the timer or not. A timer will appear when you press enter on the Question slide .It is 10 seconds timer and shows TIMES UP after 10 seconds but its use purely up to your requirement.

 

Question 4: Can I make multiple copies of this presentation?

Answer 4: Yes it is possible , You can make it for different topics or chapters.

 

Question 5: How it is better from online quiz creator Softwares like ProPofs, Kahoot, etc.?

Answer 5: Online quiz creator software is definitely good but for this type of quiz you don’t need to create an account. Also, this type of quiz can be shared with students and they can even try them at home also.

But please make sure your lock ppt before sending so that students can only use it but not edit it. (click here to know how to lock your PPT)

 

My views on Ed-Tech

It was great sharing my views on Education technology with  

Andrew Wheelock  (Manager  ISTE Virtual Environments Network, USA)

It was my privilege to find place in his website : Coffee with Geek

Watch my video interview

Click here 

Self graded quiz using Google forms

Dear educators

We are all facing challenges raised by COVID-19. Schools and higher education institutions are facing unprecedented needs to close their physical classrooms and  millions of students lose access to learning.

We as an educators are trying our best to keep our classrooms connected, so that learning doesn’t stop.Many of us are exploring remote learning technologies to connect to students like Zoom meeting , Google classroom, Microsoft teams etc.and even What’s app . Many educators are making video lectures to be shared with their students.

I am sharing a tool (Google Forms) which will help you to know the understanding level of students after they watch your video. It can be given as an assignment to students after you complete a particular chapter or topic.

This tool will help your students to prepare for objective type questions like Fill in the blanks , MCQ’s , True/False , Matching etc.

You can watch the video to learn the step by step instructions to make and use this tool in your teaching .

I hope ,you will find this useful.Thanks .

Making of online flyer

Dear educators

Today I want to share with you an easy way of making online flyers.

Flyers can be used for variety of purposes in education .

I used it to share the link of resources which I used in my workshops with particiapnts .Having a link of an online flyer particiapnts are relieved of work of noting down of things during workshop. Also they can refer to it any time in future .

Click the link below to see the Flyer made by me :
https://www.smore.com/9s1cz

Making of flyer is very easy .
Just open :https://www.smore.com
Create your free account and simple drag and drop will help you create beautiful flyer .
Check the video below for step by step tutorial

I will wait for your ideas as to how to use this in different ways in education .