Create quizzes using survey or polling tools

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What: Quiz learners using an interactive online survey or poll
Learners take a survey or poll that quizzes them on the lesson content and then check their answers using the automatic feedback or answer key feature on the survey or poll.

Why: Immediate Feedback

Providing learners with immediate, respectful feedback on the accuracy of their answers can address misconceptions, reinforce knowledge, and help make content “stickier.” Learners often become more self-aware when reviewing their responses, asking themselves metacognitive questions such as “Why did I think the answer was….and not…?” Providing quizzes that provide immediate feedback also increases opportunities for learners to conduct independent self-study.

Evidence-Based Strategies

This routine is supported by the following strategies:

Immediate Feedback Error Analysis Formative Assessment Foster Growth Mindset

How: Google Forms

Create a quiz and answer key using Google Form’s “Make-this-a-quiz” setting. Type in your first question, click on “Answer Key,” then select the correct answer from the answer options. Determine whether to provide written feedback on incorrect answers, or both incorrect and correct responses. Type your feedback and save. Add additional questions and feedback to complete the quiz. Adjust form settings so learners can see their results immediately. Send the quiz link to learners for an in-class or “take-home-quiz.”

EdTech Tool Types: Quiz + Assessment

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IS.4 Self-assess Your Skills

The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment is an excellent self-assessment tool that learners can use to test their digital literacy skills. Libraries often have free online assessments on their websites as well. Learners can go at their own pace and get immediate feedback with these assessments, making it easier for them to track their progress. Prior to introducing this type of site, focus learners on the importance of self-assessment by asking: “Why is it important to find opportunities to test your skills? When you take an online assessment, what should you do with the results? What can you do if you don’t pass an online assessment?”

LL.2 Adapt to New Technology

Online assessments are frequently used in workplace training and certification as well as academic settings. Adult learners may have more than usual test anxiety if they are unsure of their digital skills. Assess learners’ prior experience with online testing: “Have you taken an online quiz or test before? How was the experience?“ Help learners focus first on similarities between paper tests and online tests e.g., instructions, question types, time limits, etc. Build learners’ confidence by giving them frequent short online quizzes to complete and have them use emojis to rate their experience taking the quiz.