Google Forms:
Google Forms is an application in Google Workspace. It is a good option for both formative and summative assessments. It has a variety of different question formats that allow for quick comprehension checks or documentation of concrete projects. It is easy to share and allows teachers and students the option to receive immediate feedback. It does have some drawbacks: design customization is limited, it is not as easy to use on smartphones when compared to desktop computers, and an internet is required for use.
Google Slides:
Google Slides is another application in Google Workspace. It also easily shared and a good option for formative assessments. The teacher can share a link that forces the student to make a copy upon opening it. The student can then edit the slide to complete the assessment and submit their work in Google Classroom. This is a great option for drag-and-drop activities, such as sorting, some word study activities, and graphic organizer manipulation. One con for this application is that it is not as easy to use on a smartphone or tablet if the student must type. Another is that the internet is needed to access this application. It also has a smaller design template bank than Microsoft PowerPoint, although it does seem to be growing constantly.
Flipgrid:
Flipgrid is a good way to communicate work through audio or video response. This is a great alternative to written work, especially for students who have difficulty producing or comprehending written work. It allows students to take multiple recordings and edit them before submitting. One downside is that an internet connection is required. Another is that some parents may not feel comfortable with their child’s face or voice being recorded, so offering another way to show competency in a skill may be required. The extra features (GIFs, filters, etc.) may be distracting, but these are easily disabled.
Google Forms is an application in Google Workspace. It is a good option for both formative and summative assessments. It has a variety of different question formats that allow for quick comprehension checks or documentation of concrete projects. It is easy to share and allows teachers and students the option to receive immediate feedback. It does have some drawbacks: design customization is limited, it is not as easy to use on smartphones when compared to desktop computers, and an internet is required for use.
Google Slides:
Google Slides is another application in Google Workspace. It also easily shared and a good option for formative assessments. The teacher can share a link that forces the student to make a copy upon opening it. The student can then edit the slide to complete the assessment and submit their work in Google Classroom. This is a great option for drag-and-drop activities, such as sorting, some word study activities, and graphic organizer manipulation. One con for this application is that it is not as easy to use on a smartphone or tablet if the student must type. Another is that the internet is needed to access this application. It also has a smaller design template bank than Microsoft PowerPoint, although it does seem to be growing constantly.
Flipgrid:
Flipgrid is a good way to communicate work through audio or video response. This is a great alternative to written work, especially for students who have difficulty producing or comprehending written work. It allows students to take multiple recordings and edit them before submitting. One downside is that an internet connection is required. Another is that some parents may not feel comfortable with their child’s face or voice being recorded, so offering another way to show competency in a skill may be required. The extra features (GIFs, filters, etc.) may be distracting, but these are easily disabled.