Mobile Assessment Software Review

EDIT5395Jessica Perry

Texas Tech University

• Technical requirements: Internet search browsers supported are Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, Safari, Android. Space used will be 1000 players/45 Mbits

• Software category: Educational game• Type of license to be purchased: none required• What are the instructional goals for this software: formative assessments

via discussions, quizzes, and surveys• Have you found reviews if so summarize: I read 120 educator reviews and

the consensus can be summed in one word…the software is “ENGAGING”• Have you tested the software in the classroom if so summarize: My

teaching experience with Kahoot has been successful. The fast passed engaging design keeps the students participating and learning.

Mobile Assessment Software: Kahoot

Mobile Assessment Software: KahootClaim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree N/A

It is easy to start and exit the program

The directions are clear and easy to follow

Users can easily resume where they left off

The program functional well and is free of bugs

The program is enjoyable to use

Graphics are meaningful and appropriate

Sounds can be turned off and on

Contains useful managements features

Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive

Advanced features are easy to access

Menu-driven tutorials are built in

• Technical requirements: Firefox, Safari, Chrome• Software category: Multimedia and Graphics• Type of license to be purchased: none required• What are the instructional goals for this software: information sharing

with teachers (exit tickers or questions) or collaborating notes with peers.• Have you found reviews if so summarize: Educators teaching at a “1 to 1”

school (each student has a tablet) use this app most. I read four teacher reviews that really liked the bright colors and graphics as well as the promotion for student collaboration.

• Have you tested the software in the classroom if so summarize: I have not used this product in the classroom.

Mobile Assessment Software: Lino

Mobile Assessment Software: LinoClaim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree N/A

It is easy to start and exit the program

The directions are clear and easy to follow

Users can easily resume where they left off

The program functional well and is free of bugs

The program is enjoyable to use

Graphics are meaningful and appropriate

Sounds can be turned off and on

Contains useful managements features

Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive

Advanced features are easy to access

Menu-driven tutorials are built in

• Technical requirements Mac or PC with plug ins. Also on ipad• Software category data process• Type of license to be purchased none• What are the instructional goals for this software electronic answer

responses for real-time data analysis of whole class or individual test scores

• Have you found reviews if so summarize Educators have reviewed this product and were most impressed with the options to identify learning standards that need to be retaught.

• Have you tested the software in the classroom if so summarize Yes I did have a quiz that I had students complete in the school computer lab. I had only the free edition and therefore only used 10 questions and was able to analyze the data of where students struggled.

Mobile Assessment Software: Mastery Connect Student Bubble sheet

Mobile Assessment Software: MasteryConnect Student bubblesheet

Claim Strongly Agree Agree Disagree N/A

It is easy to start and exit the program

The directions are clear and easy to follow

Users can easily resume where they left off

The program functional well and is free of bugs

The program is enjoyable to use

Graphics are meaningful and appropriate

Sounds can be turned off and on

Contains useful managements features

Basic tasks are easily learned and intuitive

Advanced features are easy to access

Menu-driven tutorials are built in

Comparison

Pros- FREE. Pre-made quizzes or custom

available. Accessible with any internet

access devicesCons- Data analysis of

quizzes could offer more specific information.

Pros- Colorful. Promotes student

collaborationCons- $29.99/yr per

student. The free option has no available features which forces

you to purchase premium. Difficult to get started, tutorials not clear for set up

Pros- Real time data analysis. Faster

assessment grading.

Cons- $249/yr per teacher..

M o b i l e A s s e s s m e n t S o ft w a r e

Recommendation

• For a formative assessment software I would recommend Kahoot.– Price is FREE– Engaging with music and graphics – Connect with 180 countries– I have personal experience with high student

participation with competitive educational quizzez– Easy set up– Offers post quiz analysis