Cool App
Geddit
It's a simple but powerful app. Using the app students can give instant feedback about their understanding in real-time in an easy to see interface for the professor. The prof. can check for evidence of understanding with multiple choice or short answer responses as well.
"When I want to check for understanding I prompt the students to ‘check-in’ with Geddit. We might do this five times throughout the lesson - such as just after a group problem on the board, or before students move on to individual work. I also set questions through Geddit, so that my students can test themselves and receive immediate feedback - this helps them reflect a more accurate ‘check-in’.
With this real-time, private feedback I know exactly who require my immediate attention and why. The questions let me see actual evidence of understanding against student confidence which is valuable when intervening.
I reflect on each lesson through Geddit which lets me identify students at risk. If need be I can email them immediately after class to schedule a 10min catch up time. I usually try and see them the next morning, before class, to get them back on track!" - Courtney York, Notre Dame High School
Uses
- Entrance ticket
- Check for understanding in a lecture
- Check for group understanding in PBL
- Exit ticket
- Short multiple choice questions
- Short open ended questions
Final Thoughts
Pros: It seems very user friendly and a easy to set up.
Cons: I'm not sure yet.
I'm always interested to know what you think of these things if you use them so make sure to reach out to me.
Mendi Benigni
College of Charleston
Email: benignim@cofc.edu
Website: blogs.cofc.edu/tlt
Location: 9 Liberty Street, Charleston, SC, United States
Phone: 843.953.6384
Twitter: @benignim