Google+Docs

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Google docs is a word processing program online. However, it does so much more. The above form allows for information to be gathered from a few differing sources. Information can be quickly gathered and organized. Google Docs also allows for presentations and simple word processing. It can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection.

Using Google Docs, specifically the forms function, opens the door to assessing students in a wealth of different ways. Students can be guided to a web page like this and asked to fill out a very quick and easy survey. This can be informal and simply for the teacher to track, or it can be a quiz or test. It is an easy and precise way to measure learning.

The NETS-S dictate that students will be "Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers, and Decision Makers." Having them do a form of this nature will make them think critically, solve problems, and make decisions. An easy way to follow the NETS for students, but it does work.

The assessment could be easily changed for students with special needs A word bank could easily be placed in a wiki, or simply making a different form would not be time consuming for the teacher.

I think this would be a quick and painless quiz to be used in the classroom, and one that I will likely use in the future.

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