Assessment Technology

I think we all can agree that assessment, review and quizzes are a big part of our curriculum.  There are many sites out there that help teachers do this quickly and efficiently.  I have a few favorites that I list with the pros and cons. 


Socrative:  Probably my favorite.  Turn any computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone into a clicker repsonse system.  Teachers can create an instant Multiple Choice or Short Answer quiz by asking the question orally and students sending their answers in via their device.  Or, teachers can pre-create a test in Socrative for students to take.  In this format, teachers mark the correct answers and get an excel spreadsheet showing all of the answers. 
Pro:  Easy to use, Free, Allows teachers to ask questions without pre-making a test (formative assessment)
Con:  I don't see anything right now that is super negative about this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eseWmUyi7L8

Quizlet is a free resource that allows you to create flashcards for your students to practice online. Your students can access these through a computer, tablet or Smartphone. These quizzes are great for vocabulary words, spelling lists, math facts practice, and review questions. The quizzes are stored on your dashboard so you can use them year after year. I have created a 4 minute video on how to use this awesome resource in your class.
Pros:  Easy to use.  Link it to your website for easy access for students at home or in the class to review and practice.  You can get access to other resources created by other teachers.
Cons:  I don't see anything right now that is super negative about this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR2GVHWqDew