So I've been test driving the app Socrative. It is available in both the Google Play Store and Apple Apps Store for FREE! (Teachers love freebies) It is compatible on all devices, including pc's. I found this to be the apps greatest achievement. Having the flexibility to use existing hardware, like laptops, as well as any other forms of technology would be greatly beneficial to lowering the cost of a student response system.
However, I have found several things I don't like from this app. Mainly, the lack of compatibility with examview. (I can hear all educators cringing as I write this) I rather enjoy examviews software for all it lacks. It provides a clean format for assessments, although it can be touchy at times. Not having the ability to import the examview files I have acquired over the past 4 years of teaching is a major headache. If I was to use the app, I would need to go back and re-create all the quizzes, tests and other formative assessments. NO THANKS!
Not all is lost, for this experience with Socrative has left me thinking if there is a better way (I'm sure expensive way) to have everything I need. My search continues.
However, I have found several things I don't like from this app. Mainly, the lack of compatibility with examview. (I can hear all educators cringing as I write this) I rather enjoy examviews software for all it lacks. It provides a clean format for assessments, although it can be touchy at times. Not having the ability to import the examview files I have acquired over the past 4 years of teaching is a major headache. If I was to use the app, I would need to go back and re-create all the quizzes, tests and other formative assessments. NO THANKS!
Not all is lost, for this experience with Socrative has left me thinking if there is a better way (I'm sure expensive way) to have everything I need. My search continues.