Socrative

=What is Socrative?=

Socrative is a web based student response system that functions without student response devices. Students have a choice of input options such as a desktop computer, laptop computer, iPad, or smart phone.

=How can I use Socrative in my classroom?=


 * Entrance/Exit Ticket
 * Host a Space Race against another classroom
 * Practice writing for constructed response using Short Answer
 * Create and share assessments with Share Codes
 * Jigsaw Activity using Quiz, Short Answer, or Space Race

=How do I begin using Socrative?=

Visit http://www.socrative.com sign up for a free account


 * ==Signing Up For A Free Account==

|| **Signing Up For a Free Account**

1. www.socrative.com 2. Click "Get a Free Account" 3. Complete the Teacher Registration form. ||
 * ==Changing Room Number==

|| **Changing Room Number (Room Name)**

1. Log In to your Socrative account 2. On the main screen, click on "Menu" 3. Click "My Profile" 4. Enter desired room number or name in the Room name box 5. Scroll down to the bottom and click "Save" ||
 * ==Using Quick Question==

|| **Using Quick Question**

The teacher will: 1. Log In to your Socrative account 2. On the main screen, click on "Quick Question" 3. Provide students with a verbal question, type in a question, or use a question from a PowerPoint or website. Decide on the settings for the question. 4. Click Start

The student will: 1. Log in to the teacher's "room" 2. Wait for the teacher to provide the question and start the activity 3. Type response in the window 4. Submit


 * On the teacher account, all submitted answers are visible. Submitted answers can be filtered by the teacher. The teacher can select "Start Vote" to make all answers visible to students and allow them to select the top answers. ||
 * ==Using Exit Ticket==

|| Using Exit Ticket

The teacher will: 1. Log in to the teacher account 2. On main page, click "Exit Ticket" There are 3 questions pre-populated. Question number 3 is "Please answer the teacher's question." The teacher will need to have a question ready. 3. Once all students have responded, click "End Activity" 4. Download or email report 5. Student names and responses will be in a spreadsheet

The student will: 1. Log in to the teacher's "room" 2. Answer as prompted 3. Submit ||
 * ==Creating A Quiz==

|| **Creating a Quiz** 1. Log in to the teacher's account. 2. Click "Manage Quizzes" on the home screen. 3. Select "Create a Quiz". 4. Name the quiz. 5. Quizzes are automatically shared. To disable sharing, click "Shared". 6. Click to choose the type of question for Question 1. 7. Type the question. 8. If multiple choice, type in answer choices and check the box for the correct answer. 9. If you wish to add an image, at the bottom of the question box, click "Add Image" 10. Repeat 6-9 for additional questions 11. Click "Save" Alternative: Create Quiz using the Excel template and then import it.
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 * [[file:empowerstudents/socrativeQuizTemplate.xlsx|Download]]
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 * ==Reporting Features==

|| **As students have complete an activity:** Live Results will show the teacher results of the activity as the students are completing it.

1. Click End Activity. 2. A pop-up window will open. 3. Options to view results of the activity are: a. Email Report - Report will be emailed to the email address shared with Socrative. b. Download Report - Report will be downloaded to your computer as an Excel spreadsheet. c. Google Drive d. View Chart e. View later
 * After students have completed an activity**:

After selecting the report type, select options, if available. Click "Submit" || (*The SOC # is also available when quizzes are first created.)
 * ==Sharing A Quiz==

|| **To Share:** 1. Go to Manage Quizzes. 2. Select My Quizzes and choose a saved quiz. 3. Click Edit Quiz. 4. Select the Enable Sharing box. 5. Copy the SOC number and share the number.

1. Go to Manage Quizzes. 2. Select Import Quiz 3. Enter the shared SOC number. 4. Click "Import Quiz" ||
 * To Import a Shared Quiz:**
 * ==Running a Pre-Made Quiz==

|| 1. Click "Start a Quiz". 2. Select desired quiz. 3. Decide on the pace and additional settings for the quiz. 4. Click "Start" ||
 * ==Using Space Race==

|| 1. Select Space Race on the main page. 2. Select a saved multiple choice quiz. a. Choose the number of teams (1-10). b. Select Auto-Assign Team Colors, if desired. 3. Select Next.

The teacher's screen will reflect the race. It is a good idea to project this for the students to see.

Students will answer questions on their computer. ||

NOTE **: In order to fully understand Socrative you will need to open two separate Internet windows or have two devices side by side. This will allow you to see the teacher screen and the student screen.**

=Click Here for Great Teaching Ideas for Socrative=

Click Here for a Google Spreadsheet (Internet Resource) with Socrative Tests

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.