Socrative is a student response system which has been designed for classroom involvement in all students. Similar to a more commonly known iClicker device, Socrative is accessible on any web-enabled devices such as: internet browsers, iPhones, iPads, Androids, Tablets – you name it!
Socrative allows the teacher to engage with the entire class while still being able to view individual results. The teacher logs in on his/her device, sets up an activity, and the students respond on their individual devices. Think of it like in the popular game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” when the contestant can ask the audience for help on a question. The audience has devices that shows them the question, and they choose A, B, C or D. Socrative can be that simple, or even more complex. The website boasts the apps ability to incorporate real-time formative assessment in the classroom such as multiple choice questions, true/false, and short answers. As well, teachers can conduct quizzes on Socrative, ask students to submit exit slips at the end of class, and also play interactive games based on content learned.
