Using an AI-powered Instant Feedback Website to Monitor and Evaluate Learning

Set-ups/Technology required

Device required:

Smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop; stable internet connection.

Step 1:

Register an account with your email address by clicking ‘Teacher Signup’, then log in (Image 1).

[Note: the free account includes the following functions: up to 5 quizzes, 50 students per activity, 1 room, 30-day report history, automatic grading for MCQs and T/F questions, and basic access to Socrative AI].

Step 2:

Click ‘Launch’ on the top left corner to see the types of activities you have access to (Image 2). Quiz and Space Race require some time to set up before class. Exit Ticket can be used to summarize learning outcomes of the lesson. Multiple Choice, True / False and Short Answer can be used for pop-up questions in class.

Procedure

Step 1: Create and manage your quizzes.

Click ‘Library’ on the top left to create new quiz or edit your existing quiz. Then click ‘Add Quiz’ (Image 3).  Select ‘Generate Questions’ to create an AI-generated quiz (Image 4).

Step 2: Generate a new quiz with your own text.

Write an effective prompt to generate effective questions (Image 5).

Tips for writing prompts:

1. Be specific: clearly define your quiz’s subject area. For example, instead of saying ‘business questions’, specify ‘Porter’s Five Forces questions’.
2. Use standards or educational objectives: If you aim to assess particular learning objectives or language skills, include them in your prompt. For example, ‘develop questions that test analytical skills using Porter’s Five Forces’, or focus on one language skill, such as ‘develop questions that test scanning skills’.
3. Include the difficulty level: If you want your questions tailored to your students’ level, mention widely used standards like ‘CEFR B2’ in your prompt.

Example prompt:

‘Create a moderately difficult quiz for year 2 university students studying Porter’s Five Forces at CEFR B2 English level. Based on the text below, include questions on understanding and using Porter’s Five Forces as a business analysis tool. Do not adapt the original text.’

 Then copy and paste your own text below the prompt [Note: there is a 3000-letter limit to the prompt box]. Choose the question types, and the number of questions. Click ‘Generate’ [Note: Multiple Choice questions and T/F questions can be marked by the system, but short-answer questions need to be marked manually].

 Check the questions, options, and explanations for accuracy. If accurate, click ‘Add’ (Image 6).

The toolbar on the right provides basic functions: ‘editing’, ‘deleting’ and ‘moving’ questions. Click ‘editing’ to upload image, embed video, add/delete options, and edit explanation (Image 7). Click ‘Save and Exit’.

Step 3: Launch and monitor the quiz.

 On top of the page, click ‘Launch’, then click ‘Quiz’. Select the quiz you created (Image 8). Choose the delivery method and settings for the quiz (Image 9). Then click ‘Launch’. Click ‘Invite Students’ and ask students to scan the QR code with their tablets / smart phones (Image 10). As students start to answer questions, monitor live results for each student.

Step 4: Generate quiz results and adapt for future teaching plans.

 Click ‘Reports’ on the top row to get access to previous quiz reports. The report shows student names, their responses, and the results for each question (Image 11). Teachers can then identify students’ weaknesses in a certain question and use the ‘quick question’ function for a concept checking question to enhance students’ understanding. If results show that students have failed to answer most of the questions correctly, teachers can adapt the reading material to fit students’ level.

Step 3: Launch and monitor the quiz.

 On top of the page, click ‘Launch’, then click ‘Quiz’. Select the quiz you created (Image 8). Choose the delivery method and settings for the quiz (Image 9). Then click ‘Launch’. Click ‘Invite Students’ and ask students to scan the QR code with their tablets / smart phones (Image 10). As students start to answer questions, monitor live results for each student.

Step 4: Generate quiz results and adapt for future teaching plans.

 Click ‘Reports’ on the top row to get access to previous quiz reports. The report shows student names, their responses, and the results for each question (Image 11). Teachers can then identify students’ weaknesses in a certain question and use the ‘quick question’ function for a concept checking question to enhance students’ understanding. If results show that students have failed to answer most of the questions correctly, teachers can adapt the reading material to fit students’ level.

Caveats and Alternatives

• Teachers can also choose ‘Space Race’ mode and launch the same quiz to improve students’ engagement. Students are generally more focused and excited when there is competition among groups. This can also significantly improve time control on the activity.
• ‘Exit ticket’ can be used to encourage students to review learning outcomes of the lesson, and work as a double-check for attendance.

Additional Information

📥 Download: Quiz_Porters Five Forces