Digital Tools Part 2 – BCC Template_20261102_213425_0000

Welcome to Digital Tools Part 2. We'll explore using digital platforms like SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and Plickers to support teaching and learning effectively.Our learning objectives are clear: we'll define digital tools, describe SurveyMonkey and Google Forms, explain Plickers, and compare all three for responsible use in education.What exactly are digital tools? They are electronic applications that help us create, communicate, organize, and process information, enhancing our teaching, learning, and assessment methods.Let's overview SurveyMonkey. It's an online survey platform to design questionnaires, gather opinions, and analyze feedback from any group, including students for evaluations.For effective surveys, we need clear, relevant questions. Classroom applications include pre-lesson surveys, student feedback, and end-of-unit evaluations.Next, Google Forms. It's a web-based tool for creating forms, questionnaires, registrations, and quizzes. It helps us collect and organize responses automatically, even grading quizzes.Here's how to use Google Forms. Start by opening a blank form or template. Add clear titles, instructions, and questions to match your learning objectives.Now, Plickers. It's a classroom response system that lets students answer questions using unique visual patterns on printed cards, scanned by your mobile device.Plickers shines in short, low-stakes checks. Use it for quick reviews, multiple-choice questions, or exit questions to gauge understanding and inform reteaching decisions.When comparing these tools, SurveyMonkey excels at feedback, Google Forms at quizzes, and Plickers at quick, in-class responses. Choose based on your goals and needs.