Community reviews for Socrative

I believe that this is application is very helpful because it allows students to remain interactive with the lesson provided. I believe that this application provides a solution to students who are too shy to answer questions in front of other students.

I liked the convenience and storage of my database questions. I dislike the constant pricing issues, the lack of engaging games in comparison to Nearpod or Kahoot, and the lack of updating the platform despite the cost hikes.

This is a very valuable resource tool used by OFE to train applicants on Winnipeg Transit bus operator role. It covers the major topics, map reading skills, bulletin familiarization, route planning, etc on the city's public transportation system. The platform is user-friendly with clear instructions, interactive quizzes and polls to monitor progress and facilitate classroom discussions. The tool is suitable for students of all ages and backgrounds and is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning about public transportation systems or other topics. ****

I have built up a large bank of resources over many years. Unfortunately in the space of one academic year the pricing structure has changed so drastically that I cannot afford the resource (I based my budget submission over 6 months ago on the price I paid last year, plus a buffer for inflation); the Pro subscription has gone up from 62.99 to 199.99 and even the new 'essentials' subscription is 119.99 - still almost a 50% increase in the budget I have been allocated for this resource - no way could I have budgeted for such a high increase. And, without paying to upgrade I am now locked out of my bank of quizzes after being a customer for over 10 years. Very poor service.

I really like this resource as a teaching tool, and definitely think it should be used as an aid for mastery of subjects, and also just quizzes to make sure students are keeping up with material. When used correctly this could be very helpful for student engagement as well!

I think Socrative is a helpful website for both teachers and students. It is a user-friendly website that everyone can navigate it easily; it also enables teachers to create their own custom assessments/exams, which can be tailored to specific learning objectives. Moreover, Socrative also provides flexibility and encourages online classes: students don't need physically to be in the classrooms, they can take quizzes/exams/assessments everywhere and anytime as long as it is within the deadline.

I think it is a really great tool. It makes learning more fun than a typical quiz and the fact that it provides instant feedback is great for me as I need to know what to plan ahead. I would recommend changing the color of the app as it is a little sad and making it more bright and happy, which will make it more interesting for children.

This tool made my life so much easier because I used this as my pre-test and post-test. I was able to directly compare and contrast the data with very little variety in the situation because the questions were presented the EXACT same way, using the same pictures and at the same pace. I was able to upload pictures of the characters from the story easily for questions about character identification. It serves the students well because the technology enhanced the pedagogical information being presented. Throughout the lesson, I presented literary information in a multitude of different ways but the worksheets all corresponded with each other and used similar language and pictures. This assessment allowed me to increase the class's performance because it copied and supported the format that the students were accustomed to while also being manipulated by the teacher. This piece of technology helped augment the entire unit plan because it replaced the need for a paper test. My biggest issue with paper tests is that there is nothing stopping the students from writing all over their paper or filling in answers before they are supposed to start. With Socrative, the students have to move at the teacher's pace and I believe that helps all the students in the classroom because it allows everyone to take time and think about their answer, as opposed to guessing quickly. Overall, I highly suggest the app, even if it is just used for informal assessments because it records all the data, it saves the exams year after year and there are no papers to keep track of. At the very least, it is an amazing time saver. At the most, it allows all the students in the room access to an exam that they can succeed with.

This is a great product for review and for gathering simple formative data. I like that it's quick and easy to use and accessible to the students (they can use any cellular device or access it on school computers or laptops). It's not really a tool I would use for long assessments or rigorous questioning. But when it comes to quick formative review ... this is my go-to!

I loved how there were many different ways to assess students (general quiz, competition, activities, etc). It adds a technological element to certain classroom practices that would have otherwise a) been done with paper handouts and b) not been able to measure each student's understanding as quickly and effectively. As stated above, cannot be sole form of formative assessment, for some students may not be comfortable in this type of environment. In contrast, I loved that it gave some students who do not feel as comfortable speaking up in class an avenue to express themselves.