Plickers Interactive Assessment Tool Workshop

Lesson Plan
Standards:

2.7 Assessment
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summative
assessments to measure student learning and technology literacy, including the use of
digital assessment tools and resources. (PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g)
2.8 Data Analysis
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of digital tools and resources to
systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results,
communicate findings, and implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional
practice and maximize student learning. (PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h)
5.2 Professional Learning
Candidates develop and implement technology-based professional learning that aligns to
state and national professional learning standards, integrates technology to support face-
to-face and online components, models principles of adult learning, and promotes best
practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. (PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b)
5.3 Program Evaluation
Candidates design and implement program evaluations to determine the overall
effectiveness of professional learning on deepening teacher content knowledge,
improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning. (PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c)

Essential Question(s):

 How can I quickly receive assessment data on my students using an interactive web tool?

Instructional Objectives:
 Teachers will be able to set-up a Plickers account.
 Teachers will be able to create a class roster and organize assessment folders.
 Teachers will be able to create a sample quiz for their peers during the workshop.
 Teachers will be able to download the Plickers mobile app and learn how to give a Plickers
assessment using the live view mode.
 Teachers will be able to gather and analyze data they receive to guide further instruction.

Conduct Pre-workshop Survey

 First, distribute the workshop agenda.
 Using Google Forms conduct a brief survey to include questions to gather information on
teacher’s general knowledge of using technology to gather student data.
  Questions include general knowledge of iRespond, Kahoot and Plickers
 Survey also includes question on teacher willingness to learn and implement new web
tool into their instruction.

Review Needs Assessment Results

 Show and discuss the general results of the survey
 Discuss how the results will guide the workshop

Demonstration and mock quick

 Launch the workshop Weebly; review the workshop overview and goals
 Share their workshop agenda with participants
 Launch the PPT presentation on how to best use Plickers.

Learn how to access and use Plicker data

 Presenter will walk participants through accessing assessment data on the Plicker
website.

Exploration and Creation (hands-on practice)

 Presenter will demonstrate how to create a Plicker teacher account and how to upload a
class roster.
 Next, participants will create a sample quiz using various test question types (multiple
choice and/or true false), as well as learn how to include an image with their quiz
question. Allow time for practice, trial and error.
 Teachers will download the mobile app and presenter will walk though how to best use
the app and que their test questions.
 Using both their laptop for live view and their mobile devise, participants will launch their
test and have a peer answer their sample question.
 Presenter will be provide one-on-one assistance where necessary.

Next Steps

 Presenter will allow time for questions and concerns, as well as demonstrate how to
access the help section of the Plicker site.
 Additionally, using the workshop Weebly site, presenter will share a recorded screencast
on Plickers, as well as various web links created by teachers with various suggestions on
how they use Plickers in their classroom.

Wrap-Up
Teachers will participate in a brief post-workshop survey to assess their understanding of
Plickers and how they can utilize in their classroom.
* Pre- and post-workshop surveys will be quickly accessible via QR code, as well as hyperlinked in
handout.

For this Lesson:

 Laptop/Smart Board
 Copies of handouts
 Check audio, video, and hyperlinks ahead of time
 Printed set of Plicker cards