Based on: Bower, M., & Torrington, J. (2020). Typology of free web-based learning technologies (2020). EDUCAUSE digital library. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/4/typology-of-free-web-based-learning-technologies
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Assessment tools typically enable users to create online quizzes using a range of question types (such as allows users to create multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, short answer, and true/false questions) with automatic grading and feedback as well as performance tracking.
| Quizstar (http://quizstar.4teachers.org) | creates online quizzes for your students, disseminate quizzes to students, automatically grade quizzes and view the quiz results online |
| ProProfs Quizmaker (http://proprofs.com/quiz-school) | creates quizzes & assessments easily withAI and templates |
| Class Marker (https://www.classmarker.com) | easy-to-use, customizable online testing graded instantly |
| Quizlet (http://quizlet.com) | allows creation of flashcards and various forms of testing (for instance multiple choice, true false, matching, written answer) as well as memorization tasks and games, with a public repository of user creations |
| Cram (http://cram.com) | allows creation of flashcards and various forms of testing (for instance multiple choice, true false, matching, written answer) as well as memorization tasks and games, with a public repository of user creations |
| CoboCards (http://cobocards.com) | creates flashcards |
| EasyTestMaker (http://easytestmaker.com) | more print and summative assessment oriented, but with sophisticated features for tracking student performance |
| Peerwise (http://peerwise.cs.auckland.ac.nz) | offers a platform for students to create multiple choice questions that their peers can answer and provide feedback upon, all in a gamified badge and leaderboard environment |
| Socrative (http://socrative.com) | specifically designed for real-time monitoring of quiz results for formative assessment purposes |
| Kahoot (https://kahoot.com) | games-based platform enabling both custom-made and readymade multiple-choice quizzes |
| GoSoapBox (https://www.gosoapbox.com) | allows presenters to embed comprehension checks to engage their audience |