Workshop notes

The following page is created as a ressource for the workshop hosted in Ibn Batota Middle School, in 2024. The workshop was animated by Mehdi Karmouch and it was under the title of "WordWall and ZipGrade, Tools for the English Class".

Workshop Summary: WordWall & ZipGrade

This sheet summarizes the key takeaways from our workshop on leveraging technology for engaging and efficient teaching: WordWall for creating interactive activities and ZipGrade for effortless paper grading.

WordWall

What it is: An online platform for creating interactive learning activities like quizzes, word searches, mazes, and more.

Key features:

- Variety of templates: Choose from numerous pre-made templates or build your own custom activity.
- Engaging formats: Gamify learning with leaderboards, timers, and multimedia elements.
- Differentiation: Cater to various learning styles and difficulty levels.
- Real-time data: Track student progress and engagement through activity reports.
- Free & paid plans: Access basic features for free, unlock advanced options with paid subscriptions.

Benefits:

Boost student engagement and motivation.
Promote active learning and knowledge retention.
Make learning fun and interactive.
Differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.
Save time and effort in creating engaging activities.

Resources:

Website: https://wordwall.net/
Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zkcz-OPZLEA

ZipGrade

What it is: A mobile app that scans and grades multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false answer sheets with your phone.

Key features:

- Fast and efficient grading: Scan and grade papers in seconds, saving you time.
- Instant feedback: Students receive immediate results, promoting self-reflection and improvement.
- Detailed data insights: Analyze student performance across questions and identify areas for improvement.
- Variety of question types: Grade multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions.
- Free & paid plans: Enjoy basic features for free, unlock advanced analytics with paid subscriptions.

Benefits:

Reduce grading time and paperwork significantly.
Provide students with immediate feedback for better learning.
Gain valuable insights into student understanding and areas for improvement.
Make grading more manageable and less time-consuming.
Offer a flexible and portable grading solution.

Resources:

Website: https://www.zipgrade.com
Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dcD713JM2o

Thank you for attending!

We hope you found the workshop informative and valuable. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback.