Going Digital with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Going Digital with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
This module will explore the design, creation, customisation, sharing and delivery of digital multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Digital multiple-choice questions have the flexibility of being suitable for use in face-to-face, blended and remote learning environments and can be designed for specific learning purposes.
Module Learning Objectives
This module will encourage teachers to engage in self-reflection around the following questions:
How can I use MCQs to support and improve pupil learning?
What does a ‘good’ MCQ look like?
Why should I create digital MCQs?
How can I develop my existing capacity and resources to further my practice moving forward?
How will I monitor and evaluate the impact of my practice on pupils?
This module is organised into five sessions. Each session will take between 1 – 2 hours to work through. Although, you may wish to take some additional time to engage with some of the associated activities and resources. Each module requires participants to watch a video; however each video is complemented by a range of additional resources to increase the users flexibility with regards how they interact with or use the materials. Each video will be available as a narrated PowerPoint, which can be downloaded along with an accompanying transcript. Each session will also have supplementary resources ranging from recommended reading, shorter support video clips and self-evaluation tools to case studies.
Session 1: MCQs 1 – An Introduction
This session will build on the learning from the Readiness and Reflections Module. It will introduce you to Multiple Choice Questions and to the various digital tools that you will explore throughout the subsequent sessions.
Session 2: MCQs 2 - Using Quizlet
MCQs 2 will look at getting started with multiple-choice questions and using them for retrieval practice or for consolidation. It will also focus on how to move these activities quickly and easily to an online platform. The session will explore the web-based resource Quizlet.
Session 3
MCQs 3 will look at how to design multiple-choice questions that introduce learners to new knowledge. Digital tools will be explored, to support teachers in facilitating these activities in a remote or blended environment. The session will explore the web-based resource Quizizz.
Session 4
MCQs 4 will look at designing multiple-choice questions that provide opportunities for pupils to collaborate with their peers, developing their thinking skills and personal capabilities, as well as engaging in higher order intellectual thought processes through robust question design. It will also explore how these activities could be replicated in a digital environment. The session will explore the web-based resource Kahoot.
Session 5
MCQs 5 will look at how to incorporate opportunities to offer additional support for learners as required, including the use of digital tools such as Immersive Reader. Different digital tools will be explored, including Google Forms and MS Forms to support teachers in facilitating these activities in a remote or blended environment.