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. Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
Frank Bennett
Nagoya University
17 March 2014
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
Design
Revision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
Design
Revision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
Design
Revision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
Design
Revision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
Design
Revision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
DesignRevision as a game
One-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
DesignRevision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedback
Rapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Academic Writing
Our audienceVarying language backgroundsUneven English composition skillsOther coursework demands
DesignRevision as a gameOne-to-many targeted feedbackRapid iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Iteration
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakesin student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answeris wrong.Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistakecommonly observed in student writing.Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supportingexamples.Examination: A paper test built from questions that studentshave previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakesin student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answeris wrong.
Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistakecommonly observed in student writing.Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supportingexamples.Examination: A paper test built from questions that studentshave previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakesin student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answeris wrong.Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistakecommonly observed in student writing.
Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supportingexamples.Examination: A paper test built from questions that studentshave previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakesin student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answeris wrong.Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistakecommonly observed in student writing.Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supportingexamples.
Examination: A paper test built from questions that studentshave previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakesin student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answeris wrong.Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistakecommonly observed in student writing.Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supportingexamples.Examination: A paper test built from questions that studentshave previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Roles
Instructor
Full access to create classes, add students andcommenters, compose quizzes, create and markexaminations, and review the work of my commenters.
Student
Respond to quizzes, view feedback on my own wronganswers, and edit glosses in my native language.
Commenter
Add comments and rules to wrong answers, edit glossesin languages that I know well.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.
2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.3. Students respond and receive the result.4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination based
on past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.
3. Students respond and receive the result.4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination based
on past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.3. Students respond and receive the result.
4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination based
on past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.3. Students respond and receive the result.4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers
5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination based
on past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.3. Students respond and receive the result.4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.
6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination basedon past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.3. Students respond and receive the result.4. Commenters attach comments and rules to wrong answers5. Students revisit quizzes to view commenter feedback.6. Students are marked on a mid-term and final examination based
on past quizzes, and on contribution to native-language glosseson rules they have mastered.
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Workflow
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Instructor View
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Instructor View: Creating a Quiz
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Instructor View: Sending a Quiz
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Instructor View: Quiz Sent
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Student View
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View: Receiving a Quiz (mail)
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Commenter View
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Commenter View: Comments and Rules
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Commenter View: Selecting a Rule
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Commenter View: Adding a Comment
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Commenter View: Adding a Comment
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View (again)
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Student View: Revising
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Silly Comments for Silly Mistakes
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Exam Time
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Examination
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedbackFocus on consequential style and grammar issuesFoster a culture of continuous revisionEngage the class as its own instructorBuild a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasksReward mistakes with early feedback
Focus on consequential style and grammar issuesFoster a culture of continuous revisionEngage the class as its own instructorBuild a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasksReward mistakes with early feedbackFocus on consequential style and grammar issues
Foster a culture of continuous revisionEngage the class as its own instructorBuild a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasksReward mistakes with early feedbackFocus on consequential style and grammar issuesFoster a culture of continuous revision
Engage the class as its own instructorBuild a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasksReward mistakes with early feedbackFocus on consequential style and grammar issuesFoster a culture of continuous revisionEngage the class as its own instructor
Build a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasksReward mistakes with early feedbackFocus on consequential style and grammar issuesFoster a culture of continuous revisionEngage the class as its own instructorBuild a knowledge base
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.jsAll JavaScript
Easy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.jsAll JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.jsAll JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.jsAll JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSSFork, code, contribute
Builds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
. . . . . .
Techie Details
Database: sqliteFully normalizedSupport for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.jsAll JavaScriptEasy deployment
Entirely built from FOSSFork, code, contributeBuilds institutional value
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
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GSL Online Writing Labhttp://law.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/curriculum/owl
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