Video summary
The video introduces a streamlined method for educators to rapidly create formative assessments using the Generate Questions tool within Seesaw AI. By simply selecting a specific grade level or educational standard, teachers can search for questions tailored to any topic they wish to cover. The process begins with choosing a desired question type from a variety of options, including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, open-ended responses, and interactive "show what you know" activities, allowing instructors to customize the assessment format to suit their instructional goals.
Once the parameters are set, Seesaw AI automatically generates a comprehensive bank of relevant questions that align with the selected topic and question type. Educators can then browse through this collection to identify the most suitable items for their lesson plans. The platform offers significant flexibility by allowing users to add these generated questions directly to an existing activity page or create a new page entirely, ensuring that the assessment structure matches the specific needs of the class without requiring manual creation from scratch.
After selecting the appropriate questions, teachers can easily refine them by adjusting various elements such as the question type, response format, feedback mode, and the actual text of the question or its answer options. The tool also supports the upload of images directly into questions, enhancing visual engagement and clarity. Once the questions are finalized and any necessary edits are made, instructors can review the content, enter a descriptive activity name along with clear student instructions, and prepare the assessment for deployment.
The final step involves saving the completed activity and assigning it to students, which triggers the automatic grading process. This feature provides educators with immediate insights into student performance, eliminating the need for manual grading of multiple-choice or other auto-gradable question types. Ultimately, this workflow enables teachers to save valuable time while ensuring that high-quality, customized assessments are ready for use in seconds, supporting efficient formative evaluation across any subject area.
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Hello from Seesaw. Learn how to quickly
create formative assessments for any
[music] topic with the generate
questions tool. To start, choose your
grade level or standard, and search for
questions by a specific topic. [music]
Next, select a question type. Options
include multiple choice, [music] true
false, short answer, open-ended, and
show what you know. Seesaw AI gets to
work [music] creating a bank of
questions related to your topic and
question type.
Browse the bank of generated questions
[music] to find relevant questions that
best fit your instructional goals. You
can add [music] questions to the current
page or choose to add the question to a
new page in your activity [music] by
selecting the arrow to the right of the
add button. Easily make desired edits
[music] to the questions by adjusting
question type, response type, feedback
mode, question text, or response [music]
options. You can even upload an image to
a question.
Review your newly added question [music]
and finish designing your page. Enter an
activity name and student instructions.
Finally, [music] save and assign to
students to get autograded insights.
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