ActivExpressions

1. **Purposes/ How we Use**


 * Formative assessments
 * Surveys
 * Practice
 * Self-paced activities
 * Multiple choice, true/ false, text information

2. **Desktop vs. Hand-held versions**


 * Desktop Version || Hand Helds ||
 * * Each class period need to register with the hub
 * No internet = no hub
 * No batteries, run through the mini laptops
 * Can copy & paste special characters
 * Self-paced activities are supposed to be available with next update || * One time registration
 * Batteries seem to run out all at once
 * Novelty ~ Students' perception of texting
 * Cannot make accent marks with current version
 * Self-paced activities available ||

3. **Best Practice** When using either type of ActivExpressions in the classroom, the activities with a single correct answer work best. That makes it easier to identify mistakes and re-teach.