Recap allows teachers to post questions that students have to answer with a video response. Recap can be used as an exit ticket to provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their performance/understanding. After recording a video, Recap allows users to rate their understanding and then saves their video and rating in easy-to-understand charts for the teacher.
When I first saw Recap I thought to myself, "I need to show this to the Spanish teachers in my building." Recap is perfect for teachers who want to get verbal feedback from their students but don't have the time to sit down with each student. Recap is easy to use, students simply click on their class, select their questions to respond to, and hit record. Recap collects all of the responses for the teacher to view and it creates a collection of all of the responses made by students. - ChrisTuckerEdu
"This product has been tremendously beneficial for ELLs in practicing their speaking skills by enabling them to record their thoughts. English learners in my classes will generally ponder and write out their thoughts before recording and submitting their replies. This product can be used with any student population, as it generates deep thought. This is great for soliciting comments, feedback, opinions and for student reflection. My students have thoroughly enjoyed using it and have stated it helps them develop their English speaking skills. I would caution its overuse, but as a unit reflection it was been amazingly helpful for students and it provides invaluable quantitative and qualitative data." - Graphite review from Anabel G.
How Can You Use Recap in Your Classroom?
English - Want students to complete a reading of a poem? Post a reading assignment for students to complete where they have to provide a reading of a poem!
Math - Get students to think deeper about their math by having them explain their steps and reasoning in a Recap video.
Science - Have students explain the steps they took in an experiment, what they discovered, and what they think this means about the topic being learned.
Social Studies - Have students select a current event from the news and reflect on it. Have them discuss what happened, how it impacts the world, and how it impacts them.
Foreign Language - Post a question for students to answer in their new language! This allows you to assess student speaking much faster than you previously have been able to.
Are You Interested in Earning the Recap Badge? If so, complete the following steps!
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Complete this Recap Evidence Sheet to earn your badge in Recap! Once completed, you will be emailed your digital badge with micro-credentials.