The document describes Quizzer, a tool created by Frank Bennett for writing instruction. Quizzer allows instructors to create quizzes based on common mistakes in student writing. Students take the quizzes and receive feedback from commenters. The feedback includes comments on incorrect answers and reusable rules on writing. The process is meant to foster revision and continuous learning through frequent short writing assignments and feedback.

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Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction
Frank Bennett
Nagoya University
17 March 2014
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Academic Writing
Our audience
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
Design
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
Design
Revision as a game
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
Design
Revision as a game
One-to-many targeted feedback
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Academic Writing
Our audience
Varying language backgrounds
Uneven English composition skills
Other coursework demands
Design
Revision as a game
One-to-many targeted feedback
Rapid iteration
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Iteration
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakes
in student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakes
in student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answer
is wrong.
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakes
in student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answer
is wrong.
Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistake
commonly observed in student writing.
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakes
in student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answer
is wrong.
Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistake
commonly observed in student writing.
Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supporting
examples.
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Quizzer: Elements of Instruction
Quiz: A short multiple-choice online quiz based on mistakes
in student writing. Quizzes are not assessed.
Comment: A note explaining why a particular wrong answer
is wrong.
Rule: A reusable one-line guidance note on a mistake
commonly observed in student writing.
Gloss: An extended explanation of a rule, with supporting
examples.
Examination: A paper test built from questions that students
have previously attempted. Examinations are assessed.
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Quizzer: Roles
Instructor
Full access to create classes, add students and
commenters, compose quizzes, create and mark
examinations, and review the work of my commenters.
Student
Respond to quizzes, view feedback on my own wrong
answers, and edit glosses in my native language.
Commenter
Add comments and rules to wrong answers, edit glosses
in languages that I know well.
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.
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Quizzer: Workflow
1. Students each submit a short writing sample.
2. The instructor composes a quiz based on student errors.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 glosses
on rules they have mastered.
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Quizzer: Workflow
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Instructor View
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Instructor View: Creating a Quiz
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Instructor View: Sending a Quiz
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Instructor View: Quiz Sent
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Student View
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Student View: Receiving a Quiz (mail)
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
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Student View: Taking a Quiz (browser)
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Commenter View
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Commenter View: Comments and Rules
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Commenter View: Selecting a Rule
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Commenter View: Adding a Comment
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Commenter View: Adding a Comment
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Student View (again)
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Student View: Revising
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Silly Comments for Silly Mistakes
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Exam Time
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Examination
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedback
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedback
Focus on consequential style and grammar issues
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedback
Focus on consequential style and grammar issues
Foster a culture of continuous revision
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedback
Focus on consequential style and grammar issues
Foster a culture of continuous revision
Engage the class as its own instructor
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Quizzer: Design Recap
Assign frequent, short writing tasks
Reward mistakes with early feedback
Focus on consequential style and grammar issues
Foster a culture of continuous revision
Engage the class as its own instructor
Build a knowledge base
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScript
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction

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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScript
Easy deployment
Frank Bennett Quizzer: a tool for writing instruction

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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScript
Easy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScript
Easy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contribute
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Techie Details
Database: sqlite
Fully normalized
Support for upgrade steps
Interface layer: node.js
All JavaScript
Easy deployment
Entirely built from FOSS
Fork, code, contribute
Builds institutional value
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