Sometimes, it is necessary for students to present their learning in written response form. If teachers are assessing writing conventions, looking for academic vocabulary, or providing feedback on proper citations and formatting, having students provide their work in written form is best.

Sometimes, however, teachers simply want students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of content knowledge. Students can record themselves answering questions or explaining something without getting tangled up in proper writing. Their inflection and tone can also give clues about their understanding.

Verbal responses captured by audio or video recording can provide a quick pulse check on student learning, and they can help students build speaking skills. As students are demonstrating their knowledge and building their speaking skills, they are also becoming familiar with technologies that are prevalent in their world.