After a unit lesson, I like to ask my students what they learned or a question about the content covered. I feel their open responses are much more meaningful and powerful than a bubble the answer test. At first the students were shy and timid, but over the course of the semester they have become so confident and intentional in regards to their answers. I like to use iMovie, Vimeo and Animoto to create videos.
I also like to use video when I've been absent to see what the day was like when I get back. The students are always so honest and insightful.