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Reflections

This activity was a reminder to me that there are so many ways to reach students and teachers when it comes to engagement. Looking for new tools is essential when it comes to keeping teaching fresh and exciting for all learners. As far as my own growth I think that I tend to "stick to what I know". Some of these tools were familiar to me, but when I had to think about the usability and meaningful use part of the task I wanted to see myself in front of a classroom and make sure there was a connection to the tool and the teaching. Linking learning to the use of technology is essential.

As far as a way to improve this task I think creating a Padlet with a common theme throughout the uses of all of the tools would be a way to see how the tools could all connect and almost provide the ability to create a digital portfolio. Perhaps give the participant a topic or a theme and see what they come up with.

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todaysmeet

https://todaysmeet.com/AZKgro

This tool really does mirror how kids want to interact, text message. This would, be a perfect way for a teacher to provide homework or project support in a manner that is easily accessible and public for families and students alike.

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Tinyurl

https://tinyurl.com/gvdga6b

Love this tool. So often teachers and students find a great website but they cant copy the info down or make it easily accessible. This is a great way to avoid the misinformation or mistypes that can occur.

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Answergarden
https://answergarden.ch/613653

This is a wonderful tool for teachers to be able to get kids to come up with short answers to questions to gauge their feelings about a subject. A teacher could ask a questions such as what word would you use to describe a character. Students would then be able to SEE the responses and quickly identity the most popular answers,

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Kahoot s perfect for a classroom to introduce a topic, check for understanding or elicit new or further discussions

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http://linoit.com/users/karenannegrose/canvases/Linoit...Classroom%20Application

This tool allows for meaningful classroom instruction because teachers can use it for groups to display their projects. The use of the tags allows a teacher to sort through multiple posts.

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Polleverywhere is a perfect way to capture quick data and teachers can use this as a pre or post test to check how the lesson went. Polleverywhere is a great tool to get students using their own devices to interact with content.

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Mentimeter is an effective way to gather and present data and it provides an alternative to Powerpoint and Prezi. Teachers often need to find a way to capture data Mentimeter provides a perfect platform.

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Padlet is a wonderful way for teachers to provide an expressive way for students to use digital portfolios that capture their learning in multiple methods. Teachers can use this in a meaningful way because it allows for students to be creative but the teacher still can guide the content being discussed and presented.

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Start new ideas and serve as a brainstorming tool post a quick link and let the brainstorming begin....

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/11/03/20-useful-ways-to-use-padlet-in-class-now/

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Using Web Tools 2.0 ...Oh the Places You Will Go!!!

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Using Web Tools 2.0 ...Oh the Places You Will Go!!!

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yet another way we can engage ALL learners in using technology with purpose

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capture images that are impactful

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be accessed on any type of technology

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a wonderful way to record thoughts, ideas in different mediums

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easy to use and a WONDERFUL WAY TO showcase new ideas and knowledge

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Google Docs

https://tinyurl.com/y7d6g2sv

When it comes to classroom collaboration Google Docs provides a teacher with real time ability to engage with students and for students to engage with each other.The tools mirror Microsoft products and they provide real time collaboration in a platform used in elementary, High School higher ed and business. A real winner for teachers and students.

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provide a teacher a quick way to capture thoughts and ideas during a lesson think a KWL but way better