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Red - Synchronous Tools

Yellow - Asynchronous Tools

Blue- Both Environments

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Description: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where students can share short videos to respond to prompts, or answer questions. It fosters collaboration and communication in real-time.

Supports PBL: It allows students to present their project ideas, providing an opportunity for peer feedback, and encourages collaboration.

Justification: Best for synchronous learning as it facilitates immediate interaction and discussion among students.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Flipgrid allows students to creatively communicate their ideas through video responses, fostering collaboration and effective communication in real-time.

Project Based Unit Example:

Historical Figures Spotlight: Students select a significant figure from U.S. history. Using Flipgrid, they create short video presentations discussing the individual's impact, contributions, and relevance. Synchronous sessions can include live discussions on these figures.

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Description: Padlet is an online collaborative tool that allows students to post notes, images, and videos on a virtual bulletin board.

Supports PBL: Enables students to brainstorm, organize project ideas, and share resources collaboratively.

Justification: Suitable for synchronous learning to facilitate real-time collaboration and idea sharing.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Padlet supports creative communication and collaboration in real-time, aligning with the standards for empowered learners and creative communicators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Timeline of U.S. History Events: Students collaboratively create a digital timeline of key events in U.S. history on Padlet. Each student contributes with historical events, primary sources, and reflections, fostering asynchronous collaboration.

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Description: Mural is a collaborative whiteboard tool, allowing real-time drawing, writing, and brainstorming.

Supports PBL: Enhances collaborative problem-solving and creative ideation during synchronous sessions.

Justification: Best for synchronous learning due to its real-time collaborative features.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Mural enhances collaborative problem-solving and creative ideation during synchronous sessions, aligning with ISTE standards for empowered learners and creative communicators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Constitutional Convention Simulation: Conduct a virtual Constitutional Convention simulation on Mural. Students take on roles of historical figures, contributing ideas, debating issues, and drafting a constitution collaboratively. Mural's virtual canvas allows for real-time collaboration.

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AI-powered visual workspace for team collaboration | Mural

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Boost team collaboration and innovation with Mural, the AI-powered visual workspace. Plan, strategize, and execute projects seamlessly on one intuitive tool.

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Description: Edublogs is a blogging platform for students to create and share content, fostering writing skills and reflection.

Supports PBL: Students can document and reflect on their project progress through blog posts, allowing asynchronous collaboration.

Justification: Ideal for asynchronous learning as it provides a platform for independent expression.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Edublogs allows for students to communicate with peers and teachers, as well as post content they are proud of.

Project Based Unit Example:

Historical Blog Series: Students maintain individual blogs on Edublogs, exploring different periods in U.S. history. They write blog posts that capture the essence of specific eras, providing insights, analyses, and reflections. Asynchronous comments allow for peer interaction.

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Edublogs is more than just WordPress

Edublogs enhances WordPress with education-specific features, themes, and plugins. We offer tailored tools for classroom management, student privacy, and collaborative learning.

Our platform is designed to meet the unique needs of educators and students, with dedicated support and an active educational community.

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Edublogs is more than just WordPress Edublogs enhances WordPress with education-specific features, themes, and plugins. We offer tailored tools for classroom management, student privacy, and collaborative learning. Our platform is designed to meet the unique needs of educators and students, with dedicated support and an active educational community.

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Description: Storyboard That is a digital storyboard creator, fostering creativity through visual storytelling.

Supports PBL: Students can plan and present their projects through visual storytelling, promoting creativity and differentiation.

Justification: Best for asynchronous learning, allowing students to work on their storyboards independently.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Storyboard That promotes creativity and differentiation through visual storytelling, aligning with ISTE standards for empowered learners and creative communicators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Civil War Visual Storytelling: Students use Storyboard That to create visual stories showing key events of the Civil War. Each scene should include captions and historical accuracy. The final storyboards can be presented synchronously or shared asynchronously.

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Free Storyboarding Software — Online Storyboard Creator

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Storyboard That: Easy online storyboard creation! Perfect for filmmakers, teachers, and students. Create storyboards and comics with Storyboard That today!

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Description: ScreenPal (Formerly Screencast-O-Matic) is a screen recording tool that allows students to create video presentations or tutorials.

Supports PBL: Students can create asynchronous project updates, tutorials, or reflections, promoting independent learning.

Justification: Suited for asynchronous learning, offering flexibility for students to record and share content at their convenience.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: ScreenPal enables students to create asynchronous project updates, tutorials, and reflections, aligning with standards for empowered learners and creative communicators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Historical Speech Analysis: Students choose a historical speech from U.S. history. Using ScreenPal, they create videos discussing the context, impact, and strategies used in the speech. Presentations can be shared asynchronously.

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ScreenPal’s intuitive tools help you capture, create, and share videos and images for authentic and effective visual communication.

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Description: Edpuzzle is an interactive video platform where teachers can embed questions within videos to assess understanding.

Supports PBL: Teachers can incorporate project-related videos with embedded questions for formative assessment in both synchronous and asynchronous settings.

Justification: Versatile for both environments, as it allows for real-time interaction in live sessions or self-paced engagement with recorded content.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Edpuzzle is versatile for both environments, allowing real-time interaction or self-paced engagement with video content, aligning with standards for empowered learners and creative communicators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Flipped Classroom Civil Rights Movement: Implement a flipped classroom model using Edpuzzle for the Civil Rights Movement. Assign video resources for students to watch asynchronously, embedded with questions for comprehension. Synchronous sessions in Edpuzzle can include discussions on key themes and events.

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Description: Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that engages students through quizzes and challenges.

Supports PBL: Teachers can create Kahoot! quizzes related to project content, fostering healthy competition and reinforcing learning.

Justification: Suitable for both environments, enabling live, interactive quizzes or self-paced challenges.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 6: Creative Communicator

Description: Kahoot! engages students through quizzes, supporting empowered learners and creative communicators in both synchronous and asynchronous settings.

Project Based Unit Example:

American Revolution Quiz Game: Develop a Kahoot quiz game focusing on the American Revolution. Students create quiz questions related to key battles, figures, and events. The game can be used for synchronous or asynchronous review and reinforcement.

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Kahoot! | Learning games | Make learning awesome!

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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home.

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Description: Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that integrates chat, video conferencing, and file sharing.

Supports PBL: Teams facilitate ongoing communication, file sharing, and collaboration among students working on projects, making it versatile for both settings.

Justification: Suitable for both synchronous and asynchronous learning, providing a comprehensive platform for communication and collaboration.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 7: Global Collaborator

Description: Microsoft Teams supports ongoing communication, file sharing, and collaboration in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, aligning with ISTE standards for empowered learners and global collaborators.

Project Based Unit Example:

Reconstruction Project Collaboration: Use Microsoft Teams as a collaboration center for a Reconstruction project. Students can work together asynchronously to analyze and share the challenges/struggles faced during the Reconstruction era, allowing for both real-time and asynchronous collaboration.

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Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams

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Working together is easier with Microsoft Teams. Tools and files are always available in one place that's designed to help you connect naturally, stay organized and bring ideas to life.*

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Description: Google Classroom is a learning management system that facilitates document sharing, assignment submission, and communication.

Supports PBL: Teachers can organize project materials, assignments, and discussions in a centralized space for asynchronous collaboration.

Justification: Suitable for both environments, providing a comprehensive platform for asynchronous collaboration.

ISTE Standards:

Standard 1: Empowered Learner

Standard 7: Global Collaborator

Project Based Unit Example:

Decades Research and Presentation: Assign each student or group a specific decade in U.S. history. Using Google Classroom, students research and collect information about key events, societal changes, and cultural shifts of their assigned decade. Presentations can be done synchronously or asynchronously.

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