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YOUTUBE
Using YouTube is an effective way to enhance learning for all students. A teacher can record lessons, demonstrate how to solve problems, and display models to use during the lesson that can help a student obtain information. Students learn at different paces, have different learning styles, and different learning needs (Lynch, 2020). There are different features that can be used, such as closed captioning, speed control, and language options. By uploading the resources needed and using the different features, there is a greater chance of student success.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Google classroom is another digital platform that can help deliver lessons to students. It allows teachers to upload instruction videos and resources that students need for the lesson that is being taught. This can allow students to work at their own pace and review the material as needed. It also offers a video conferencing component, Google Meets, that allows teachers to provide synchronous teaching and differentiation. In addition, it also “connects” to the other Google applications such as Google Docs, Drive, Forms etc., providing students and teachers with a variety of avenues for learning (Common Sense Education, 2021).

Reference:

Lynch, M (2020). The impact of YouTube videos on student learning. https://www.thetechedvocate.org/the-impact-of-youtube-videos-on-student-learning/

Common Sense Education. (2021). Teachers’ essential guide to Google Classroom. https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-google-classroom#How%20can%20Google%20Classroom%20support%20differentiation%20in%20the%20classroom

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NEARPOD
Nearpod is a digital tool that can be used for formative and summative assessment. The tool allows teachers to use pre-made lessons or upload their own lessons. The teacher can control the pace of the lesson for those who need support or set it so the student can go through the material at their own pace. Both options allow the teacher to insert different activities, such as discussion boards, open ended questions, polls, etc., that can evaluate a student’s understanding of the skills and concepts (Acton, 2021). At the end of the lesson a student can take a cumulative assessment or create their own Nearpod to demonstrate understanding.

GO FORMATIVE
This digital tool allows teachers to upload their own original material or pre-existing documents that students can be used to assess student comprehension. It allows teachers to create their own assessments using different question formats such as multiple choice, short answer, and fill in the blanks. It even allows teachers the options of embedding questions in already created materials and PDFs to measure and gage proficiency of skills (MacNicol, 2019).

Reference:

Acton, N. (2021). 10 Ways to use Nearpod in the classroom. https://nearpod.com/blog/nearpod-in-the-classroom/

MacNicol, M. (2019). GoFormative: Digital formative assessments. https://fltmag.com/goformative/

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MOODLE
Moodle is a Learning Management System that teachers can use to organize, distribute, and house learning materials, resources, and videos. Due to its versatility, it can be used in whole group instruction, differentiation, or even intervention groups. It has a built-in calendar and reminder setting to help keep students organized and on task. It provides other features that are necessary in communication and collaboration, such as a chat feature. Additionally, there is a language setting that can be utilized to help students maneuver the system in their native language, making the learning more authentic (Bouchrika, 2021).

SCHOOLOGY

Schoology is another Learning Management System that can be useful. Teachers can create lessons, upload resources and learning materials to enrich student’s learning. The system provides options for digital assessments, collaboration features, and direct links to email for communication with students and parents. In addition, it has a calendar setting that notifies teachers when student turn assignments in, are overloaded with assignments, or missing work. This platform helps to make classroom management easier and more efficient (Bouchrika, 2021).

Reference:

Bouchrika, I. (2021). Best LMS for schools in 2022: Key features of the top learning management systems. https://research.com/education/best-lms-for-schools#1

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PADLET
Padlet is a creative tool to help students to collaborate with each other and be engaged in their learning. There are many different uses for Padlet. It can be used as a discussion board to plan a project or respond to a classmate. This alleviates the stress of having in person conversations and provides private think time for all. In addition, it can also help students organize their learning materials to create a resource wall. Students can also collaborate to create a reading wall. Students can review a book and give their recommendations. It is easy to use and allows the students to be in control of their learning (Common Sense Education, n.d.).

PROJECT PALS

This digital tool specializes in collaboration for areas like project based learning. A teacher posts the task to complete and students have a workspace where they can take notes, upload content they used to complete the task, and even drawings and audio clips to explain the process. Each student has a different colored ab which can help the group and teacher identify which student is working on what part of the project. This helps students to be accountable for their work and reflect on it through the use of feedback from peers (Edwards, 2021).

Reference:

Common Sense Education. (n.d.). Padlet. https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/padlet

Edwards, L. (2021). What is Project Pals and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks. https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-project-pals-and-how-does-it-work-best-tips-and-tricks

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REMIND
Remind is a revolutionary tool that promotes communication while still protecting the privacy of the participants. It is a text-based application that allows students, parents, and teachers to send quick texts, reminders, files, and photos in order to communicate. The communication can be to specific individuals, individual groups, or even the whole class. It provides a “paper trail” for parent teacher conferences. Additionally, students can use it to ask for help on a project, or relay a message to the teacher regarding their health (Eulberg, n.d.).

EMAIL

Although it may not have all of the bells and whistles as some of the other digital tools mentioned, email is still an effective way to communicate with students, parents, and teachers. It provides evidence of what was said, by whom, when it was sent and why they email was sent. It presents the opportunity for parents and teachers to speak openly about situations that they may not what the student to be aware of. Additionally, documents, pictures, and audio clips can all be sent to review. It makes communication easy, secure, and efficient.

Reference:

Eulberg, J. (n.d.).4 communication tools to energize the parent-teacher relationship. (https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/4-communication-tools-energize-parent-teacher-relationship1808.html

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KAHOOT

Engaging students in learning can be a challenge. Kahoot is an easy to use digital tool that can meet that challenge. Using a game based approach, teachers can create original quizzes related to their topics or use one of the many already made quizzes. There are different questions types, such as multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answers. Data from the game can be retrieved and analyzed to help plan differentiation among students (Edwards, 2022). It engages students and motivates them to participate, deepening the learning experience.

QUIZLET

This digital tool focuses on vocabulary acquisition and usage. Teachers can upload vocabulary words that they want the students to work with and learn. A teacher can add words, definitions, pictures and even an audio component to help students achieve the next leave in their learning. There are different features that a student could use to learn the vocabulary, such as flashcards, matching, spelling test, a space invader like game, and even an interactive game called Quizlet live (Buljan, 2021). It is a great way to engage students and make them more autonomous in their learning.

Reference:

Edwards, L. (2022) What is Kahoot! and how does it work for teachers? Tips and tricks. https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/what-is-kahoot-and-how-does-it-work-for-teachers

Buljan, M. (2021). Gamification for learning: Strategies and examples. https://elearningindustry.com/gamification-for-learning-strategies-and-examples

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COMPUTER HOPE FORUM
Computer Hope Forum is a digital platform that can help troubleshoot your computer. It provides a variety of help options from Windows to Apple and Linux. It has a FAQ (frequently asked question) section where a user can search for a variety of different topics and solutions to technology issues (Price, 2017).

BLEEPING COMPUTER FORUM

Bleeping Computer Forum is another platform that can be use if hardware and technology issues occur. It can provide help to get your device up and running. In addition, it provides many resources on different topics such as keeping your information secure and private (Price, 2017).

Reference:

Price, D. (2017). Top 10 Sites for Computer Troubleshooting and Tech Support

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-10-resources-for-computer-troubleshooting-advice-remote-help/

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SEESAW
Although collecting data is important in planning lessons, differentiating assignments, and show student growth, it is not always easy to do. A digital tool that can help is Seesaw. It can demonstrate a student’s progression from the beginning of the task until the final product. Students can upload texts, resource videos, drawings, pictures, etc. to show their thinking and the process they used to solve the problem. Seesaw allows parents access to their students work, develops the parent-teacher relationship, and motivates students reflect on their work and make improvements as they progress. Seesaw is a great tool to keep everyone involved in the learning process (Common Sense Education, 2021).

WEEBLY

This digital tool allows students to use their creativity and personalize their own portfolio. Students can upload and move their work around precisely where they want it to go. They can add different links, photos, audio to demonstrate understanding of a concept or skill. The tool provides different templates for the students to use or they can design one from scratch. The also have control over who can see it, providing them with safety and giving them autonomy in their learning (Kharbach, 2022).

Reference:

Kharbach, M. (2022). Best tools to create digital portfolios for students. https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/01/5-of-best-tools-to-create-digital.html

Common Sense Education. (2020). Teachers’ essential guide to Seesaw. https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-seesaw