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In this course, we had learnt many useful applications that we, as future teachers, can apply during out teaching session. Furthermore, with the situation going on right now in Malaysia and the whole world, it has somehow equipped us to make use of the technology around use to create a better lesson plan.

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Padlet is not an application that I am not familiar with however I am not that expert in using it before enrolling into this course.

What is it?
Padlet is simply an application that we can use to create an online bulletin board where we can display any information and topics. It acts like a board where you post sticky notes but digitally.Teachers can use Padlet to share notes and conduct lessons through online.

Usage
Teachers can use Padlet as a way of sharing notes but making a Padlet wall and post on it so that the students can easily see them for reference and such. Teachers can also assign students with homework through the Padlet wall such as asking them to search on a topic like 'Interesting Places to Visit' and each students need to post their findings on the wall.This will also allow students to ask questions annonymously so that they will not feel scared of being ridiculed by their peers.

Advantage
One advantage of using this app is that it has a very friendly interface that encourages you to use it even if you are not tech savy.

Disadvantage
The disadvantage of using Padlet is that the fonts provided is limited so there's not much that can be used.

How easy to use
I give Padlet a 5/5 of how easy it is to use it as there are not many features that we need to know in order to make use of it.

Usefulness
Padlet is 4/5 of its usefulness for as if we do not have that good of an internet connection, we cannot videos that has been put on the Padlet wall.

Overall, I quite like Padlet though I will use it fully in my own teaching lesson.

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Mindmaster is an app that will ease your job when making mindmap. It will provide you with ready made templates on one of the most practical and eye-catching mindmaps.
Teachers can ask their students to make easy mindmaps to further help them understand or study on certain topics that they do not understand fully. They can simply choose a template of their liking and it will not cause any distress among those that are not an expert in making a good mindmap by hand.

Advantage
There many templates to choose from and are eye-catching indeed.

Disadvantage
When downloading it into JPG form, there are a bunch of watermarks on the backgrounds so we have to use the PDF format to prevent from it happening.

How easy to Use
Mindmaster is a 5/5 as it is super easy to use.

Usefulness
I also give it a 5/5 as I can use it outside of class.

Overall, I really like mindmaster in its practicality and options.

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Canva is an application that serves as a graphic design platform to create graphics, presentation slides and ad in an easy way. There are a variety of template ranging from business to school and can be used by anyone. Teachers can use Canva  to help attracting their students in learning using its bold and beautiful posters to teach a certain topic. Students can also use Canva to make great presentation slides that would then be used in class and shared among their classmates.

Advantage
It has many beautiful and unique templates to choose from and you can customize it whichever you like.

Disadvantage
Not all features such as stickers can be used as they are the Pro version and it would not allow you to download it.

How easy to use
Canva is very easy to use you only need to arrange it neatly to make it great so it is a 5/5 for me.

Usefulness
Canva is 5/5 in this category as it does not limit the functions to a certain group of people.

Overall I would definitely be using Canva whenever I want to make posters or presentation slides.

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Nearpod is an online student engagement platform where teachers can create a lesson plan using audios, videos, images and questions. It is a great to make sure students are attentive during their asynchronous lessons by combining audio and text and so on. Teachers can give feedback to each students personally so that they will not embarrassed and such.

Advantage
Nearpod allows teachers to incorporate the 4 essential skill in learning especially for language teachers so that the students can gain the most out of the lesson.

Disadvantage
It takes up too much data in order to produce one slide so the production is very when you have low internet connection.

How easy to use
It is very easy to use at it receives a 5/5 from me.

Usefulness
This is very useful especially during this time as it can be accessed easily and is not that hard to be done. 4/5.

All in all, I would use Nearpod for my future lesson plans.

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Thinglink is a platform for teachers to create interactive images instead of the dull mage when used for explanations on a certain topic. It can help in convey information and at the same give out questions fro students to answer on the same image. Teachers can use this app for a very interactive and fun lesson.

Advantage
It can help minimize the workload to be given to the students by compiling it into one interactive image.

Disadvantage
It can only be used online as a it needs internet access to use all the features.

How easy to use
It is very easy to use so 5/5.

Usefulness
It can only be used fully with internet connection so its a 4/5.

All in all, I like Thinglink for its practicality in minimizing workload.

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Wizer.me  is one of the educational platform that allows teachers to create quick, easy and fun digital worksheets that they can share with their fellow colleagues and keep track of their students' progress. Teachers can create the worksheets and assign the students' through online and ask them to print it out for submission so it will ease the teacher when assigning it to the students.

Advantage
It can help teachers to easily make their own worksheets and customize it to their students' level of understanding.

Disadvantage
Some of the features are quite confusing to be used and have to recheck after finish making a worksheet.

How easy to use.
It can cause some confusion when making worksheets so its a 3/5.

Usefulness
It is definitely very useful especially to teachers as it has all the features to make a good worksheet so 5/5.

All in all, I do not liking for Wizer.me to use it in the near future but maybe after I master some of the features.

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Edpuzzle is a platform is easy to use to engage students one video at a time. Teachers can easily edit videos to teach a certain topic to their students. Teachers wilL only have to find videos which are already reAdy made ones in Edpuzzle. Edit it by adding questions and notes and then assign to the class. Teachers can keep track on which students have a hard in understanding the video by looking at their progress and answers given.

Advantage
It can ease teachers way of teaching by using the videos that were already made and edit it to fir their lesson plan.

Disadvantage
Videos from Youtube need to be download first in order to edit it then assign to the class.

How easy to use.
It is very easy to use as the editing features are a no brainier so a 5/5.

Usefulness
It is very useful when you want to use it in a formal classroom or as a take home assignment so I give it a 5/5.

Overall, I would love to use this app for my future class.

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Quizizz is an app that acts as educational platform in the format of a game. Teachers can use Quizizz as a way to engage their student in remembering topics that they have learnt. Quizizz acts as a token for the students after a long class by playing a game-like app as teachers would usually not allow them. So teachers can use this to assess their students' progress in an informal situation and it can help some students to shine in class.

Advantage
It is a very easy to use and takes little of the internet connection.

Disadvantage
The options are quite limited in making question formats.

How easy to use
It is very easy to use and definitely takes little time to do it. Its a 5/5 for me.

Usefulness
For lesson on language or facts, Quizizz is definitely a great way therefore I give it a 5/5.

All in all, Quizizz will be a staple when I want to make sure that my students have fun in class.

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Quizlet is an online study application that allows students to study online through learning tools and games. It is a digital for flashcard that students used when they want to memorize facts of a topic. Teachers can create a study guide by incorporating essential information that students need to know and memorize in order for them to master the topic. So teachers can give this study guide to students whenever they finish a certain topic.

Advantage
It is a very engaging application and there are many features that help vary the way the information is presented to prevent from it being boring.

Disadvantage
It can only be used online not like the traditional flashcards that we usually use.

How easy to use
This app is very easy to used for teachers and also students so its a 5/5.

Usefulness
It is definitely useful as students can use it as a enhancer for the memorization. 5/5.

Overall, I will use Quizlet as a way to memorize important information.

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Biteable is an easy-to-use platform that is web-based that help users to create beautiful and engaging explainer videos that can be shared easily.
Teachers can use Biteable to make their lesson more interesting. As it provides tools for the making explainer videos only, teachers can use this as their introduction to a topic that will be learned in class.Teachers will also be reminded to make short and concise videos as there is a limit for words used in a scene. This would beat the dull presentations that is usually used in class as Biteable provides free animation be it cute or funny to further spice up the presentation.

Advantage
It helps in making the explanation of a topic easier and spot on.

Disadvantage
It uses a lot of internet connection so the rendering takes some time to finish.

How easy to use
The videos are very easy to be made take little time in constructing it before rendering so it deserves a 5/5.

Usefulness
It is very useful as when you don't know how to make an explainer video, it shows you the best way to make it so it is also 5/5.

In a nutshell, I really like Biteable and will continue to use it after this course.