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Word Cloud generator tools - I love these and used them in some class presentations I have given.  

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Word Cloud generator tools - I love these and used them in some class presentations I have given.  

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WordArt.com is an AI-powered word cloud generator that enables you to create amazing and unique word clouds with ease.

Professional quality results can be achieved in no time at all, even for users with no prior knowledge of graphic design.

Word clouds (also known as tag cloud, word collage or wordle) are visual representation of text that give greater rank to words that appear more frequently.

Word clouds are perfect for creating stunning personalized gifts. No sign up required!

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WordArt.com is an online word cloud generator that enables you to create amazing and unique word clouds with ease

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IdeaBoardz- another online, collaborative whiteboard tool I love to use!

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IdeaBoardz- another online, collaborative whiteboard tool I love to use!

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IdeaBoardz - Brainstorm, Retrospect, Collaborate

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Conduct collaborative brainstorming sessions with distributed teams

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Challenge 4/4: AI-generated assignments.....  Did ChatGPT Write This? Here’s How To Tell.

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Challenge 4/4: AI-generated assignments.....  Did ChatGPT Write This? Here’s How To Tell.

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USF's own Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning - Resources page - Check out the tools on AI!

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USF's own Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning - Resources page - Check out the tools on AI!

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Resource for Creative Assignment Development Tools from Washington University in St. Louis. 

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Resource for Creative Assignment Development Tools from Washington University in St. Louis. 

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Description: Glogster is a multimedia interactive poster (Glog) creation app. It allows users to combine images, graphics, audio, video, links, and text into a digital canvas. Glogs are an alternative to a more traditional PowerPoint presentation or report. They are interactive for viewers and are designed to keep those who are viewing engaged. Additionally, instructors could use a Glog as part of a flipped lecture or content on a Canvas page.
What kinds of learning goals could it support: Compare, Communicate, Compose, Describe, Diagram, Evaluate, Explain, Present, Report, Summarize, Synthesize
Cost: Users must sign in with a Google account. The basic account is free, this includes a set of 30 student "slots" and one instructor slot. Paid subscriptions include various options for including more students (e.g. a "Faculty" subscription, which is $390 per year, includes slots for 250 students).
Canvas Integration Potential: Glogs can be shared via URL links within a Canvas module, Canvas page, Canvas discussion board post, or through the Canvas assignment tool. No formal integration with Canvas Gradebook. Additional Resources: Instructional video

Description: Allows the users to create immersive, 360-degree tours. Tour creators can use their own 360-degree photos, or find one in Google Street View, highlight points of interest that viewers can explore, and add rich 2D images so that viewers can examine points of interest with more detail. Videos are shared via link. Instructors or students could create virtual field trips, chart the path of a historical figure, movement, or virus, highlight the movement of a character in a novel, describe a particular location in detail, and more.
What kinds of learning goals could it support: Compose, Construct, Describe, Design, Discover, Explain, Identify, Label, Organize
Cost: Free, though users must have to sign in via a Google account to make a tour. Video viewers do not need to be signed in to view tours shared with them via link.
Canvas Integration Potential: Google Drive can be integrated into Canvas fully, and tour videos are stored on Google Drive. Additionally, Users can also post tour links in modules, assignment uploads, or within discussion posts so that they could be graded in SpeedGrader. Additional Resources: Introduction for classroom teachers
General instructional video

Description: Story maps is an app created by the Knight Lab at Northwestern that allows instructors and students to combine maps with narrative text, images, and multimedia content (YouTube videos, Tweets, Instagram Posts, etc.). In creating story maps, students integrate spatial thinking with storytelling to present information in a novel, engaging way. Students can create timelines, walk viewers through an in-depth look at an image or figure, or use a literal map to demonstrate how space and place help shape a narrative. Note that additionally, instructors can create story maps and embed them in Canvas as a recorded lecture.
What kinds of learning goals could it support: Arrange, Classify, Compose, Construct, Define, Demonstrate, Describe, Diagram, Locate, Order, Reconstruct
Cost: Free, though users must have a Google account
Canvas Integration Potential: Students and faculty can link to story maps that they've created within a Canvas course page, assignment, or discussion thread. Instructors could embed links to a story map within a module. No formal integration with Canvas Gradebook. Additional Resources: Instructional video

Description: TextingStory is an app for iPhone and Android that allows users to write a text conversation, create a video from the story and share it. Users can make characters, add pictures, background images, and story title. Users have characters then text with each other. App could be a platform for students to demonstrate knowledge of a concept, historical person, or text; creatively integrate concepts into a narrative; or create "fan fiction."
What kinds of learning goals could it support: Create, Compose, Construct, Debate, Depict, Design, Express, Illustrate, Interview, Invent, Model, Plan, Produce, Summarize, Transform, Write
Cost: Free for the basic version, though there are in-app purchases. Users must download either iPhone or Android app to use.
Canvas Integration Potential: Students could upload videos to a Canvas discussion forum post or within an Assignment in order to have it graded via SpeedGrader. No formal integration with Canvas Gradebook. Additional Resources: Instructional video

Description: Twine allows users to create interactive, non-linear stories, such as choose-your-own-adventure or game-like storylines. Stories are built using basic HTML code embedded in several simple templates. Readers advance through the story in pages where they click on hypertext links and objects. Stories are published as HTML files that can be uploaded on any web hosting service or shared privately. What kinds of learning goals could it support: Create, Compose, Construct, Design, Explain, Express, Illustrate, Interact, Model, Plan, Produce, Relate, Summarize, WriteFree. Option to use in browser or download app
Canvas Integration Potential:Students could share Twine stories to a Canvas discussion forum post or within an Assignment in order to have it graded via SpeedGrader. No formal integration with Canvas Gradebook. Additional Resources: Twine Guide

Description: VoiceThread is a web-based, communication application that allows users to upload pictures, videos, documents, into online collections that look like slideshows. Once the content is added, users can provide voice and video commentary about work, ask questions and answer them, and engage in an ongoing conversation inside the presentation. Can be used to create tutorials or presentations, or to spark discussion. Students could be asked to view and comment on a VoiceThread or could be asked to create one of their own.
What kinds of learning goals could it support: Create, Communicate, Compose, Construct, Discuss, Examine, Explain, Interact, Interpret, Practice, Relate, Record, Respond, Teach
Cost: A single instructor license, which includes accounts for 1 instructor and up to 50 students, is $99 dollars for the year.
Canvas Integration Potential: Can be fully integrated as an LTI app in Canvas, integrates with Canvas Gradebook. This level of integration would allow you to grade VoiceThreads with SpeedGrader. Additional Resources: General instructional video Voicethread + Canvas integration video

Should you wish to set up a consultation to talk about pedagogical uses for these or other EdTech tools, please feel free to reach out to our Educational Development team through our consultation request form.

Using an EdTech tool that we haven't profiled yet? Let us know through teachcen@wustl.edu and we can add a profile about it!

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Glogster Description: Glogster is a multimedia interactive poster (Glog) creation app. It allows users to combine images, graphics, audio, video, links, and text into a digital canvas. Glogs are an alternative to a more traditional PowerPoint presentation or report. They are interactive for viewers and are designed to keep those who [...]

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Blog article: 6 Most Popular Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Tools for Distance Learning - since I don't teach I did some research on tools.

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Blog article: 6 Most Popular Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Tools for Distance Learning - since I don't teach I did some research on tools.

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Success in the distance learning field requires having the right tools. Regardless of whether your school is seeking to utilize a synchronous learning environment or an asynchronous learning environment, finding the right tools is a must. Let's take a closer look at some of the widely used tools from both synchronous and asynchronous learning category.

Synchronous Learning

There are various synchronous learning tools available online to help students and educators build connections in an online setting. Many of these tools have free versions or cost-effective options that promote motivation and community in an environment where immediate feedback is essential.

Synchronous Learning Tools:

1. Zoom: Zoom can be a great beginner tool for students who are not used to online learning.
They can easily download the application and have a synchronous conversation via video chat and audio chat. There are some free features; for more info, visithttps://zoom.us

2. Google Hangouts: Google Hangouts enables educators to set up online office hours so students can initiate video calls. It is free of charge for anyone to use. For more info, visit https://hangouts.google.com

3. Lumos StepUp: A proven digital learning program developed by expert teachers which also supports online video classes and interactive quizzes to help the educators teach in a synchronous environment. For trials and free access, visit: www.lumoslearning.com/distance-learning

4. WizIQ: A learning management system which can be used by educators to deliver live and self-paced courses online. A free trial and pricing for this tool can be viewed at https://www.wiziq.com/

5. Twitter: Some educational organizations have found that using Twitter Q&A is an effective way for students to have live conversations with their teachers. Using a centralized hash tag, educators and students can correspond back and forth at a pre-specified time. More info is available at www.twitter.com

6. WhatsApp: A free instant messaging application that provides video, audio, and texting conferencing components, allowing teachers and students to reach each other. WhatsApp can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.

Asynchronous Learning

Asynchronous learning tools give students greater control on their learning.
The tools shown below are convenient, highly interactive, and allow learners to move at their own pace. Some of these tools are available for free.

Asynchronous Learning Tools:

1. Flipgrid: This remote learning tool allows educators to post video prompts. Students can respond and view their classmates´ responses. This video tool is free for educators and allows a convenient way for everyone to interact on their schedule.

2. Lumos Learning: Lumos StepUp provides skills mastery, targeted remedial practice and guided practice for self-paced learning. The empathetic learning program is powered by AI & ML to provide personalized recommendation for every student. To request a free demo or to run a free pilot, visit: www.lumoslearning.com/digital-learning

3. StudyStack: This tool allows teachers and students to create and share flashcards. Presented in an interactive format, reviewing essential vocabulary or, and Once the call is complete, they can exit. For more info about this free tool, please visit www.studystack.com.

4. ClassFlow: This lesson delivery software is hosted in the cloud. It provides a collaborative and interactive platform for educators and students. Free accounts can be created at https://prod.classflow.com/classflow/#!/register.

5. MindMeister: This tool allows students and educators to view and generate notes, brainstorming, and collaborative endeavours. To check out pricing or more info, visit https://www.mindmeister.com/.

6. Google Classroom: This tool provided by Google makes creating, distributing, and grading assignments simpler. For a free account, visit www.classroom.google.com.

Finding the right combination of tools for the distance education classroom can be a daunting task, but it does not have to be. Look for the tools that offer the desired features and how those features will meet the needs of the student population. If choosing between asynchronous or synchronous learning seems unclear, check out our other article that differentiates between the tools for different learning settings.

See Also
Understanding Synchronous and Asynchronous Distance Learning Environments

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Challenge 3/4: Keeping our students (and ourselves) off of social media while in class!!

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Challenge 3/4: Keeping our students (and ourselves) off of social media while in class!!

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Challenge 2/4: keeping people interested and engaged - young or old we all get tired sitting in front of our computer. It is hard to create meaningful engagement with an asynchronous course! 

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Challenge 2/4: keeping people interested and engaged - young or old we all get tired sitting in front of our computer. It is hard to create meaningful engagement with an asynchronous course! 

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Challenges have you faced or taking online courses - #1 of 4: Dogs, cats and other interruptions...

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Challenges have you faced or taking online courses - #1 of 4: Dogs, cats and other interruptions...

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Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/home/) is a tool we use for our PATHe program to increase interaction among students in middle school. It is a gamified student response system where you can poll or quiz students. This is a cool video on how to set up a Kahoot.

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Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/home/) is a tool we use for our PATHe program to increase interaction among students in middle school. It is a gamified student response system where you can poll or quiz students. This is a cool video on how to set up a Kahoot.

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I have used online whiteboards in meetings. Creately (https://creately.com/) is a whiteboard I tried one time. Teachers and students can collaborate on the same board as they generate ideas, discuss complex concepts, create diagrams and visuals, etc.  

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I have used online whiteboards in meetings. Creately (https://creately.com/) is a whiteboard I tried one time. Teachers and students can collaborate on the same board as they generate ideas, discuss complex concepts, create diagrams and visuals, etc.  

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