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Gimkit is a game show for the classroom that requires knowledge, collaboration, and strategy to win. Get started for free!

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Nearpod is a slide-based online tool that allows teachers the flexibility to create engaging lessons that students can access from a single screen or individually.

Benefits:

Flexibility to adjust content in real-time

Whole class instruction or self-paced

Live interaction where all students have opportunities

External resources easily integrated

Educator dashboard to track data

Integration into various Learner Management Systems (LMS)

Grade pass-back to LMS

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Canvas Learner Management System (LMS) provides a one-stop shop to organize classrooms in a virtual environment.

Key Benefits:

Courses can be set up as modules with pages of content and assessments for personalized learning

Module progression can be locked until mastery is demonstrated

Assignments allow differentiation

Discussion boards for student collaboration

Conferences and groups for small group instruction

Integration with external websites

Internal communication tools

Online grade book that can sync with student information systems (SIS) such as PowerSchool

Analytics and statistics on student usage

Announcements can be posted and automatically emailed to students

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5 Reasons to Use Canvas LMS in the (Physical) Classroom

With the new school year approaching and students and teachers across the country returning to the physical classroom, the ongoing use of technology will play an important role in a seamless back-to-school-transition. According to our recent State of Teaching and Learning in K-12 Education research study, 81% of educators believe that technology will become increasingly important in teaching and learning moving forward, with 67% agreeing that remote learning will impact everyday classroom practices in the future. As you prepare to head back to school, here are are five reasons to use Canvas to drive in-person learning.

Build a foundation for digital learning

With intuitive features and hundreds of integrations, using Canvas LMS as a centralized hub for learning means all online learning tools are connected in one location. Teachers can focus on instruction and students focus on learning the content, not the technology. Canvas provides the tools and space needed for teachers, students, and parents to stay connected while helping students of all ages build digital literacy that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Capitalize on last year’s investments

During the pandemic, investment in educational technology—both software and devices—was essential. Districts should capitalize on these investments by continuing the use of technology as a consistent foundation for all teaching and learning. Teachers can leverage and build upon the work they did to move their materials and instruction online. Districts may continue to offer hybrid or flex models, digital learning days, or fully remote options to students moving forward.

Differentiate instruction in and out of the classroom

Students are likely to have a wide range of learning needs when they return this fall. Canvas LMS makes it easier to differentiate learning paths, even in the physical classroom. Students gain autonomy to access instructional content on their own, whether they need to go back or move ahead in their learning.

Invest in hybrid as the new normal

Although many schools will return to face-to-face learning, hybrid learning is here to stay. The continued use of an LMS means students stay engaged, parents stay informed and learning can continue, both in and outside the classroom. Teachers can supplement classroom activities with technology to ensure students can learn at their own pace, and students can easily access materials from anywhere, whether they are simply absent or need to transition to remote learning.

Meet students’ and parents’ needs

An LMS supports teachers in delivering learning experiences that support diverse learners and multiple learning styles—anywhere, anytime. Now more than ever, students and parents are open to online and blended learning and have adopted the tech tools that allow everyone to stay connected, organized, and on the same page. In fact, our study showed that 64% of parents report a more positive opinion towards online learning than they did before the pandemic.

Interested in learning more?

Download 40 Ways to use Canvas LMS in the Classroom and get actionable tips and tricks from educators who use Canvas to drive in-person learning.

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The ongoing use of technology will play an important role in a seamless back-to-school-transition. As you prepare to head back, here are are five reasons use Canvas to drive in-person learning.

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Blooket is the bomb in gamification!

Educators can search and use Blookets to assess student mastery or create their own set of questions. Students can enjoy competition anonymously while teachers can collect data behind the scenes. Games can vary based on themes, game strategy, and length of time.

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Padlet is one of the top collaboration websites available.

Benefits:

Live interactive space to collaborate

Users can upload videos, images, links, and files

Available on most devices students have access to

Easily shareable

No account needed to post on it

Look how easy we are using it!

YOUR ASSIGNMENT -
- Choose one of the color-coded themes for EdTech listed already
- Click the + sign in the bottom right or double click somewhere to add a new post.
- Post an EdTech tool that fits one of the categories and use the same color as my initial post
- Comment or like posts on the board!

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Padlet Tutorial for Teachers - Interesting padlet ideas (2022)

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Flipgrid is a video creation website that allows students the creativity to demonstrate mastery with flair.

Click the above image to sign-up or sign-in to try it out!

Add your creative touch to your own video response. The options can be overwhelming!

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Flipgrid is where social and emotional learning happens! The leading video discussion platform for millions of PreK to PhD educators, students, and families.