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Flipgrid is a tool that students can use to create videos to express their ideas. Teachers can create a class and choose time limits, sharing abilities, and other settings (Flipgrid, 2022).
This tool supports project-based learning for students because teachers can explore the Disco Library to find topics as a PBL focus, and can differentiate topics for different student levels (Dene Poth, 2020). Students have many options for sharing ideas and can customize their videos with emojis, filters, and other features (Dene Poth, 2020). Students are engaged in creating their own personal video to share with the teacher and their classmates.
This tool is best suited for asynchronous environments because students need to independently record using their device.
A project-based unit this tool could be applied with is one in which students must share their research and findings. For example, if students are working on a PBL about endangered animals, they could create a video about a specific animal or the information they found.
This tool helps address the ISTE Standard for Students Creative Communicator 1.6 because students can creatively share their ideas using the video tool (ISTE, 2017).

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We express ourselves in different ways. On Flip, you can use our simple and fun built-in camera to record your thoughts, add effects and share within your Flip group as video, audio only or text in your web browser or mobile app.

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Flip is a video discussion and sharing app, free from Microsoft.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion and video sharing app, free from Microsoft, built for classrooms and beyond. Learn more.

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Animoto is a digital storytelling tool that allows students to creatively make slideshows, animations, and more (Bogler, 2018).
Animoto supports project-based learning because students are encouraged to create unique videos and online stories to show their understanding of the project (Bogler, 2018). This tool can be used to differentiate for students because teachers can assist students who need more help one-on-one during synchronous time, and challenge students during asynchronous learning. This tool is student-friendly and fun for students to participate in making their own animations (Bogler, 2018).
This tool can work in both asynchronous and synchronous environments. Students can work independently on their animations during asynchronous time, and then share their video during synchronous time and receive feedback from teacher and peers.
A project-based unit that this tool can be used with is a making a slideshow to show their understanding of a virtual field trip or lecture (Bogler, 2018).
This tool can be used to address the ISTE Standard for Students Creative Communicator 1.6 b because students are using digital tools to remix animations and slideshows to make original products (ISTE, 2017).

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Canva is a graphic design tool where students can create digital posters, presentations, and videos. Students can use graphics, text, gifs, and other features on premade templates.
This tool supports project-based learning because students can create original products as the culmination for a PBL, or display their research. Students can also collaborate with peers on shared Canva posters to increase engagement. Teachers can differentiate using Canva by sharing pre made templates with groups of students, or create challenge assignments for gifted students.
Canva is best suited for both synchronous and asynchronous environments because students can showcase their work during the face-to-face interactions in the synchronous environment, and work independently on assignments during asynchronous time.
A project-based unit where Canva can be utilized is a social media campaign about something students want to change at their school (Pieratt, 2019).
This tool can help address the ISTE Standard for Students Global Collaborator 1.7 because students can work together on Canva projects about real world problems (ISTE, 2017).

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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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PBL Works is a resource for teachers with project examples and guides for teachers getting started with implementing PBLs in synchronous learning environments. PBL Works has projects by topic and grade level, and includes aligned standards, guiding questions, and activities (PBL Works, 2022).
This tool supports project based learning for students because it allows for the teacher to differentiate based on students needs. Teachers can select projects and questions based on students' interests (Dene Poth, 2020). The provided questions for each project encourage student participation in discussion and research. Students can explore and use creativity to solve the problem or answer the essential questions.
PBL Works is best suited for synchronous environments because the teacher can guide and facilitate throughout the process (Dene Poth, 2020). Students can discuss and ask questions in real time, as opposed to in asynchronous environments students may be overwhelmed or get lost (Dene Poth, 2020).
This tool can be used for a Social Studies or Science unit. For example, there is a project lesson plan about making change in the community (PBL Works, 2022). Teachers can find applicable projects for their unit of study.
PBL Works addresses the ISTE Standard for Students 1.3 d Knowledge Constructor because students are actively using digital tools to explore real world problems and researching and finding answers to these issues (ISTE, 2017).

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Here's a growing cache of PBL project resources that teachers can use while they're facilitating online learning with students.

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Google Classroom is a learning management tool where teachers can organize assignments, post comments and updates, and give feedback.
This tool supports project-based learning for students because teachers can differentiate assignments for students based on their needs by assigning work to different students. Students are encouraged to check Google Classroom and comment or ask questions on the class wall. This tool also promotes creativity because students can upload work or links to assignments from different tools they use such as Google Docs, Kami, and more.
Google Classroom is best suited for asynchronous learning environments because students can go on to the LMS to view assignments they can work on during asynchronous time (Pieratt, 2019).
Google Classroom can be used with any project-based unit the class is working on. For example, the teacher can post a video to the classroom for students to watch as an introduction to the PBL.
This tool can help address the ISTE Standard for Students Empowered Learner 1.1 because students can actively seek out assignments and feedback on Google Classroom to meet their learning goals (ISTE, 2017).

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Google Classroom is your central place where teaching and learning come together. This easy-to-use and secure tool helps educators manage, measure, and enrich learning experiences.

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Padlet is a virtual space where students can post ideas, comments, pictures, and more on a class wall or board (Dene Poth, 2020).
This tool supports project-based learning because it can be utilized as a space for teachers to differentiate and post relevant information about the project. Students are encouraged to post and share ideas about the project on the Padlet. Students can be creative in how they share research by using drawing, video, and other tools.
Padlet can be used during synchronous or asynchronous learning because students can post on the Padlet during both times. Teachers can share feedback or comments that students can view during asynchronous learning.
This tool can be used for any project-based unit because Padlet can be fully customized by the teacher to fit the needs of the lessons and unit.
Padlet can be used to address the ISTE Standards for Students Digital Citizen 1.2 because they are interacting with peers in a safe and responsible way using technology to solve the PBL question (ISTE, 2017).

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Headrush is a PBL management system that allows teachers to provide a space for students to design their own learning journey (Dene Poth, 2020). Some features on Headrush are student to-do lists, task boards, and digital portfolio tools (Dene Poth, 2020).
This tool supports project-based learning for students because it was specifically designed as a space for PBL (Headrush Learning, 2022). Teachers can differentiate by providing specific feedback to individual students. Students are engaged in finishing their to-do lists and tasks. Students can create unique portfolios that demonstrate their ideas about the PBL.
Headrush is best utilized in an asynchronous environment because students can access and work independently on their to-do lists and other work in their flexible asynchronous time.
This tool can be applied during a PBL unit where students are required to finish multiple tasks (Headrush Learning, 2022). For example, the teacher can have students do small steps building up to the culminating digital portfolio.
Headrush can be utilized to address the ISTE Standard for Students Innovative Designer 1.4 b because students are using the digital tool to plan and manage their work on the PBL process (ISTE, 2017).

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Wonderopolis is a website for students and teachers to explore questions and ideas that students are curious about (Dene Poth, 2020).
This tool supports project-based learning for students because teachers can differentiate based on student interest and level. Also, students are encouraged to find a topic they are curious about so they are more engaged in the research process. Wonderopolis can inspire students to create a unique published work to answer their questions.
This tool is best suited for a synchronous environment because teachers can guide students in finding questions and problems.
A project-based unit that this tool could be applied is one where students must come up with a research question. For example, the teacher can give students more freedom to find an issue they care about.
This tool addresses the ISTE Standard for Students Innovative Designer 1.4 a because students are using a design process to generate ideas and questions to solve authentic problems (ISTE, 2017).

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Kialo Edu is a tool that creates a space for students to engage in discussion, collaboration, and critical thinking (Dene Poth, 2020). This tool acts as a hub for the project, where students can go to find resources and share ideas (Pieratt, 2019).
This tool supports project-based learning for students because teachers can support students in their discussions and facilitate with differentiating groups. This supports student engagement with active participation in discussion and receiving feedback from peers and teachers. Students are encouraged to share their unique ideas on Kailo Edu and debate with peers.
Kailo Edu is best suited for synchronous learning environments because teachers can monitor discussion in real time, and offer guiding questions to facilitate collaboration.
This tool could be utilized in a project-based unit where students must discuss the pros and cons of a solution to a certain problem.
Kailo Edu can help address the ISTE Standard for Students Creative Communicator 1.6 because students have the opportunity to express complex ideas (ISTE, 2017).

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Kialo Edu is a custom version of Kialo ( kialo.com), the world's largest argument mapping and debate site, specifically designed for classroom use. Its clear, visually compelling format makes it easy to follow the logical structure of a discussion and facilitates thoughtful collaboration. Kialo's mission is to promote well-reasoned discussion online, and to that end, Kialo is free for educators to use.

To put their knowledge into action To sharpen their critical reasoning skills To demonstrate their understanding To engage constructively with each other
Take your classroom discussions online, break down complex subjects for students, and shake it up with new types of assignments.

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What can you use Kialo for?

Create discussions for your students, where they can put their knowledge into practice, develop their own views on classroom content, and consolidate what they've learned. In a Kialo discussion, every student has a voice - there's no talking over each other, and students have the space to explore arguments at their own pace. Kialo's collaborative platform encourages students to work together to find the best way to express each idea.

Assign students to write a Kialo discussion instead of an essay - or use Kialo discussions to outline larger writing projects. Kialo's argument-tree structure leads students to consider counter-arguments, develop a logical outline of their argument, and visualize how their ideas fit together.

Write a discussion for your students to explore, and set out content in a clear and easy format. Link to additional sources and reading, challenge students to add arguments or question concepts.

How does Kialo work?

With Kialo, discussions and debates are clearly visualized as an interactive tree of pro and con arguments. At the top of every discussion is the thesis, which is supported or challenged by pro and con claims. Each one of these claims can in turn branch into subsequent claims that support or challenge them.

All discussions are private and can only be seen by those you choose to share them with. To start a discussion with your students, simply write a brief description and a thesis (or theses). Share the discussion with your whole class, or divide students into smaller groups.

Each claim has a comment section underneath that allows you to give students feedback, suggest improvements, and ask questions without cluttering the surface of the discussion. Similarly, students can easily collaborate with each other to improve their arguments, examples, and phrasing.

You can set up teams for each of your classes to easily share and organize the content you want your students to see. All content on Kialo-Edu.com is private, accessible only to the people you share it with.

These features are just a small fraction of what you can do with Kialo.
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Kialo Edu - The tool to teach critical thinking and rational debate

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Kialo is a free tool used by educators world-wide to teach critical thinking, facilitate rational classroom debate and explain controversial issues.

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Backchannel Chat is an online classroom discussion tool that is safe for students and teachers to utilize for PBLs.
This tool supports project-based learning because teachers can facilitate student discussions about the project, problem, and research. Teachers can differentiate and customize the Backchannel Chat by controlling the room settings (Backchannel Chat, 2022). Backchannel chat can be used to increase student participation in whole group discussions (Backchannel Chat, 2022). Students can creatively express ideas within the chat.
This tool can be utilized in both synchronous and asynchronous settings because the chat can be opened during whole group video conferencing or students can engage in discussion asynchronously.
Backchannel Chat can be applied to a project based unit about student opinions on issues related to social media. Students can express ideas and discuss topics that are relevant to their lives.
This tool addresses the ISTE Standard for Students Global Collaborator 1.7 because students are engaging in discussions about local and global issues to broaden their perspectives (ISTE, 2017).