Digital Tools by Marilyn Roldan

Google Classroom

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-27 02:12:46 UTC

Google Classroom is a free platform for teachers to create and manage virtual classrooms. It helps assign and collect homework, share resources, and facilitate communication. Teachers can provide differentiated assignments by using the "Classwork" feature to support struggling students and provide enrichment tasks for advanced learners.

Khan Academy

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 16:27:57 UTC

Khan Academy is a great resource for anyone looking for free, interactive lessons and exercises in a variety of subjects. It's particularly useful for personalized practice and instruction in math, science, and more. One implementation idea is to let students progress at their own pace, encouraging them to set goals, earn badges, and track their progress as they complete exercises and watch instructional videos. This can help students stay motivated and engaged in their learning.

Prodigy

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 17:01:31 UTC

Prodigy is a math platform that is both free and gamified, designed to adapt to the abilities of students. Its primary use is to reinforce math concepts through engaging games. The implementation idea is to encourage students to solve math problems to level up in a fantasy world. As students reach milestones, they can earn rewards or recognition, motivating them to practice and improve their math skills.

SeeSaw

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 17:05:42 UTC

Seesaw is a digital portfolio platform for students to showcase their work. It collects, organizes, and shares student work. Please encourage students to create digital portfolios with text, images, audio, and videos to document their learning journey and showcase their progress. This allows them to showcase their progress in diverse ways and comprehensively record their academic achievements.

Book Creator

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 18:18:31 UTC

Book Creator is a digital tool allowing users to create and publish interactive books easily. Its primary objective is to improve creativity and writing skills. It can be used in several ways, but one of the most effective approaches is to allow students to write and illustrate their stories or reports. They can also include multimedia elements, making learning more engaging and personalized.

Newsela

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 18:21:21 UTC

Newsela provides current news articles at various reading levels to enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking. Assign articles that match students' reading levels and interests. Encourage discussions, debates, or written reflections based on the news.

CS First Scratch

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 19:47:42 UTC

CS First Scratch is a visual programming language platform. It enables them to create games, animations, and interactive stories while developing computational thinking and problem-solving skills. The best way to implement Scratch is by encouraging students to create interactive projects. They can personalize their games and stories by adding elements that interest them.

Epic!

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 19:54:55 UTC

Epic! is a digital library of books and audiobooks for children. It promotes reading and literacy by allowing students to pick books they are interested in based on reading levels. Reading challenges can be set and accomplishments celebrated.

Flipgrid

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 20:21:39 UTC

Flipgrid is an online platform designed to encourage student engagement through video discussions. Its primary use is to facilitate communication, collaboration, and self-expression. A great way to implement it is by posing questions or prompts related to the curriculum and then asking students to respond with short videos. This approach is inclusive and allows for diverse learners to participate easily.

Google Earth

m_roldan1 — 2023-11-28 20:24:39 UTC

Google Earth is a Google App users can use to take virtual tours and explore various locations on our planet. Its primary uses include enhancing geography, science, and social studies lessons. One way to implement this tool in the classroom is to have students investigate places of interest or historical sites and then present their findings to the class. This approach can cater to students' different learning styles and interests, providing an interactive and engaging way for them to learn.