https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm A discussion of 3 online tools for classroom engagement. en-us 2022-09-22 23:38:12 UTC 2022-09-23 06:41:27 UTC hello@padlet.com arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309618324 Prominent Features: 
Buncee allows for creation of boards that can be shared with peers and classes.]]> 2022-09-23 00:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309618324 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309649954

Templates tailored to different age groups are available. 

Direct Sharing between students and teachers. 

Option to have free response questions or multiple choice questions. 

Able to respond and react to other people's creations. This would allow great student interaction. 

Also able to change privacy settings. 

Badges are available to collect as a form of incentive. 

]]> 2022-09-23 00:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309649954 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309651851

Many of the features are only available through purchasing a subscription. 

Only three Buncee boards can be created without payment. 

]]> 2022-09-23 00:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309651851 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309970717 It could be used in the classroom in terms of students creating boards on an array of topics. They would be able to upload these and share them with one another. They could then be required to leave well-thought out or analytical comments that add to the overall discussion. ]]> 2022-09-23 05:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309970717 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309979093 Prominent Features: 
This tool allows for certain features to be included in Google Slides presentations that allows the presenter to gauge learner understanding and comprehension. ]]> 2022-09-23 05:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309979093 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309986680

Can be applied to Google Slides (which is a free resource).

Can place assessments of understanding in between slides. 

Students can anonymously answer questions, so teachers would be able  to address confusion without embarrassing a student. 

Able to use premade templates or start your own from scratch. 

Able to add audio to any slides that you are presenting. 

Works well for in-class or out of class teaching. 

Share your Pear Deck with other educators (premium option).

Students join your session with an access code.

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Creating drawings as answers and draggable slides are premium features. 

Sharing your Pear Deck with other educators is a premium feature. 

Adding audio is a premium feature.

]]> 2022-09-23 05:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2309994791 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310001992 This would be a great tool to use during discussions to help check student understanding. Students would not have to feel pressured that they would get the answer wrong in front of everyone else, and it can allow for the educator to retouch upon certain areas that students may have found confusing. The interactive aspect of this tool allows students to keep student engagement up during what may have been a routine lecture.]]> 2022-09-23 06:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310001992 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310009885 Prominent Features: 
This tool allows for students to join in on a presentation that affords many opportunities for participation in a variety of ways. It ranges from simple multiple choice questions to matching games.]]> 2022-09-23 06:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310009885 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310020548

Has an array of ways to get students to interact with the material:

• Quiz, Draw It, Matching Games, Polls, Quiz Games, Collaborative Boards, Open-Ended Questions etc.

Able to include other media files into the presentation easily: 

• Links, Audio, Simulation, VR Field Trips etc. 

It is a free program. 

Students are only able to join into the presentation with an access code provided by the educator. 

Templates available for different subjects and grade levels.

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Have to pay to gain access to some of the premade lessons that are on the site. 

Gold and Platinum memberships available that certain perks are unlocked with that are unavailable in the free version. 

• Larger storage, larger class size capability etc.

]]> 2022-09-23 06:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310027391 arduckworth1 https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310029872 This tool would be very useful for increasing student engagement and participation in lessons. There are a bunch of unique options for assessment that would effectively help students become interested with the material being presented. It would add an element of fun to the normal lecture routine that would make students more willing to participate and commit to the lesson being taught. ]]> 2022-09-23 06:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arduckworth1/88wd25qsjk54m5tm/wish/2310029872