https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi Made with love by Samantha Laviero and Jack Curry en-us 2021-04-20 15:02:12 UTC 2021-04-22 02:41:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5b1.png samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1438335427 Slido is an interactive add-on that allows you to add quizzes, polls, word clouds, and Q&A's to your lesson.

Slido also offers analytics that help gage popular topics, student interaction, and overall reception of the lesson.

This is a great tool to get students participating during lessons. Since it is mostly written, students who don't feel as comfortable speaking up will still be able to have their voices heard.

Compatible with:
-Google Slides
-Webex
-Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Powerpoint
-Youtube
(Basic Slido is Free)

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/N5YHQ0wj-JE]]> 2021-04-20 15:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1438335427 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439771392 2021-04-20 19:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439771392 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439775145 Over the past couple of months, we have been working together to develop a list of interactive technology resources that teachers can use to make their virtual lessons a little more lively. These resources can be used both virtually and in-person. ]]> 2021-04-20 19:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439775145 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439880360 Nearpod allows every lesson to be interactive. You can upload any of your lesson resources and add in media, formative assessments, open-ended questions, polls and draw ins.

This is a favorite for teachers because of how easy it is. You don't need to re-create any lessons, and you just add on your chosen interactions.

This is a great tool for classes where you feel you have "silent listeners." It gives students' a chance to interact and show their knowledge without having to speak over video. It also allows teachers to track student data and download reports in order to plan for the future.
(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/iQ8z3y4ICFU]]> 2021-04-20 20:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439880360 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439881315 ClassDojo is a communication platform that students, teachers, and parents use to stay up to date on what is being learned in the classroom.

Teachers are able to post updates on what students are learning, student accomplishments, and student work. This platform is a great way to get parents involved in student learning and allows them to see exactly what their kids are working on.

The features include posting pictures, videos, and a messaging tool. What is unique about this platform is the fact that teachers are able to send parents direct messages. All messages can be translated in up to 30 different languages, so it is accessible for students and parents who don't speak english.

Students are also able to create digital portfolios so they can share their work with parents and classmates.

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/FlnkWymODNs]]> 2021-04-20 20:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439881315 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439881737 GoNoodle helps teachers and parents get their kids moving with short, interactive activities. It is a great tool to get students up and active first thing in the morning. Since energy tends to be low at the beginning and end of the day, GoNoodle allows students to start the class with healthy habits and become more mindful.

The activities that GoNoodle provides gives students a short break to focus on building relationships, emotional and social wellbeing, and collaboration.

-Leads to fewer behavioral issues
-Helps students manage emotions
-Incentives of "leveling up" to keep students engaged and motivated
-Teaches implicit mindfulness skills
(Free)
(Ages 5-12)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/dZFXD6gAA80]]> 2021-04-20 20:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439881737 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439882761 StoryBird is an online social platform for story telling. It uses artwork to inspire student writing and allows students to pair curated, licensed artwork with their stories.

This platform is a great opportunity for students to write creatively as well as analytical pieces relating to the artwork from the site.

-Over 600 assignments and challenges to meet student needs
-All courses and challenges are aligned with common core standards
-Students can take their StoryBird work beyond the classroom
 
($8.99/month)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/FpE6z2AOK-I


]]> 2021-04-20 20:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439882761 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439883953 Kahoot is a very popular interactive quiz that many students love. Teachers can create their own quiz or they can choose from the 50 million already made quizzes.

Students can be anonymous so they don't have to feel bad about being ranked low on the score board.

-Can create quizzes in any language
-Fun way to teach and reinforce content
-Students view it as a game rather than learning (although it is both!)
(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/hjBIn5dLxzw]]> 2021-04-20 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439883953 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884177 Factile is a Jeopardy-style classroom quiz review game. Students love the Jeopardy format. Factile reinforces learned content while making it fun for the students.

 With Factile you can:
-Create your own game in minutes
-Search from thousands of pre-made game templates
-Play Jeopardy-style, Multiple Choice, or as Classic Memory games
-Use and share online flashcards
-Play from your computer, tablet or phone
-Virtually, students can “buzz-in” for a fun and engaging classroom experience.
(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/C7e3rtTn7uw

]]> 2021-04-20 20:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884177 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884495 KidBlog is a great place for students to consistently and safely share their writing. With teacher and parent permission, classes can interact with other classes worldwide. Teachers monitor all activity, and can approve or deny posts that students make to the blog. This is a safe space for students to share their writing to a real audience, something that students do not always have the opportunity to do. 

KidBlog also gives students the opportunity to keep an online portfolio of their work. This is great for students to keep track of their hard work, see their improvements, and go back to their old work to apply new writing skills. 

Compatible with: 
-Google Classroom 
-Microsoft Teams 
-Clever
-Classlink
($54/Year) 
-Great tool for writing intervention students.

]]> 2021-04-20 20:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884495 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884723 GoFormative is a great tool for assessing students. What is unique about this platform is the fact that teachers can watch their students progress as they work. This allows teachers to see when students are confused or stuck.

Teachers can create assessments by importing stories from their computer. Then, they can add questions and comments that students will be able to respond to as they work. It is compatible with Google Classroom so teachers can import all of their students from the same platform.

This is a great website to track student work. Once a student submits an assignment, it will go into a folder where all of their previous work is scored. Teachers find this very helpful when progress monitoring or data tracking.
 
(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/DrKcmtBXlfY]]> 2021-04-20 20:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439884723 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439886050 NoRedInk helps students practice  writing and grammar skills through a variety of interactive activities.

This website tailors the content to the students individual writing needs, and students are more likely to receive targeted writing lessons based on these specific needs.

This website also tailors the content to the students individual interests like pop-culture, sports, science, etc. Student's are more likely to enjoy reading content that is focused on their personal interests, rather than an article they have no motivation to read.

No Red Ink offers helpful tips and links along the way so that if a student is stuck, they will be guided in the right direction with a click of a button.

No Red Ink requires students to master a topic before they can move onto the next. It ensures that students are actually ready to move on, and are not going at a pace that is too fast.

Students can:
-Rearrange sentences
-Edit and mark up text
-Organize ideas into outlines
-Manipulate multi-paragraph passages

(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/8CXtFXYEjA8]]> 2021-04-20 20:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439886050 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439889726 Padlet is a digital tool used as a "virtual sticky-note board".This digital notice board is able to feature images, links, videos, and documents, all displayed on a "wall" that can be made public or private. It is easily accessible because it is all in one place, and there are multiple ways that it can be organized and designed.

Students will have the ability to post sticky notes, comment on notes, and "like" them. This is a great tool for student interaction and creativity; as it is not your typical discussion wall.

This current presentation was created on Padlet, and it is a more creative way of displaying information to students.

(Free)
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/x9IQVofS43I


]]> 2021-04-20 20:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439889726 samanthalaviero https://padlet.com/samanthalaviero/a9rboszzhdszlmxi/wish/1439909275 Parlay is a discussion platform that allows students to interact with each other both virtually and in person. There are two main types of Parlay discussions: The Online RoundTable and the Live RoundTable.

Online RoundTable:
-Written discussion
-Students can anonymously share their ideas and comment on each others
-Collects class wide data for you about student responses and engagement

Live RoundTable:
-Verbal discussion
-Students tap in when they have something to say
Video demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfo1zZ1VTwg

This is an excellent tool to keep the conversation going. Students have four options when they decide they want to "tap in" and share out loud as part of the discussion. They can choose from: New Idea, Build on, Challenge, and Question. This motivates students to listen and understand what the person before them said so that they can reply properly. 
(Free version comes with 7 free discussions)



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