https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6 Made with Research and a hint of fun en-us 2018-08-17 19:13:24 UTC 2018-08-18 06:48:00 UTC hello@padlet.com andrew_yokers https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844021 It's online virtual mapping helps students think and learn visually. As a visual learner, i would've loved using Popplet as a kid. I think Popplet would be great for teaching history, allowing students to map cause and effect, build vocabulary, and link concepts to historical events and ramifications of said historical events. I can also see Popplet being quite useful in other subjects, like math and science.]]> 2018-08-18 06:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844021 andrew_yokers https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844114 The first website that stuck out to me was Biteslide, an online presentation tool that is meant to be engaging, especially for younger students. It's main appeal is that it allows students and teachers to research, create, and present school presentations and projects in a colorful and child-friendly style. Though the program clearly appeals to younger students with it's bright colors and engaging atmosphere, the site can be used for students of all ages; it depends on how you use it. I like that it actively promotes creativity, which i think is important in school. It also increases student engagement (which will be great for flipped classrooms), improve student outcomes and develop 21st century skills. Biteslide certainly did stand out to me for the reasons i stated earlier.]]> 2018-08-18 06:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844114 andrew_yokers https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844149 The one other tool i liked was Spaaze but as someone stated earlier, it will be gone within a year which sucks because the idea of a virtual corkboard would be great for group projects and collaborative work. It's another form of Google classroom but at least is more visually appealing, which i think is important in education and promoting student motivation to learn.  ]]> 2018-08-18 06:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844149 andrew_yokers https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844222 Definitely Popplet. That one was my favorite. And, after using Padlet to make this assignment, I may use Padlet too. These two were really cool to use and I look forward to using them in my classroom.]]> 2018-08-18 06:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_yokers/ar74yg4ityv6/wish/273844222