EDF 204: Sophie Ackerman by Sophie Ackerman

Nearpod

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 18:31:44 UTC

Nearpod is an interactive platform where presentation can be shared and completed with the whole class, or can be assigned to each individual student to work at their own pace.

Google Slides

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 18:42:25 UTC

Using Google Slides as a teaching resource can be beneficial because it gives students the option to click on interactive links such as games or quizzes while also allowing for teacher monitoring.

Diffit

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 18:48:55 UTC

Diffit is an AI tool made for teachers to help them find resources that will fit all children's learning needs.

MagicSchool

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:04:33 UTC

MagicSchool is an AI software that gives teachers the ability to create different learning materials such as songs or coded readings for their students to gain and reciprocate more knowledge on covered topics.

Wonderscope

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:12:30 UTC

Wonderscope is an AR platform that differs from the others because it will put the story on a hold until the child has finished reading the prompt, encouraging positive rewards when reading!

Hippo Magic

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:14:10 UTC

Hippo Magic is an AR website that scans an image directly from the book and brings the illustrations and books to life, making reading more fun!

My Wordle

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:25:31 UTC

My Wordle is a website on which teachers may create their own Wordle game using either a sight word or a word for any topic they are covering. Using a platform like this engages students more and will help them to memorize the word better.

QR Code Generator

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:46:49 UTC

This QR code generator allows for teachers to input whatever type of technology they want to and it will make it in to a QR code. Using QR codes in student learning encourages higher interaction.

How to use QR codes in Learning

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 19:55:13 UTC

This website gives teachers numerous ideas on how to integrate QR codes into their learning. The one that stuck out to me the most and that I believe would be the most beneficial is "Going on Virtual Field trips". There are many places that students should be able to go to help them see hands on what they are learning about, but this may not be in your schools budget, so having this as an option is awesome!

How to use Wordle in the Classroom

sophieackerman060706 — 2025-04-13 20:11:57 UTC

Wordle is a game during which students are tasked with finding the 5 letter word with a limited amount of attempts. One way the above article says you can incorporate this platform is by using it to make a breakout game, so if the student(s) guess the correct word they then get to unlock the next task.This activity would engage students because all kids love a little competition!