Activity 2: Digital Tools for Learning by Brantley Turner https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n Online resource of apps/tools that can be used to enhance learning in the classroom. en-us 2022-12-17 16:05:12 UTC 2022-12-23 04:23:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f608.png Handbrake bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423715544 Linux, Mac, Windows
HandBrake is a open-source tool, built by volunteers, for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. 
  • Convert video from nearly any format
  • Free and Open Source
  • Multi-Platform (Windows, Mac and Linux)
  • I use it to convert my video files to mp3s. 
  • It's great in the classroom when students need to submit video assignments and they need to reduce the file size. 

Handbrake review from Tech Radar
]]> 2022-12-17 17:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423715544 Duolingo bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423771755 Duolingo is available as a mobile app for iOS, Android (including certain Android-compatible systems such as Fire OS and Chrome OS), Windows Phone, Universal Apps (Windows 8 & 10 devices), Google Glass, and Android Wear.

Duolingo for Schools is free and is a way to bring the language learning app to the classroom.
With standards-aligned curriculum Duolingo for Schools applies both ACTFL and CEFR learning standards to Duolingo’s extensive curriculum, allowing you to find content that meets your teaching needs.
Target: G6-12
Duolingo for Schools website
Common Sense Reviews]]> 2022-12-17 21:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423771755 Microsoft Office 365 OneNote Class Notebook bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423774063 https://www.onenote.com/classnotebook

I like to use OneNote Class  in the Physical classroom and online for organization and collaboration purposes. My favorite part of OneNote Class Notebooks is that it has a personal workspace for every student, a content library for handouts, and a collaboration space for lessons and creative activities.
 
Notebooks are easily searchable and can be used online or offline from phone, ipad and computer so it’s highly flexible.It really makes the classroom more digitally interactive and it’s very simple and intuitive
 
Things I do are: 
-       Gather web content and embed existing lessons to the class notebook to create custom lesson plans.
-       Include audio and video recordings to create  interactive lessons for students. Helps as we bounce from in person to online learning. 
-       Students can use drawing tools to highlight, annotate slides, sketch diagrams, and take handwritten notes.
-       Students go to the content library to get their assignments. No more printed handouts for the class and I can put the link directly in a ManageBac assignment tab so students can easily access with a click. 
-       Sometimes I  collect homework, quizzes, exams and handouts directly in the  students own space and give feedback directly there. 
It’s easily accessible in China so when I was working there I I didn't have to worry about a VPN for the firewall. 

For feedback: 
-       I can provide individualized support by typing or writing directly in each student's private notebook.
-       The collaboration space encourages students to work together as I provide real-time feedback and coaching.
-       I can search for tags asking for help, and then I can give instant feedback to students who are struggling.
 
It’s also a collaboration space I use with other teachers for planning and meeting minutes. We put everything on the agenda before we come to meetings to save time. 
 
Introduction Link: 
https://youtu.be/iRcJpkK9oKc

Common Sense Review
]]> 2022-12-17 21:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423774063 Kognity bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423774786
  • Digital Textbooks
  • Formative Assessment resource 
  • Assignments: You can create and send assignments to entire classes or individual students - you can ask students to prepare, revise and help them study effectively
  • Insights: This allows you to track your students' progress
  • Manage Students: You can edit your students' information
    • All of our IBDP students in Group 3 Individuals and Societies have access to digital textbooks and formative assessment in Kognity. I use it to prepare for lessons that need history support resources and also to give smaller, 10 question formative assessment question assignments for homework as a check for understanding.

    Kognity review Ed Tech Understanding
    ]]>     2022-12-17 21:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423774786     DeepL bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423775767 Windows, Android, MacOS, iOS
    1. Web interface
    2. Desktop and mobile apps
    3. API
    The best AI translation software in the world - I cannot live without Deepl (both free and paid versions) for all of my translation needs to do my job administratively and for communicating complicated terms to my students when I need more than just a dictionary to get thoughts across between Chinese and English. Unfortunately it hasn't been developed yet in Vietnamese so I am relying  more on Google these days - I wrote the company (based in Germany) to ask more about languages roll-out but alas, Vietnamese is not slated for anytime soon. Great for prepping and reading emails to and from parents or colleagues requiring non-English email communication.

    Weirdly the app-based tool really messed up my computer, so I uninstalled and now use the web version only.

    Deepl vs Google Translate review

    ]]>     2022-12-17 21:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423775767     Kahoot! sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423879013 Kahoot is a game-based learning tool that is suitable for all ages and subjects. The interface is easy for students to use and makes learning highly engaging. Kahoot is perfect for various types of assessments such as pre-diagnostics and formative assessments. Its report features makes data collection easy and actionable on the spot!

    Kahoot has a huge library of existing games and questions that covers all ages and subjects. A paid subscription allows you to duplicate and modify Kahoots. It also allows the teacher to assign Kahoots to students and ties into different LMS.

    Kahoot is available online at kahoot.com as well as iOS and Android apps.

    Reviews:
    PC Magazine Review
    Stanford School of Education Review]]>     2022-12-18 05:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423879013     Classroom Screen sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423881746 Classroom Screen is a great classroom and time management tool. It makes it very easy for the teacher to communicate expectations, set up reminders, and many other thing that help create a smooth running classroom. I use it daily and set up my screens every week for each day to display supply lists, learning goals, essential question, timers for tasks, due date reminder, classroom polls, noise level expectations, and so many more. I especially love their random name generator which I use instead of equity sticks. Classroom Screen has many features with their free membership. Their paid subscription is only $29 per years and unlocks so many helpful features.

    Classroom Screen is cloud-based and accessed through their website. It can be used with any Internet browser.

    Review:
    What's New in the Classroom
    Techie Teacher Review

    ]]>     2022-12-18 05:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423881746     Book Creator sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423884448 Book Creator is an easy to use and fun app for students of all ages to create their own e-books. It EdTech tool makes writing engaging for students. While I have only used it for K-5, it can be used for middle and high school grades. It promotes student engagement and encourages student-created content.

    The interface is intuitive and easy to use even for early education students. It allows the user to write or type the text as well as draw or insert images. This tool can be used to encouraged young and experienced writers to make their own books. Access can be given to multiple users, which makes excellent for collaboration on group projects and even PBL. It is also suitable for cross-curricular activities.

    Book Creator can be used directly from their website or their app for iPad.

    Reviews:
    YouTube Review on Book Creator
    Common Sense Review

    ]]>     2022-12-18 06:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423884448     Class Dojo sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423886968 Class Dojo is a school community communication tool. It allows teachers and school staff to communicate directly with parents and vice versa. Teachers are able to push general classroom messages to tall parents or send individual messages to specific parents. Not only is it a great tool to send our messages and reminders, but can also be used a behavior management system and shares with parents their student's behavior in class.

    Class dojo can push notifications to teachers which in turn allows parents to reach teachers in real time. This is a good feature especially if the message is time sensitive. It does have a quiet hours settings which is a great feature for teachers.

    If a family has multiple students in various grades, it allows them to communicate all from one place! It also allows students to communicate with their students in a controlled manner.

    Class Dojo is accessible through their website and has apps for both iOS and Android.

    Reviews:
    Get App Review
    Trust Radius Review



    ]]>     2022-12-18 06:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423886968     DaVinci Resolve danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423890132 Professional Grade Video Editing Software available for Windows, Mac and Linux. 

    The free version offers enough functionality to create professional looking videos.  It offers all the basic functions you need plus a decent selection of effects and transitions. 
    You can do Chroma-Keying to use with a green screen, for instance.  

    You won't have access to fancy ready-made effects that you can just drag and drop, but with some skill and the help of tutorials you can create magnificent effects even without paying 295$ for the full version. 

    I have been using this in my high school elective courses and in the AV-Club. 
    The learning curve is not that steep and getting started is not that challenging. The more advanced functions, like the node based fusion editor offer great extension and research possibilities for the students that find it easier and need to be challenged or are simply interested in learning more.  

    I highly recommend giving this piece of software a try. There may be simpler and easier tools out there, but the possibilities of those are limited. By the time you've reached all the limitations the free version of  DaVinci Resolve has to offer, you are probably working with video professionally and should be able to afford purchasing the full license. 

    Review
    https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/davinci-resolve]]>     2022-12-18 06:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423890132     Steve AI danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423891836 Steve AI is a "free" AI powered text to video tool. 
    You need to create a free account in order to use it. Their free plan will allow you to create 4 videos per month with a small watermark attached. 
    If you want to make more videos, or would like to remove the watermark, they have paid plans to cover that. In most cases 4 videos a month should be sufficient for the use in a school context. 

    You need to write a script, then break down the script into scenes (one or two sentences are usually good), choose a style from the available templates, add a voice over (two options for the free account) and optional music. Click generate and it will create a video for you. 

    I've used this in conjunction with an AI writing tool, and we created a bunch of videos within one lesson with no effort at all. 

    Review:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_J1d7yUnjc]]>     2022-12-18 06:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423891836     Artsteps danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423895003 Artsteps is website (there are also apps for android and IOS) that allows students to create a virtual exhibition space. 
    They can design their own space and fill it with artifacts, texts, videos etc. 
    Although, the primary purpose of this website is to showcase artwork, it can be used to show a variety of things. STEAM Projects, History and Science classes... the possibilities are endless. 
    It is even possible to include 3D objects as sculptures; from Tinkercad for instance.

    Artsteps is free and you can sign up with a google account. 

    I've found that students really enjoy designing their own space. The link will take you to my Spring Semester Virtual Art Fair, curated by my Grade 7 students.  

    review:

    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/artsteps]]>     2022-12-18 06:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423895003     Nearpod Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423969522 Nearpod is interactive presentation software for educators and students, which helps improve student engagement. It includes the ability to embed various types of content and activities that can be conducted in real time, including different types of assessment tools. After each lesson, reports are generated that provide valuable data related to the lesson activities, including assessment data. It is compatible with Mac, PC and Android. In the classroom, activities like Time to Climb (gamified assessment), matching pairs, drag and drop, fill in the blanks, polls and collaboration boards can be embedded to occur at any desired time within the lesson. Other content like videos, 3D models, web content and website links and VR field trips are just several of the other options for the classroom.

    Reviews:
    https://www.thetechedvocate.org/product-review-of-nearpod/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CNearpod%20is%20a%20high%2Dquality,at%20the%20school%2Dwide%20level.

    https://www.capterra.com/p/122875/Nearpod/reviews/

    ]]>     2022-12-18 11:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423969522     ClassDojo Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423975060 ClassDojo is an EdTech tool that helps educators in a several ways. Primarily it is used as a classroom management system used to improve student behavior, but it is also very effective as a means of communication between parents, instructors and students. It includes a messaging system to aid with this. One use in the classroom is giving points for positive behavior and takes points away for less desirable behavior. As each student has their own monster avatar students love to see who is getting points per each monster. Class Dojo is compatible with iOS, PC and Android.

    Reviews:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/classdojo

    https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2022/02/classdojo-full-review-for-teachers-and.html]]>     2022-12-18 11:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423975060     Seesaw Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423982145 Seesaw is a versatile EdTech platform that can increase student engagement, help with student agency, and provide instructors a means to post assignments, track student work and progress, and also provide a way for instructors to communicate with parents and guardians. Students can see each other's work as well, which helps to improve a desire to put good work on display for everyone in the class to see. Seesaw is available on iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Computers with Chrome/Firefox, and Apple TV.

    Reviews:
    https://www.thetechedvocate.org/product-review-of-seesaw/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt%20is%20easy%20to%20use,easily%20utilized%20in%20remote%20instruction.

    https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Seesaw-Reviews-E1281173.htm



    ]]>     2022-12-18 12:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423982145     BrainPOP Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423989680 BrainPOP is an EdTech platform that helps increase student engagement with lessons, videos and various tools like mind maps and quizzes that can be used to track student work.
    There is a wide range of subjects and topics, including math, science, engineering, computer science, and even more complex topics like politics and genetics. I have often used BrainPOP in my classroom to show videos about the lesson content. The videos are funny, but engaging. It is compatible with PCs, Macs, projectors, interactive whiteboards, apps for tablets and smartphones.

    Reviews:
    https://geteducated.online/brainpop-review-is-it-worth-it/

    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/brainpop]]>     2022-12-18 12:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2423989680     Blooket bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424022663 Blooket is a web-based quiz game platform for group competition or solo study. Need a device and a browser.
    This is my daughter's favorite class competition tool.
    In the classroom use blooket to set subject specific content and questions, and students access to study, play as individuals or to play as teams. Similar to Kahoot! you can either make student accounts, or students can compete without accounts. If you have a set of learning sets, such as "the Great Wall" you can set the amount of time you want it to last. Kids like to choose their own icons and they can also make their own games.
    Common Sense Review
    Youtube Tutorial on adding questions]]>     2022-12-18 13:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424022663     Time Timer bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424027087 Helps students understand the passage of time, projecting one or more timers during activities. Colorful to support visual learners, students with special needs and students that struggle with time management on tasks.
    Good Video Resources:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/dealing-with-digital-distraction-in-the-classroom
    https://www.commonsense.org/sites/default/files/pdf/2018-02/document-edtechtips-dealingdigitaldistraction-release_0.pdf

    Common Sense Review]]>     2022-12-18 13:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424027087     Adobe Premeir Rush michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036040 Adobe suite is a fantastic, expensive wonderland of professional toys for editing and creating nearly any digital media.

    Premeir Pro and Premeir Rush are powerful video editing software packages that can do nearly anything you need them to do - editing, sound, overlays, and effects. 

    The limitations I have with this software is based on the age and power of my computer, but even then, I can still chop and configure a video, throw in a sound track, and then export it for youtube uploading in 30 minutes.

    Rush - the lite version has a very small learning curve and basic editing skills can be picked up one the way. 

    Pro - goes a lot further and does a lot more but expects the user to know what they are doing. Definitely worth the investment for an educator creating a series of videos for class or an event.

    Tech Requirements:
    Moderate to heavy depending on the software you download. Adobe Cloud allows for lite versions (Rush) but rendering time and video quality depends on your computer's processing power. Pro has high system resource demand. Available on iOS/Windows platforms.

    Reviews:
    https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/adobe-premiere-pro]]>     2022-12-18 14:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036040     Geogebra michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036881 Geogebra is a highly intuitive math super-site that has a lot of fantastic bells and whistles for all users:

    1.) Slider bars allow students to transform equations like (x^2+3x+2) into (ax^2+bx+c) where they can drag bars to see changes in a, b, and c live.
    2.) 3D visualization is easy for all and there are many add-ons that allow the learner to explore geometry, transformations, inequalities, and related functions with a few clicks.
    3.) Solvers, programming features, and demonstrations are all available and supported, extensively, online and in the platform.

    But more importantly (and the reason why I have put this here) is that you can download an AR application on a smart phone or tablet that allows the user to see their work, in 3D, by moving around the room with their device. 

    I used this AR work in a 3D geometry and graphing project earlier this year - students were tasked to investigate whether 3 planes intersected and then draw their 3D representation. It's very hard to do this by hand and the students naturally struggled. Once we got them familiar with the AR software, we could see them moving around with their devices, fully able to see how things looked and worked.   It was a valuable opportunity for students to visualize; and although it's not something I'll use in every class, there are many instances where using this AR tech will be valuable for my class.

    Tech Requirements:
    Free online tool for all platforms. Downloadable apps in the App/Google Play stores. Well supported across all platforms.

    Reviews:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/geogebra/teacher-reviews/3910906#:~:text=GeoGebra%20is%20also%20great%20for,as%20they%20move%20points%20around.]]>     2022-12-18 14:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036881     Ozobot bturner101 https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036886 A small bot to use to teach coding 
    Semi-autonomous, line following, robot
    Age 3-Grade 12, can be used in any subject classroom as a gateway to coding. 
    Supports teachers that aren't familiar with coding to learn that they can use coding in their classroom and subject. 

    • Ozobot - Starter packs are about $50, classroom kits are $1200. 
    • Markers - To code the Ozobot, you will need black, red, green and blue. They will follow a line of any other color, but these four colors are necessary to program the robot. 
    • Charger - micro-USB, this comes with the Ozobot and charges on any standard USB port 
    • Code sheet and Calibration/Tips sheet that come with the kit. The size varies depending on whether you get the starter pack or classroom kit, but they're all the same. 
    • Paper - Can use legal paper to have more room to code and draw, or nice rolls of bright white paper for laying out on tables can be great. Make sure not to use newsprint, the colors bleed too much and the darker background of this paper also doesn't work as well. 
    • Optional: There are a couple of apps for coding the Ozobots that works with most tablets/phones. 
    https://youtu.be/ogwV7No1sfQ
    https://youtu.be/OXnQFxBHvZQ
    ]]>     2022-12-18 14:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424036886     Anki FlashCards michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424037112 Anki has been around for over 15 years and is an exceptional smart study service with an enormous repository of card banks and information.

    To use, download the application on your computer, tablet, or phone - it is free depending on the amount of use and features you indend on committing to. Once you have created an account, you need to search for and download the appropriate card databases for your needs.

    With a full account, your subscriptions link across devices and share data to help facilitate better studying. As you practice cards, your successes determine the introduction of new cards into your current deck. Those cards you miss will be reviewed quicker and more often than those you are consistently correct on. There are visual and auditory features on subscribed accounts which help in language acquisition.

    I've used these for the various Chinese Language exams (HSK) and there are free databases for all levels. Additionally, you can find GRE, SAT, and subject exam banks - in addition to other independently made card sets too. 

    Fantastic tool for down time, commutes, or even standing in line while you wait.

    Tech Requirements:
    Download available in the Google Play / App store. All OS and platforms have support.

    Review:
    https://www.g2.com/products/anki/reviews]]>     2022-12-18 14:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424037112     KidPix 3D (Studio) michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424041715 When I was in 6th grade, our school got a Mac lab and on those Macs was an art program called "KidPix". I have strong, vivid memories of playing with this thing as long as it was installed on those compters.

    It was fun, interactive, and busy, but it goes far beyond something like MS paint: there are stamps, songs, bombs, clip art, sound effects, silly pens and pencils and other fun things for young kids.

    On a whim, I looked up Kidpix to see if I could download that for my son about a month ago and was delighted to find that KidPix STILL EXISTS and made a huge new suite in 2019 - or so AND they updated that suite in 2022 and it won a few awards. I immediately bought it and am very glad I did.

    The new KidPix falls in line with the old - all the same fun things still exist but have been modified and extended to great measure. Additionally, there are movie makers, animation studios, sound recorders, and other interactive tools to put a lot of livelyness into the student's work.

    Most importantly they have expanded on the concept of challenging the artist. By clicking on a certain box you can have the computer generate a prompt for you to create and explore. Something silly like "Draw me a sassy fish with four cow feet and a LOVE for hamburgers." 

    I think that playing and creating are incredibly important and giving students a large toolbox just for that is critical. I think this is just the tool for that at a young age.

    Tech Requirements:
    Download a (large) app from app store. Direct download from primary website. Mac only.

    Review - 
    https://edshelf.com/tool/kid-pix-3d/


    ]]>     2022-12-18 14:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424041715     Shadow Puppet sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424067156 Shadow Puppet is a visual story telling app that is suitable for K-5 learners. It allows students to add pictures, text, video, music and voiceover. The app itself is easy to use even for young learners.

    I have incorporated this app into come of my writing assignments as a way to showcase student work. It is a great tool that fosters creativity and allows students to share their work on our classroom board when it comes time to present.

    Shadow Puppet is available and iOS and Android. The developer, Seesaw Learning Inc., doesn't seem to have a website. However, the apps can be found on the Apple store and Google Play.

    Reviews:
    Common Sense Review
    YouTube Review

    ]]>     2022-12-18 15:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424067156     Rosetta Stone for Students sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424074986 Rosetta Stone is a language learning company that has ben around for decades. They have gone from the traditional textbook, to CD sets, web-based interface, to apps. Up until a handful of years, their programs have been geared towards adults. Now, they have a program tailored to kids! This tool is a great way for students to learn language at their own pace. They offer a range to languages and even have an offline feature! Students don't only learn conversation, but also reading and writing in that language.

    Roast Stone uses an immersion model for language acquisition. Teaching is done in the language being learned and pictures. You can ask for help in your native language if needed.

    Rosetta Stone is available online through any web browser as well as iOS and Android apps.

    Reviews:
    Review of Rosetta Stone
    What Others are Saying (Scroll to the Bottom)

    ]]>     2022-12-18 15:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424074986     iPads sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424091885 iPads are an ideal solution for tech in the classroom, especially for primary and upper elementary students. They are light weight which makes them easy for children K-5 to transport. iPads are also intuitive to use and a device that almost every student is already familiar with. The range of apps that are available for iOS is almost limitless. The touch screen makes learning more engaging. For younger learners who are still developing their hand-eye coordination, the touch screen is preferred to a touch pad mouse that may be found in portable computers.

    Additionally, I like that keyboards and smart pens can be paired for older students who want to work on typing skills and more intricate art. Another plus, is that teachers can use Apple Classroom to monitor productivity and keep students on track.

    Reviews:
    Pros and Cons of iPads at School
    Great Schools Review

    ]]>     2022-12-18 16:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424091885     Read Theory sourayarobbins https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424098498 Read Theory is a reading comprehension tool that is easy for students to use and generates progress data that students can use themselves to track their progress! It is self paced and can be tailored to individual reading levels in the classroom. This makes differentiation easy for the teacher and also provides usable data and charts students' growth. Students are provided with authentic and relatable passages/content to read first and then multiple choice answers. The activities are short and quick and perfect for bell work and/or early finishers. Best of all, it is 100% free!

    Read Theory can be used online with any browser or through the app that is available on iOS and Android.

    Reviews:
    A Literacy Tool You'll Love
    Common Sense Review]]>     2022-12-18 16:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424098498     ManageBac assessment/feedback by Thomas https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424218898 Our school has been using ManageBac for assessment and feedback to students and their parents for many years and found it very useful.
    WHO uses it: Teachers, students, and parents can use the programme on any mobile phone or laptop. Our school used this online learning platform successfully since 2010. We use it to schedule assessments and give feedback about the student's grades, what they did well with, and specific guidance about what can be done to improve the grades. 
    WHAT platform it is used for: ManageBac runs best on Google Chrome, but it works on other internet browsers.  It is compatible with Mac and PC. Also available for iOS and Android. 
    CLASSROOM USE EXAMPLE: I post the notıfıcatıon of the assessment two weeks beforehand. After the students did the assessment and I marked it, I post the grades with feedback about what each student did well and specific feedback about what must be done for further improvement on the grade book. This feedback is emailed to the parents by the app and I discuss it with the students personally too. 
    REVIEWS: My experience with this online learning platform is mostly positive. The reviews by others too, as can be seen at 
    https://www.managebac.com/reviews]]>     2022-12-18 21:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424218898     ManageBac communication https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424219971 Who the tool is for: ManageBac provides a seamless and integrated experience for coordinators, teachers, students, and parents. 
    What platform it is for: ManageBac is a web-based application that is hosted on their own servers. All you need is an internet connection and a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled. We would recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience, but the latest versions of Safari, Firefox, and other internet browsers should all work on both Macs & PCs. ManageBac for Mobile is available for students, parents, teachers, and coordinators with the full equivalency of web functions. You can download ManageBac for your phone or tablet device on the Apple AppStore, Google Play, and five key Chinese AppStores.
    Example of classroom use: I use ManageBac to communicate the weekly formatıve assessment results to my students and their parents via email using the grade book with their grades, what students did well with, and specific instructions for further improvement.
    Reviews: https://www.managebac.com/reviews]]>     2022-12-18 21:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424219971     test resources that can be brought into the classroom https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424220783 2022-12-18 21:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424220783 video editing and production tools https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424221306 2022-12-18 21:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424221306 Managebac Assessment and Feedback BY THOMAS https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424222200 WHO uses it: Teachers, students, and parents can use the programme on any mobile phone or laptop. Our school used this online learning platform successfully since 2010. We use it to schedule assessments and give feedback about the student's grades, what they did well with, and specific guidance about what can be done to improve the grades. 
    WHAT platform it is used for: ManageBac runs best on Google Chrome, but it works on other internet browsers.  It is compatible with Mac and PC. Also available for iOS and Android. 
    CLASSROOM USE EXAMPLE: I post the notıfıcatıon of the assessment two weeks beforehand. After the students did the assessment and I marked it, I post the grades with feedback about what each student did well and specific feedback about what must be done for further improvement on the grade book. This feedback is emailed to the parents by the app and I discuss it with the students personally too.
    REVIEWS: My experience with this online learning platform is mostly positive. The reviews by others too, as can be seen at
    https://www.managebac.com/reviews]]>     2022-12-18 21:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424222200     ManageBac Classroom and Time Management by THOMAS https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424223237 WHO USES IT: Teachers can use ManageBac for classroom management and students as well as their parents can respond via email through the platform. I have used ManageBac for many years and want to explore google products too. 
    WHAT TECH REQUIREMENTS ARE REQUIRED: Accordıng to ManageBac 'All you need is an internet connection and a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome gıves the best experience, but the latest versions of Safari, Firefox, and other internet browsers should all work on both Macs & PCs. ManageBac for Mobile is available for students, parents, teachers, and coordinators with the full equivalency of web functions. You can download ManageBac for your phone or tablet device on the Apple AppStore, Google Play (from April W1 onwards), and five key Chinese AppStores.Teachers, students, and parents can use the programme on any mobile phone or laptop.' 
    EXAMPLES: We use it to share the macro plannıng of how the currıculum wıll be delivered over the academic year. We also share what lessons are planned for the week so that students and their parents know exactly what we plan to do when it will happen and how they can support their child. I also use the reflectıon section before and at the end of teaching each unit.
    REVIEWS:
    https://www.managebac.com/reviews]]>     2022-12-18 21:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424223237     Flipgrid for Math by Thomas https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424223978 Who the tool is for: Flipgrid is a video response platform where educators can have online video discussions with students or other educators. Teachers can provide feedback to students and students can provide feedback to one another.
    What platform it is used for: A teacher can simply go to Flip(opens in a new tab) to get signed up with a Microsoft or Google account. Select "Create Topic" and then you are given a link to share with the option to copy as well as to quickly pick what platform you want to auto-share to, including Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and so on. Students can then login and use the myjoincode to get into the Topic directly to watch the video and post their responses. Flipgrid works on most browsers and mobile devices. Recordings can be made through the website or through their app which is available for iOS and Android.
    EXAMPLE of classroom use: Number Talks, Weekly Math Problem, Find the mistake, Student created math tutorials, etc.
    https://faheystech.blogspot.com/2017/06/flipgridmath.html
    Reviews:
    https://youtu.be/pXvDYRZzTlY
    https://mattrector.com/flipgrid-for-math/]]>     2022-12-18 21:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424223978     Edpuzzle for teaching languages https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424224725 Example for classroom use: Show and read the text students must analyze on the vıdeo and let them pause to answer the questions.
    Reviews: ENGAGEMENT: Multiple-choice questions, teacher voice-overs, and embedded links can help make video viewing a more active experience. PEDAGOGY: Students get immediate feedback in multiple-choice quizzes. Ultimately, in-depth learning hinges on student-created content opportunities. SUPPORT: A well-organized, straightforward help center addresses both student and teacher concerns. The user interface is well designed, but loads of (sometimes redundant) content could distract and overwhelm.
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/edpuzzle

    Thomas]]>     2022-12-18 21:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424224725     Communication ManageBac https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225149 We have been using ManageBac effectively to communicate with students and their parents since 2022. Thomas]]> 2022-12-18 21:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225149 Loom video recordıng and editing by Thomas https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225576 Who the tool is for: Loom can be used by anybody: e.g. teachers and students to record and edit videos.
    What platform it is for: Loom is a free screen recorder for Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS, and Android. Loom for Android is available on Android 8.0 and above. You can download Loom's iOS app by visiting the App Store or using the QR code below. To download Loom for Android, visit the Google Play store. Questions, comments, concerns?
    Example for use in the classroom: Loom can be used as a teacher-centered tool for recording presentation slides and website tutorials, it can also be a great tool for students to use to show their thinking or understanding of a topic.
    Reviews: Loom is the original and still the best by leaps and bounds. From using the free version when they first released their product, to now paying for the professional version, I am constantly impressed. It is a vital part of how we provide support to our clients.
    Pros: After trying every other option out there, from Bonjoro, Vimeo Record, and Dropbox Capture, desktop software like Snagit and Camtasia, and other similar pieces of software, Loom stands head and shoulders above all of them. It is simple to record, the video is uploaded quickly, the processing is ridiculously fast, the editing is faster than I have seen and it does what it says on the box.
    Cons: Sometimes the webcam and the sound is a little out of sync.
    Reasons for switching to Loom: I wanted something simple and effective that didn't slow down responses and that the recipient didn't really have to think.
    https://www.softwareadvice.com/screen-recording/loom-profile/]]>     2022-12-18 21:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225576     Math educational technology. https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225942 I want to explore using Math educational technology. Thomas.]]> 2022-12-18 21:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424225942 Sunburst Digital Learning https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424227735 Sunburst Digital Technology features a typing game as well as a program for coding, another with a large educational video library, and a program with interactive lessons and games for SEL, STEM, social studies, math, and science. Additionally, they have a program with English and Spanish language instruction. 

    Sunburst software can only be accessed through a web browser. It works best with Chrome, but also works on most browsers, 

    Reviews:




    ]]>     2022-12-18 21:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424227735     Using mobile phones in the classroom as a teaching resource by Thomas https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424241153 Who the tool is for: As a teacher, I can design my lessons and use mobıle phones as teaching aid.
    What platform it is for: Any of the operating systems can be used, e.g. Android, Symbian, iOS, BlackBerry OS, and Windows Mobile are all popular operating systems.
    Example of class use: I use a google doc to share the lesson objectives with students and as a place where students can write their answers to discussion questions.
    Reviews: My personal experience is positive. Students are more engaged and enthusiastic. I overcome the challange of students getting distracted with engaging content and group work. I started using mobile phones in my classes this year to facilitate better learning. Any mobile phone can be used. Students use it to log into the online learning platform, ManageBac, do the exercises, and submit work on the platform. They also go to the class google doc to do class work on it. They also do research on the online library, JSTOR. The challenge is sometimes to keep them focused on the task and not to be distracted by their phone and going to social media.
    The reviews of others are below
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359521268_The_Use_of_Mobile_Phones_in_Classrooms_A_Systematic_Review]]>     2022-12-18 22:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424241153     Desmos Calculator michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424576472 Desmos mathematics is a set of tools that allows the student to visualize, calculate, and create lovely mathematics.

    I have been using Desmos as a modeling tool for various projects - primarily the Mathematics Internal Assessment (IA) - that has had excellent results. In multiple examples, students have been able to use Desmos's snapshot feature to take rapid fire images of their movements in a sport and then estimate curves for their specific motion range. A recent example is a student playing squash wanted to hit a perfect 3-wall boast shot. She set her phone and this app up to record the shot's motion and could map the trajectory of her plays accordingly. Given data, Desmos can make a model pretty quickly and allow the student to explore.

    Other aspects of the program function like many other calculators on the web (Wolfram Alpha, Maple, or Geogebra, say) so there isn't pressing demand to learn this suite over another.

    Still a good resource!

    Tech Requirements:
    Downloadable package via app store / google play allows for modeling that the free online version doesn't have. 

    Reviews: 
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/desmos]]>     2022-12-19 08:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424576472     Flipgrid (as a communications tool) michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424583781 Although it is certainly the case that flipgrid is a great opportunity to get students to commit to short films and visual assignments, it is also a great way to provide feedback and communication for people as a whole. 

    I have created assigments where there have been multiple types of mistakes at different levels and in different directions. Making separate videos targeting each class of mistakes and then making the videos public for all viewers is an excellent way to communicate many different ideas, with infinite repeatability, to many people. 

    That in mind, it also has the potential to address different types of communication with parents about goals, actions, and events that are important in your classroom community. Inviting parents to a flip classroom could allow you to post information sessions in bite-size chunks, receive video-specific feedback, and response easily. 

    Tech Reqirements:
    Flip is a downloadable tool for Android/Windows/iOS and is regularly updated/supported. Full access to software requires subscription with pricing depending on number of accounts and type of use.

    Reviews:
    https://www.g2.com/products/flipgrid/reviews

    ]]>     2022-12-19 08:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424583781     Poll Everywhere michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424590366 Like other interactive gamification software (gimkit, quizziz, kahoot, etc) Poll Everywhere allows the presenter to push the viewer to participate in the presentation. The value in this app, that differentiates it from those others, is that this app lives within Powerpoint.  

    A struggle that I have had to deal with is that once the presentation is going, I need to minimize or switch windows to get a separate app running, taking me out of the presentation, gather the data, bring it back to the power point, and then keep going. You can observe voter data in the presentation live and you can adjust questions and content on the fly with minimal effort.

    Most important for me is that it allows for specific mathematics (LaTeX) input, meaning I don't have to create separate math documents, take screen shots of the equations, and then paste a lot of pictures. This is another tremendous time saver for me.

    With this, I can run far more formative assessments, collect real data, provide visualization for that data, and then keep moving through my ppt. This is a huge change for me in my classroom.

    Tech Requirements -
    There is a downloadable package for Windows, Mac, or Linux OS. The package can be a direct Microsoft Powerpoint add-on or a stand alone Poll Everywhere suite.

    Reviews:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/poll-everywhere

    ]]>     2022-12-19 09:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424590366     Canvas michaelcoury https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424599233 Obviously, this goes a bit beyond the "classroom management" ideas - in that Canvas IS the classroom.

    Still, giant classroom building programs, like Google Classroom, Canvas, Moodle, etc all provide an enormous wealth of information, control, guidance, and support for teachers and learners alike.

    Thinking about my practice and the way I communicate with my students, having one centralized store for all their needs; videos, grades, support, homework, revision, etc, would be brilliant. Managebac has a lot of this available, but doesn't entirely function like a learning platform - it's more of a communications tool.

    If Canvas was better supported across China, it would be a go-to for me. Designing lessons, sharing ideas with co-teachers, and adding support over time could bring together resources, question banks, and revision far more thoroughly than a single book could (ever)!

    Tech Requirements:
    Tech for Canvas is quite high - you need to be able to download Canvas to a specific server that can support the number of students you expect to have log in to your platform at any given time. If you have a small group of 15 students, for example, my computer *should* be able to handle the server load. If I have multiple sections of 30 students with a time-sensitive it's advised to have a dedicated server (school space, say). 

    From here, knowledge of basic web programming is expected. Customization is key and having the knowhow is necessary.

    Reviews:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/canvas]]>     2022-12-19 09:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424599233     Ding Talk /Ding ding https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424669839 2022-12-19 10:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424669839 Memrise Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424671581 Memrise is a language app primarily used to teach vocabulary, but can also help increase grammar usage. It uses flashcards that are repeated over time to help improve language learning. It is compatible with iOS, PC and Android.

    Reviews:
    https://testprepinsight.com/reviews/memrise-review/#:~:text=Their%20Pro%20plan%20is%20affordable,the%20length%20of%20your%20lessons%3B

    https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.memrise.com





    ]]>     2022-12-19 10:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424671581     Canva Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424679863 Canva is a graphic design platform with a range of tools you can use to make various projects and visual content. It is very user-friendly and has a wide range of templates to help you make videos, presentations, infographics, posters, graphs, mind maps, worksheets and much more. I often use it to make video presentation. You can even make your own class and add content, project and assignments. It is compatible with Mac, PC, Android and iOS. 

    Reviews:
    https://www.capterra.ca/reviews/168956/canva#:~:text=Canva%20is%20a%20POWERHOUSE!&text=This%20web-based%20graphic%20design,social%20media%20content%20post%20calendar.

    https://www.trustradius.com/products/canva/reviews#overview
    ]]>     2022-12-19 11:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424679863     Khan Academy Kids Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424690316 Khan Academy Kids is an EdTech app that offers students aged 2-7 a personalized learning experience that is used at their own pace. There is a range of core subjects that are covered, including language, reading, writing, literacy and math. It includes instructional videos, practice exercises, games and more. All of this can be utilized in class, as long as devices are available to students. It encourages student agency inside and outside of the classroom. It is compatible with Mac, PC, Android and iOS.

    Reviews:
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/khan-academy-kids#:~:text=Among%20this%20crowded%20field%2C%20Khan,tons%20of%20charm%20and%20style.

    https://www.amazon.com/Khan-Academy-Kids-BETA/product-reviews/B07FDP9QCB]]>     2022-12-19 11:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424690316     Bouncy balls https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424691219 Link https://bouncyballs.org/

    This is a free classroom noise meter, monitor and management tool. The bounce balls react to noise sounds on the microphone. If the noise is too high, the give feedback by making a shh sound alerting the students to lower their voices. I mostly use this tool when my students are having group work. What is most interesting about this tool is that you can set the sensitivity of the noise according to your preference from 0-100.
    You can access this app on all platforms. It comes in different versions and they all work perfectly fine.
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/bouncy-balls


    ]]>     2022-12-19 11:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424691219     Scratch Adam_Hart https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424700458 Scratch is a coding website and app developed at MIT that uses visual programming language (block-based coding) to introduce people to computer programming and help them develop coding skills. It allows youngsters to create personalized stories, games, animations, and much more. Coding on Scratch helps students to increase 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and technology literacy. I use Scratch for my Grade 3 coding unit, and the kids absolutely love it! They love creating all sorts of projects, especially personalized stories and games.
    It is compatible with Mac, PC, Android and iOS.

    Reviews:
    https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/scratch

    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/scratch

    ]]>     2022-12-19 11:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424700458     IXL Learning https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424736918 This is a subscription based learning site for K-12.I mainly use this site for my middle school students. What I love most about the site is that it has different grade levels therefore I can assign task for all my different grades on this site. You can access this site on all platforms and most of the activities are free except if you want individualized lessons as a family, class or school. For unlimited and individualized lesson you will need to pay a fee.
    Here are some reviews about this site by different people. https://www.ixl.com/testimonialshttps://www.ixl.com/testimonials]]>     2022-12-19 12:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2424736918     Baamboozle https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425426231 https://www.baamboozle.com/
    This an online-based  platform that uses games to teach. It offers a wide selection of games on many subject areas. Baamboozle is very easy to use and it offers a free account available with lots of content availability right away. If you want to get more in-depth access with features such as assessment tools and creation abilities, you can pay to sign-up.
    Baamboozle is a good option both for in class use and remote learning as well as homework. Since students can access it from their own devices, it's possible to game and learn from almost anywhere. Students can access this platform on any device, from computers to mobile phones.

    Reviews
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/baamboozle]]>     2022-12-20 04:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425426231     British Council Learn English https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425435035 This is an online platform for learning English through high quality courses created by the British council. What I like about this platform is that, it offers courses like reading, writing, listening and speaking. I usually use this site for my Esl students and it is very user friendly. Students can directly take courses from the site without any problems as the site is easy to navigate.
    You can access this platform on any device for free.
     
    reviews
    https://www.trustpilot.com/review/englishonline.britishcouncil.org]]>     2022-12-20 04:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425435035     WeChat https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425455773 WeChat is a Chinese instant messaging, social media and mobile app payment developed by Tencent. WeChat can be downloaded on any device but however can only function within mainland China or if the configurations are done within or by a second party within mainland.
    I like to use WeChat for communication because it very convenient and fast. Everyone in China has WeChat on their mobile phones therefore it's quick to communicate and get feedback. You can send message or make direct calls on WeChat. It also offers translation services if the users speak different languages.

    Reviews
    https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/wechat.com#:~:text=WeChat%20has%20a%20consumer%20rating,ranks%20112th%20among%20Chat%20sites.

    ]]>     2022-12-20 05:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425455773     Clip Champ https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425471302 This is an online video editor designed to make video creation easy for everyone. I mainly used this tool during my clinical practice for my teaching certificate .It really made my life so much easier. Clip Champ currently works in google chrome. The Clip Champ mobile App is  currently only available for iOS.

    Reviews
    https://www.softwareadvice.com/video-making/clipchamp-profile/]]>     2022-12-20 05:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425471302     Scanning pens https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425480336 These scanning pens are good to use for vocabulary tasks especially to assist my students with needs. It makes reading easier as they can scan and translate the difficult words before and during reading.]]> 2022-12-20 05:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2425480336 Blender danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426627766 Blender is a free and open source 3D Creation Suite. It's available for Mac, Linux and Windows and Blender Apps for IOS and Android are planned to be released in the future.

    Blender has a steep learning curve and getting started can be a bit challenging, but once the basics are mastered students really enjoy it as it can do or create pretty much anything they can imagine. 
    Photo realistic renders, video game assets, 3D Printing, 3D animation, 2D Animation, Video Editing, VFX, Motion Tracking, Digital Sculpting, Physics simulations, VR integration... 

    There is a huge and helpful community surrounding Blender on YouTube and Reddit and there are a bunch of tutorials available for self directed studies. 

    Review

     https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/blender]]>     2022-12-21 11:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426627766     Google Forms danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426637888 Google Forms has the capability of auto grading quizzes and then carry that grade over into google classroom. 

    My school heavily relies on the Google for Education Suite and we run everything through Google. 
    Our LMS, Teacherease, integrates flawlessly into the Google for Education tools. It automatically carries over data from Google Classroom into TE. 

    A google form is easy to set up and with Google classroom and an LMS that works in unison with the Google suite this is a real time saver.  ]]>     2022-12-21 12:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426637888     Google Classroom danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426645592 Google Classroom is not just a learning management system, but also a very powerful Classroom/ Time management tool.

    Classroom has the possibility to create topics. If you set up one topic to be Classroom rules, norms and expectations, you can add materials, such as a google doc or a google slide that your students can collaboratively fill with norms and expectations that will be available at all times. This was obviously more important during the pandemic, but it has proven to be effective outside the classroom as well. Some expectations extend beyond the walls of the classroom and having a virtual set of rules available at all times is a great way of keeping the students aware of these rules and expectations. 

    In regards to time management. Assignments can be scheduled to be released by the minute and so can deadlines. 
    If you spend some time planning ahead and break down assignments into smaller chunks and assign them at pre-selected points in the lesson it can be used as a time management tool as well. 
    This works great in a station rotation setting. For example, you have 10 different stations, but students will only visit 5 of them and then meet with other students to share and learn about the stations they didn't visit from the other student. To do so they get a google form attached to their assignment. 
    every 5 minutes there is a switch to a new station. Students will use their smartphone, receive their new station, learn the content and then have to get answers from another student to answer the google form that was attached to the assignment. 


    ]]>     2022-12-21 12:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426645592     TeacherEase danieljohanneshenrich https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426653815 Teacherease is not just a Learning Management system, but also a great way to communicate with the parents. 
    The parents can either install an app on their phone and get instant updates about their child's progress in real time, or frequently log in to the parents web portal and check manually. 

    Additionaly, TE has the option of creating "behavior logs" and sharing these with the parents (or hiding them if sensitive). Teachers can send and receive emails through the tool. 

    Another big plus is that it seamlessly integrates with Google Classroom and saves a lot of time carrying over grades and assignments from one system to another  ]]>     2022-12-21 12:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2426653815     Seesaw by Thomas https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2427728519 Who the tool is for: Seesaw is an online remote learning and communication platform designed for teachers, students, and parents.
    What platform the tool is for: You can download ıt from the google playstore, but all you need is an internet connection and a modern web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome gives the best experience, but the latest versions of Safari, Firefox, and other internet browsers should all work on both Macs & PCs.
    Example for classroom use: Teachers can assign all sorts of tasks on Seesaw, which can be as simple as a scanned worksheet or as involved as a multistep assignment with video tutorials and integration of Google Docs. Check out this tutorial on how to post a basic assignment on Seesaw, which includes the option to add voice instructions for students (great at any age but particularly important for younger students). As an added bonus, teachers can view all assignment submissions at once to gauge  students' understanding of a concept or skill.
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-seesaw
    Revıews: Pros: Intuitive for students and teachers. Tons of ideas up for grabs in the Activity Library. Cons: In the paid skills feature, skills and standards must be manually entered. Bottom Line: A powerful multimedia learning and communication tool that demonstrates student progress over time.
    https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/seesaw]]>     2022-12-23 00:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bturner101/gsyyvt3rid7ssg6n/wish/2427728519