https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f EDU 3640 en-us 2021-02-09 20:30:52 UTC 2021-02-10 21:45:35 UTC hello@padlet.com jasminet313 https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1184561935 https://www.khanacademy.org/

Khan Academy is an interactive learning resource that offers: instructional videos, practice exercises, and assistance from content professionals. The website provides lessons in a wide range of academic subjects. Utilizing Khan Academy provides a sense of differentiation in instruction from what is offered in class. Lessons increase in difficulty once mastery is demonstrated. Because no two students learn the same it is helpful to implement various resources as it may be the difference that enhanced content understanding/retention. Khan Academy promotes engagement because it is self paced and interactive. ]]> 2021-02-09 20:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1184561935 jasminet313 https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1184814304 https://get.plickers.com  

Plickers is an innovative tool for instantly collecting multiple-choice responses from students. Using this program, teachers can administer formative assessments and scan answers. Plickers does so through the use of scannable cards, that inevitably cut costs on clickers and technology that often substitute this method. The utilization of such a device encourages participation while making it easy for young students who lack knowlegde on how to operate clickers, tablets, or phones. It enhances engagement by generating a more playful environment rather than a paper test which takes more time to grade and compile results.]]> 2021-02-09 21:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1184814304 jasminet313 https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1185053777 https://www.canva.com/ 

Canva is an online design tool that makes logo and flyer making possible for all. Canva has also adapted its platform for educators during these times of remote teaching/learning by including features similar to Google Classroom. On canva teachers can create classes, add students, and design templates for students to build upon and demonstrate content knowledge in creative ways. Canva is a great to for developing graphic organizers and allows students to visually map out thoughts and ideas using this platform. This tool increases engagement by supplying students with endless resources for creative poster/presentation making that is clear and easy to use. ]]> 2021-02-09 23:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1185053777 jasminet313 https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1188535422 https://kahoot.com/schools/ 

Kahoot is another fun twist at assessing student learning. Similar to Plickers, Kahoot allows instructors to generate multiple choice and true or false questions as well as polls/surveys for students to interact with. Using a phone, laptop or tablet students can enter the Kahoot pin to join a session where they will answer content related questions. This can be a competeive activity where students get points based on quickness and correct responses. This testing tool allows teachers to evaluate knowledge and see areas that may need more explaining . Kahoot enhances engagement through competition and by ridding the classroom of boring pen and paper assessments.]]> 2021-02-10 17:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1188535422 jasminet313 https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1188643639 https://equitymaps.com/

Equity Maps is a great tool for tracking participation among students. The program will keep track of which students spoke, the duration of each interaction, and can produce visuals of the dialogue that took place. Equity Maps is compatible with both Zoom and Google Meet. The goal of this tool is to encourage equity of participation and promote student engagement in class discussions. Its utilization has proven to enrich dialogue and make conversations more meaningful and a collaborative effort. It allows instructors to track the nature of each members involvement in the discussion and observe possible patterns. Engagement is increased due to the desire to contribute.]]> 2021-02-10 17:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jasminet313/gtc6chefwbj6k41f/wish/1188643639