https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m Made with panache en-us 2022-01-25 17:12:14 UTC 2025-12-23 10:20:14 UTC hello@padlet.com scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011746435 CommonLit includes 2,000 reading passages for grades 3-12, "complemented by aligned interim assessments, growth-oriented data, and expert-led teacher development" (CommonLit, 2014-2022). English Language Arts teachers can create assignments, and link classes directly from Google Classroom. The reading passages in CommonLit are various lexile levels and contain additional virtual tools to support student's diverse needs in a virtual learning environment. For instance, students can use up to six highlighting colors to highlight text within passages, within annotation tools. In addition, there are guiding questions, assessment question and discussion questions (CommonLit, 2014-2022). Also, students are able to increase font size, translate in about 40 languages and access the read aloud feature (CommonLit, 2014-2022).]]> 2022-01-25 17:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011746435 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011748469 Loom is a free resource that allows anyone to record presentations (Loom, 2022). This helps personalize instruction for students in a remote learning environment. For instance, during current physical learning environments, several students have been absent due quarantine regulations. However, with Loom, teachers can record lessons further explaining to students how to complete assignments. This way students who need guided practice can access that extra layer of support and students who were present in the physical classroom can also access the lesson, which can be referred back to in order to hear clear instructions or have access to the teacher reteaching the lesson, with a click of a button.]]> 2022-01-25 17:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011748469 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011751814 Classcraft is more than just a virtual classroom management tool. Through this virtual tool, teachers can apply tiered intervention to meet special student needs (Classcraft, 2022). Students are motivated through gaming to complete meet class content learning goals and PBIS behavior expectations (Classcraft, 2022). For instance, for a student diagnosed with ADHD, a teacher can write specific school behavior goals that can earn the student game play time and avatar upgrades (Classcraft, 2022). Then, the student can participate in competitions with peers or collaborate with peers in reaching the game play goal.]]> 2022-01-25 17:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011751814 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011753001 Blooket is an online platform that helps teachers access various content review games. This game increases motivation, competition, interaction and collaboration in content. It offers various types of games that can be used with content, minimizing the risk of bored students. These review games can help meet student's diverse needs by allowing them a chance to comprehend content through high interest gaming and engagement. Through Blooket, teachers can assign both synchronous live sessions or asynchronous assignments to help check for understanding and guide instruction.]]> 2022-01-25 17:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011753001 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011755295 Coming from a school district that uses Chromebooks for students, knowing how to use the 13 embedded accessibility features, is vital in order to meet student's diverse needs. Schools, and teachers can help provide students with a more personalized virtual learning environment by teaching students and parent how to access their device embedded features in order to help students make greater learning gains. A couple of there features include, Text-to-Speech, and Chrome Live Caption (Google, n.d.).]]> 2022-01-25 17:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011755295 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011761876 Through Google Apps Scripts (n.d.), anyone can read these developers steps to add the free Google Slide translator onto their slides deck. This Google feature can be used to meet multilingual students needs and increase access to various content material. This helps empower student's to take change in their learning, in order to comprehend new knowledge being presented. ]]> 2022-01-25 17:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011761876 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011764271 Flipgrip is a popular virtual tool for educators to use, in order to increase interaction between peers and teachers. Not only that, but it's a fun way for students to practice their public speaking skills, which include eye contact, voice projection, posture, and content knowledge. Both introvert and extrovert type of students practice speaking skills, editing and over time can boost their self-confidence. Flipgrid can be used for personalized learning in a virtual environment by using daily learning student reflections (Microsoft, 2022).]]> 2022-01-25 17:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011764271 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011766329 Through Phet, math teachers and parents can guide students to access various digital manipulatives, which might not be available in remote learning environments. Not only that, but Phet offers various simulations that can be used in math, science, physics and chemistry (University of Colorado, 2022). This helps educators personalize virtual learning environments for diverse students who may require additional virtual tools to help understand concepts, which are more hands on and visual (University of Colorado, 2022). ]]> 2022-01-25 17:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011766329 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011768074 Educational Duct Tape Podcast offers tons of advice and knowledge on new media that could enhance diverse students learning capabilities (WordPress, 2022). This advice comes from various knowledgable people with some sort of background in education. After listening to just one episode one can learn from experts like instructional technology specialist and a special education analyst. These tools shared by these podcaster presenters are virtual tools that teachers can use to personalize virtual learning environments.]]> 2022-01-25 17:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011768074 scastro145 https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011781636 Pear Deck is a Google add-on that helps teacher create interactive, engaging lessons for diverse learners (Pear Deck, 2021). This tool can be used in any subject-matter. One way Language Arts teachers can implement Pear Deck to create personalized learning for diverse learners is by allowing students to use virtual tools; such as annotating. Once teachers add these tools, students can directly interact with the text and circle, highlight, add text and use a virtual pencil to mark up the text. As a result, diverse student learners will deepen their knowledge and increase literacy mastery.]]> 2022-01-25 17:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/scastro145/jivd7fx6tk8tfw0m/wish/2011781636