https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x en-us 2022-04-04 17:22:08 UTC 2022-04-06 18:06:53 UTC hello@padlet.com bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129454071 The collaborative options Padlet offers, makes it ideal for both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Students can contribute notes, videos, voice, links, artifacts, and so much more to one virtual board. These choices allow for differentiation for all levels of learners. Presenting information in varying formats increases student engagement and allows for diversity and creativity. For project based learning, Padlet can help students organize thoughts and ideas as well as links to information.  After reading poetry, students can use Padlet to discuss it and even write their own (TeachThought, 2022). It can also be used to publish conclusions. It aligns to ISTE Standards Digital Citizen by requiring students to communicate respectfully with one another and Global Collaborator by allowing students to collaborate with peers (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129454071 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129454372 Since Explain Everything allows multiple users to work on a single presentation at the same time, it can be used in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. Differentiation takes place by allowing users to explore and use a variety of functions and tools. By mixing media, students can demonstrate content knowledge and skill building. When solving math problems or discussing theories, Explain Everything can allow users to discuss ideas while showing work and thought progression. It can be used to align to ISTE Standards Computational Thinker by facilitating problem-solving and Empowered Learner by using technology to seek feedback and demonstrate learning (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129454372 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129455045 Canva is an excellent design tool to use for PBL activities. The variety of choices allow learners to creatively customize artifacts that represent their understand and skill development. Because of it's sharing abilities students can collaborate instantly, which makes it ideal for both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. An example of how it can be used for PBL is to create a poster of the evolution of human civil rights or to create a tri fold brochure explaining how local businesses can increase environmental sustainability (TeachThought, 2022). Canva aligns best to ISTE Standard Creative Communicator because it allows students to leverage the use of technology to communicate complex ideas and create customized messages for intended audiences (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129455045 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129455513 Google for Education offers several tools that can be used collaboratively for PBL projects. All files in Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive are shareable and provide users with instant access to shared files. These application can be used synchronously, for example when using Google Meet or Hangouts, students can video chat or text. It also can be used asynchronously when student contribute to and curate artifacts for projects. Teachers can monitor progress and provide real time feedback to all shared files. The vast options each application has, for example, Google Slides, allow users to creatively personalize their learning experience. For example when students discuss the impact abiotic factors have on their local environment, students can use Google Meet to discuss topics, they can document research using Google Docs, they can make graphs using Google Sheets, and they can submit it to Google Classroom so that the teacher can provide feedback. This platform offers something that can align to most ISTE Standards. The ones that standout are Empowered Learner because it allows them to build networks to customize learning, Knowledge Constructor because students can use a variety of tools to create artifacts, and Global Collaborator because students can use these tools to collaborate with  peers and experts (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129455513 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129457385 Students can connect their personal experiences using apps like Flipgrip. When used in a PBL project, Flipgrid can allow students to be creative and take ownership of their knowledge and understanding, personalizing the experience. High dynamic tech tools like Flipgrid can help all students be engaged in the project and the ease of use allow any leveled learner to participate. It can be used in a synchronous or asynchronous environment since the collaborators have instant access to posts. For example, when planning a debate from historical figures viewpoint, Flipgrid can be used a the tool to cast/post the debate between students (TeachThought, 2022). Using Flipgrid aligns to ISTE Standard Global Collaborator because it requires students to use technology to work with others (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129457385 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129460651 Project Pals allows teachers to view student progress and group dynamics while giving students a platform to organize and collect work in one place. The reflection tab allows teachers to give feedback to the groups project and offer help if needed. This tool works in both synchronous and asynchronously. Since teachers can populate directions, informational tabs, and content, scaffolding is available for learnings. Project Pals allows for personalized choices which increases engagement. Using design thinking, students can use Project Pals to innovate something for their community. This tools aligns to ISTE Standard Global Collaborator by allowing students to use digital tools to connect with one another and Creative Communicator by allowing students to use a variety of digital objects to communicate complex ideas (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129460651 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129463066 The Project Foundry allows teachers to efficiently plan, document, assess, and manage project based learning. Not only does it allow students to receive a personalized learning experience, but it provides teachers with the ability to monitor and assess the students learning. The real-time AI data, guides students in the direction they should be going, increasing engagement. Because it allows students to learn at their own pace, The Project Foundry is ideal for asynchronous learning environments. When preforming science based projects, such as determining the rate of stream flow, The Foundry Project can be used to document the hypothesis, collect and record data, analyze the data, reflect on the analysis and present the information. It aligns to ISTE standards Computational Thinker by storing and sorting data and Empowered Learner by leveraging technology to help learners meet their learning goals (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017).. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129463066 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129464087 Engaging students in projects often increases when the student can see the use of it in their everyday life. Transforming learning into animation is something that attracts and engages students that are interested in gaming or even cartoons. Animaker allows students to demonstrate their learning by creating animated presentations, inforgraphics, and posters. For example, by animating science concepts, students can learn about the steps behind animating while displaying their knowledge of scientific concepts. With all of the features available in Animaker, students can use their creativity to design the project as complex or basic as they like. They can make still images, moving images, add voice, or even music. Animaker is best for asynchronous learning,  allowing students to spend as much time learning the different functions of the digital tool as they need. It aligns to ISTE Standards for Innovative Designer and Computational thinker (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017).. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129464087 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129466456 Thing Link can be used in PBL projects by allowing users to collaboratively track and store data, then present it in a unique story. It can be used in both synchronous and asynchronous environments since it allows multiple users to collaborate simultaneously and is relatively easy to use. It allows for student choice which increases engagement and motivation. It can provide teachers with formative and summative assessment data. When used in an art project, Thing Link can be used to explain different expressions, theories, messaging, and symbols. It aligns to ISTE Standards Creative Communicator by allowing students to customize messages for an intended audience and Innovative Designers by allowing users to create authentic artifacts (ISTE Standards for Students, 2017). ]]> 2022-04-04 20:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129466456 bjennybell https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129473197 Drawing on the use of multimedia, Seesaw allows students communicate learning in several different ways. Students can record themselves, take pictures of work, take videos and upload images and files. Students are only limited by their creativity. It organizes student work in much the same way a digital portfolio does. When using Seesaw for project based learning, Seesaw assignments can be modified with specific content in mind or they even offer a PBL template that allows users to draw, write, snap photos, and create video reflections. Due to the collaborative features, Seesaw can be used for both synchronous and asynchronous learning. This tool would be ideal for an ELA comprehension unit. Seesaw helps students meet ISTE Standards for Empowered Learner and Knowledge Constructor. ]]> 2022-04-04 21:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bjennybell/ohtyx9wyyp3wj43x/wish/2129473197