Tech Tools Worth Sharing by Avis Paul https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k In this Padlet, you will share at least one tech tool that you use and love. en-us 2018-04-11 17:28:50 UTC 2023-01-29 11:44:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Classroom Screen avispaul https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/250843978 The best screen for every classroom. This is a fun tech tool to explore and project in your classroom.]]> 2018-04-11 17:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/250843978 Online Algebra Tool - Andrea Smith https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262068354 As a math teacher I am always trying to make connections to algebra or geometry since those ate the classes students will be taking in high school. For Algebra Desmos.com is good for graphing equations

For geometry Geogebra is okay, but I (personally) find it a frustrating platform]]> 2018-05-19 00:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262068354 Dreambox Math-Leah Montequin https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262124581 My grade level uses Dreambox math with all of our kindergarteners. We find that it supports our district curriculum (Bridges) pretty well and seems to be pretty engaging for students. For myself as a 1/2 day kindergarten teacher, I find it a great way to use 10 minutes of technology time as students rotate through centers in a meaningful way to support their learning. As they complete certain activities then new ones become available to them so they can work at their own pace. Dreambox is a fee based program however. ]]> 2018-05-19 18:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262124581 Seesaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262135867 In my kindergarten classroom students document and show their learning through Seesaw. I am impressed with their ability to take photos, videos, type words, and complete activities I push out to them. It is also a great way to communicate student learning with families. Parents are able to view their child's post and even leave comments. I look forward to showing next years class even more with Seesaw, this was my first year using the tool!  
-Jessica McNary ]]> 2018-05-19 23:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262135867 Story Jumper https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262194932 When I taught creative writing, we'd use Story Jumper to put images to our stories.  Students can work on a story collaboratively or they can work independently. They can also publish hard copies of their books as well.]]> 2018-05-20 17:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262194932 Google Read&Write https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262380306 As a speech-language pathologist in a high school setting - one of my tasks is helping support IEP accommodations. This year, we had a student that had oral test taking for standardized tests (e.g. PSAT-9/10, SAT), however, we were struggling to ensure that EVERY time a quiz or test was scheduled in class, a provider was available to read to her at the same time. We discovered that with Google Read&Write, this student could not only have the quiz read to her, but she could do so independently! Her scores have significantly improved, and she enjoys the independence and freedom of staying in the classroom with her peers for testing.]]> 2018-05-21 14:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262380306 Kahoot! and iMovie https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262388525 For more direct instruction and learning review, my students have used Kahoot! they enjoy this trivia style game for test reviews. At this time, they typically use their own devices, but I occasionally check out an iPad cart. Similarly, I like to use Poll Everywhere, which is embedded in our lecture notes to question student understanding as we are working on notes. It has helped to keep my students engaged. 

For more creative learning, I like to have students develop learning videos with iMovie. Either making a vodcast of content or exploring extensions of content has been a fun way to keep students inquiring about their learning. It also gives them a way to practice public speaking skills without public presentation.

]]> 2018-05-21 14:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262388525 Graphic Design elissajane https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262406219 For my business students who need an introduction to design software, I really like using Ribbet. It is a truncated version of Photoshop, and very easy to use. While not as versatile as Adobe Creative Suite Products, it is easy to access from most computers and students can use it on Chromebooks. I've tried a lot of free and easy to use graphic programs, and Ribbet far surpasses the others for a host of reasons. They just updated their user interface, adding more features and making it even more intuitive to use. 

- Elissa Jane Mastel]]> 2018-05-21 15:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262406219 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262439677 My life changed when I started using Google Classroom! It has made grading, assigning homework, and giving student feedback so much easier for me as I am trying to transition to a more paper-less classroom. I like using Google Docs and Hyperdocs for students to respond to writing prompts, and I think they put in more effort when they are typing their responses rather than using pencil and paper. I also love using Google Forms Quizzes because they are super easy to grade! 
-Clare Dardis

]]> 2018-05-21 17:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262439677 MobyMax https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262539779 MobyMax has become a great way to differentiate in my classroom. There are lessons for all content areas that are aligned with standards. Math, vocab and reading are all adaptive. I often have it is a rotation during literacy and math. That way I can work with small groups and all students have some time to work at their level independently. Plus I can track their data and progress. One thing that is important to ensure it's success is to motivate students to focus by showing real-time data, printing out badges and celebrating their successes. 
-Tracy Simpson]]> 2018-05-22 01:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262539779 Nearpod https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262540420 I used Nearpod last year as a student teacher when my school introduced it to the entire staff. I haven't used it this year because it's difficult not being one to one; however it is a great tool for engagement. You can create your own or there are tons of free lesson plans already on there. I'm not sure how much it is to upgrade your version, but you can do that for more access to lesson plans and cool tools. 
-Tracy Simpson]]> 2018-05-22 01:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262540420 Schoology https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262545887 I use Schoology in my classrooms. While I use Google Classroom as well, I like the organization of Schoology with the folders, rather than having to tag and search. By using the folders, students can see exactly what's in each one without wondering if there's more out there. In addition to Schoology being helpful to me to organize assignments and activities within units, I find it a good tool for students to share with each other as well.  I recently had some success with students sharing review tips and resources with each other on Schoology.
-Ryan Hargraves]]> 2018-05-22 02:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262545887 Memrise https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262553958 This tool is mainly used to practice vocabulary.  Memrise is based on brain research and will remind you when it is time to review certain vocabulary.  Once you've practiced certain vocabulary enough times and they are in your long-term memory your need to review them decreases.  There is also a feature called mems that help the learner remember certain words by using an image or words to associate with a certain word or phrase.  Memrise really works well for beginning level world language classes or any class where students need to learn to recognize and spell vocabulary.  It is mainly geared towards learners, and not specifically teachers, so that makes it a little tricky to use as well. I've had mixed reviews from students, but some absolutely love it. 
-Jason Herrman]]> 2018-05-22 03:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262553958 Using google classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262773086 I use google classroom where students have to submit assignments and read through the lesson to reinforce anything that they didn't understand. I post videos and websites that allow students extra practice. I have started using this these last two years and only recently did I learn how to add more than one class session at a time. Then I learned that you can import from google drive. They use to allow you to invite parents, but this year I had a hard time accessing this. ]]> 2018-05-22 17:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262773086 The two technology tools that I use the most are Kahoots for quizzes and Google Classroom for assignments. Google Classroom has really helped me keep assignments organized. Presentations are so much easier because I can find their slideshows without extensive searching and it's all in one place. My students also love Kahoots. I made 87 Kahoots this year for various quizzes. Students are more engaged and competitive. The only drawback is students who click in too quickly and get the answer incorrect because they want to win. After reading what other teachers have to say, I am interested in checking out Memrise. https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262818904 -JoAnn Moran]]> 2018-05-22 19:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262818904 Doctopus--Paul Koslovsky paul_koslovsky https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262870083 I have been using Doctopus, along with Goobric, for about four years now and it helped rid my classroom of plagiarism. Not only that but I can help track the students' progress as they write. This has allowed me to help edit and revise with the students in real time, even if I'm at home or at school. ]]> 2018-05-23 00:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/262870083 Kahoot and Google Forms https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263055240 These are the 2 tech tools that I use most for formative assessments.  Of the 2 I find Google Forms to more enlightening as to where the students are in their learning.  While Kahoot is fun and a good review tool, I find that students tend to blurt out answers so it is difficult to know what actually knows the answers and who is good at listening.  Beyond these tools, I use Google Classroom sometimes which is why I signed up for this course.

- Aimee Benimeli]]> 2018-05-23 14:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263055240 Schoology https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263085449 I use Schoology on a regular basis in my classroom. I find it to be a great way to keep my resources organized for the students. I think the best advantage to Schoology is the fact that it is connected to my grade book and I can upload my assignments after they have been graded. Having it linked to turn-it-in has been another nice addition. ]]> 2018-05-23 16:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263085449 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263169004 I discovered The Google this year. I love it for posting assignments, absent students can get it when they want. I also love it for bellwork and exit tickets, I can submit a question through it and keep track of responses very easily. 
Mason Williams]]> 2018-05-23 20:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263169004 Sway from Office https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263219570
I can quickly put together a slide and video presentation that presents visually like a web site. All the search tools are on the right side, just click and it inserts into the storyboard. From there click on Design to see the presentation. It's so fast and easy.
Sherry Hamby]]> 2018-05-24 03:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263219570 Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263367495 I hae been using Google Classroom for a couple years and love the "back up" it gives to class information. Students can be directed to the classroom so there is not so much repeat going on. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and practice with other tools.
Sharon Speedy]]> 2018-05-24 14:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263367495 Prezi https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263404170 I have used Prezi as an alternative presentation system to PowerPoint and Google Slides.  Prezi adds a non-linear organization that is far more organic and flexible than the other two,  allowing for zooming and rotation.  It also functions far better as a stand-alone presentation tool that can be experienced.  I have had students say that it has allowed their presentations to stick out against the backdrop of the others.]]> 2018-05-24 16:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263404170 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263526586 The only technology I have tried is google classroom.  I have made announcements, given assignments, and asked questions.  Our students do not have access to technology in school, so I mostly have used it for homework.  The students who do homework used google classroom and liked it.  I liked that they could take a picture of their work and upload it.  It is very difficult to find any kind of technology that is math equation friendly]]> 2018-05-25 02:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263526586 Plickers https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263606278 Plickers is a great tool that allows teachers to check for understanding, provide content review for students, or conduct quick surveys and see the results in real time. Each student is assigned a plickr card which they hold up and rotate, based on how they choose to respond, in order to answer a question being presented. The teacher uses the Plicker app that he/she has downloaded to their Smart device and scans the room. It's a fun, easy quick way to informally assess students.]]> 2018-05-25 11:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263606278 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263743784 I took a CoPilot class earlier this year and it was an intro into Google Classroom. As an interventionist, I did not see how I could integrate this into my groups; however when I did, I loved it. I could get kids excited about the same things I would be doing with pencil and paper by just placing it on Google Classrooms. We did a digital discussion on one of the texts we were reading. The rule was that no one could speak only discuss through classrooms. The discussion we had was better than most. I can see Google Classrooms integrated into schools quite easily.
-Kristin Duncan]]> 2018-05-25 22:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263743784 Zearn https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263747994 This year we just adopted the Engage NY Math Curriculum. Zearn is a fantastic online resource because it goes right along with the lessons students are learning in class. Students have their own accounts and get the opportunity to pass levels and missions as they progress through the curriculum. I love that after I teach something, I can put students on Zearn and it reinforces the concepts and skills they just learned through videos and games. Students are also able to move at their own pace, and struggling students get extra support through Zearns questioning and teacher modeling videos.

-Allie Hatch]]> 2018-05-25 23:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263747994 HyperDoc https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263787886 HyperDocs changed the way I wrote lesson plans for substitutes in my classroom. This is a blended learning approach that allows me to control exactly what and how the lesson is presented to students. I can create videos or use already created ones to teach the students what I need for them to know. In the HyperDoc I can create and link activities I want them working on. They are self paced and students can ask questions as they go. There is also a collaboration/reflection activity near the end to further discussion and allow them to give feedback on their peers ideas.
~Kai Miller]]> 2018-05-26 14:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263787886 WeVideo https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263811490 This year, I took a Digital Storytelling Class and it was awesome. We learned to use WeVideo for sharing digital stories- basically making simple videos with audio recording of students telling the story along with pictures. I was afraid it would be too hard for 4th graders, but honestly with very little instruction students jumped right in and were teaching me how to do new stuff. It was a great way to make their writing more dynamic and created a real new audience for their writing. After we did our first project, students were begging to do more! Also it allows students to share their videos through Google Classroom]]> 2018-05-26 20:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263811490 FlipGrid- Roath https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263825957 FlipGrid is an excellent resource for discussions and checking for understanding. Essentially, you post a question whether in text form or through video and people respond to it. Students record a video response to the question or prompt. There is an app or they can do it on most school devices. The teacher side allows you to have multiple threads for different classes or discussions as well as being able to lock everyone but the instructor from seeing the video or comments. When I taught college courses, I used this as a discussion board replacement because it worked on so many skills and people liked to see each other and feel like there was a conversation happening!]]> 2018-05-27 02:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263825957 Pixton maryhl https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263829639 This is a comic strip or story board tech tool that I've used for a couple of years. Recently, my students demonstrated their understanding of the water cycle, as they created a story around the movement of a water molecule. There are numerous backgrounds, individuals, props available for creative and engaging work.  I use this as a summative assessment or a review that checks for understanding; essentially open note. They have also created comic frames that feature the parts of an atom. I do require students to do some pre-planning on paper before they start. I use this for middle school Science.  Attached is a comic I created as a demo... it is from a readers theater on the Particle Theory of Matter]]> 2018-05-27 04:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263829639 Kahoot It https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263862855 Kahoot is a fun way to take a practice quiz.  I used it at the end of class, and the students looked forward to it every time. Students liked creating their own screen names and seeing the leaderboard.
 Kahoot is more limited than Pear Deck in the types of questions that can be asked, but it is great for multiple choice questions.  Kahoot does restrict the number of characters that can be used
in the question, so if forces me to keep the questions straight forward.  
A fun side note, Kahoot's website is Kahoot.it and they actually had to have an address in Italy for the .it extension.  I like telling the students they are playing in Italy when they Kahoot.it
~Patti Rojec


]]> 2018-05-27 14:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263862855 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263882623 Google Classroom has been a lifesaver for me.  I used to have absent students take so much of my time 'the next day' to get their missing assignments /notes /etc.  I love that they now know where to get all of that information and it takes me 2 seconds to say, "Look on Google Classroom". 
 I upload my notes and or any worksheets and they have access to that information as well.  
When I am absent, I can send students their assignments a/o messages as well. 
-Anna Martinez]]> 2018-05-27 18:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/263882623 Seesaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264149605 I started using Seesaw last year and I love this tech tool!  I actually became a Seesaw Ambassador because I use it SO much and can get anyone started on the upgraded Seesaw for free. Seesaw is a tool that I use to record my students reading or doing activities and I can communicate with parents as well using Seesaw.  It is super easy to use and I would be happy to get anyone started on Seesaw because it has really change how I teach!  The students really love using Seesaw as well. Terrie Catlow]]> 2018-05-29 05:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264149605 Desmos https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264412175 Our school district uses Schoology as a LMS, and I have used some of the features on it (quizzes, videos, assignments, calendars).  But others have already mentioned Schoology, so I will write about a math tool I use often.  Desmos is a graphing utility.  It is available as an app or as a website.  Students love the convenience, but need guidance in not using it purely as a guess-and-check equation editor.  I like that students can plot points and then find an equation that fits the points.
(Kay Van Danacker)]]> 2018-05-30 02:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264412175 Quizizz - Rothman https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264565001 https://quizizz.com/ I see Kahoot getting a lot of love here, but I prefer Quizizz.  Quizizz provides better feedback on the students and the questions without having to download anything like Kahoot requires.  It the quizzes can be assigned as homework or played live.  Unlike Kahoot you do not need a "teacher" screen in use since the questions and answers are all on the students' devices.  They will also be self-paced.]]> 2018-05-30 15:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264565001 Pinterest! gjones44 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264610359 I haven't used many tech tools in my classroom yet, but I do love Pinterest! For art I am constantly creating boards for new projects and to expand on projects that I already do. It seems to open up students imagination to how many different possible solutions there might be to a set of learning goals. It helps me learn different classroom and art show physical set ups. Pinterest has also connected me with other blogs and websites that are valuable. ]]> 2018-05-30 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/264610359 Google Classrrom slawson14 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/265503402 The tech that I used the most this past year was Google Classroom. I work with reluctant sped students who really are not into school work.  For most of my students, this was a great motivator to do written work.  for my most reluctant student, this did not work so well.  I am hoping to learn some new tech tools to bring into my limited class time with them.
Sharyl Kay Lawson

]]> 2018-06-04 22:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/265503402 Google Sites bvonohlen https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/266904102 One goal I accomplished this year was to have a class website. I had a page for each of my math classes and one for games and growth mindset. I used it to upload our notes/practices from class. I also directed kids to it for further help and practice with each learning target - with specific links to Khan and online games I found. Kids used it! We don't have computers available everyday and the other content teachers usually check them out before I realize I want them - so my goal for next year is to have a Google Classroom for students and use more collaborative and engaging tools I learn from this class!]]> 2018-06-12 21:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/266904102 Quizlet https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/267464403 This application has been helpful in both Biology and Algebra. In Biology we use Quizlet to get the foundation of vocabulary and then used Kahoots to study and practice concepts. My co-teacher and I knew what stuck and what we had to reteach so it was beneficial to the overall class. In Algebra we went OLD SCHOOL with paper and kids first. We had paper, markers, and no technology. The kids had to find a word, a definition, and an example. We mixed up three different groups and they taught each other. After that I added words and definition on Quilt to test how much they retained. We are really working on academic vocabulary and speaking in a more professional manner. 
Ellen McHugh Angeles

]]> 2018-06-16 20:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/267464403 WeVideo- Lisa Carter https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/268673151 I have used WeVideo with students as a way to incorporate digital storytelling. Of course, they have to go through the writing process before they can take it to the computer and start their digital storytelling. At first, I used it with music and pictures. When I first introduced it to students, of course, they played around and found ways to add in videos, their own voice recordings, and truly make it their own. At the end, students publish their video and it can be shared through YouTube or saved as a file in Google Drive.]]> 2018-06-27 02:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/268673151 Educreations https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/268802711 I use Educreations in my classroom to create instructional videos that allow students to learn and practice skills during independent time.  I teach kindergarten, so this tool is a great help in building my students' independent work skills and listening skills!  As of now, I mostly use it to reinforce handwriting formation, spelling, reading, and sentence structure skills.  You can create classes to assign videos to students or share links to your videos for students to view at home.  I could go on forever about Educreations, so I decided to add a link to one of my handwriting videos so you can see some of the awesome features and things you can do!  
-Meghan Binski]]> 2018-06-28 01:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/268802711 Google-Jenica Gold https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269106770 I really love using google classroom because it is such an easy tool for my students to navigate. They usually come knowing all the features of google classroom and I like they they are in charge of their own documents and slides. It really lets them have a sense of ownership of their work and they love typing their essays, finding pictures and creates slides to present with classmates. It is one of my favorite tools to use because it is also easy for me to access and grade assignments.]]> 2018-07-02 01:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269106770 Adobe Spark Video and PicEdu jmtscherter https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269186214 I have used both of these as iPad apps and Adobe Spark on my laptop. I have used PicEdu to make collages of student work - they go around taking pictures with the iPad and I have put the collage together for them.  I think with teaching they could create their own collage or card. If they can't find a picture, they could also find one on the internet and add it or draw it themselves. There are many features to this app I haven't explored with the students yet, but the ones I have used are pretty easy for them to navigate with some instruction.
I have also used Adobe Spark Video to record students telling their stories. They type their stories, then they record what the have on each slide/page. You can have the students log in with google, I had them log into mine so that I could view them and edit them if I needed You can also create posters in Adobe Spark, where you can add photos and text about a topic.
Joelle Tscherter]]> 2018-07-02 19:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269186214 Google Docs https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269194178 To be honest, I often have to fight to gain access to technology for my special education students. When we do have access, we are using Google Docs to create documents using text-to-speech or we are using Lexia, Moby Max and Khan Academy. My ELL students also have access to Imagine Learning. I love Google docs/sheets for teaching students to create their own schedules, letter writing, essay writing and more. Google saves automatically and is easy to use. 

]]> 2018-07-02 21:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269194178 EdPuzzle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269213599 This summer I learned about EdPuzzle. It is for using videos to teach and track students' understanding. You can make your own video or use an existing video from youtube, khan academy, etc. You can crop videos, record an audio track (talk over a video), record audio notes (questions, comments, etc.), and add quiz questions (multiple choice or open-ended). You can also track students' progress and see how much they watched, how many times, and their scores.
You can prevent students from skipping questions and assign due dates. It also links to Google classroom, or you can email a link, or have students enter a code on an EdPuzzle account. I haven't used it with students yet, but I am excited to do so!
-Lindsey Haan]]> 2018-07-03 02:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269213599 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269222347 Last year I took a CoPilot course on using Google Classroom. I had no idea it would change my classroom assessments and feedback so much! I have my 2nd-5th grade students using the feed to post a response to a classroom discussion, proving each other with feedback, taking quizzes for our curriculum, and I am able to provide feedback they can check and read the next day.  I found it to be very user friendly from the very beginning for myself and my students!
-Kayla Simons]]> 2018-07-03 03:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269222347 Kahoot it. - Vickie Ragle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269395206 My 8th-graders love Kahoot. I use it as a teaching tool - the majority misses a question - we stop and re-teach it. It is fun and we even do team competitions. The kids like that they can use their own phones and not have to use the school supplied Chromebooks. I also like that there are many already premade presentations. Sometime I can grab one and have it for subs in emergencies.

]]> 2018-07-04 16:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269395206 Conjuguemos https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269411834 I use conjuguemos as a way for my Spanish students to practice verb conjugation and receive immediate feedback on whether they are doing the conjugations correctly. It's repetitive and not super exciting necessarily, so I try to make it more of a competition for them by giving out prizes for fastest or most accurate. ]]> 2018-07-04 21:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269411834 Nearpod-Trisha Berry https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269526256 This is a tool that can be used to increase student engagement and perform formative assessment. I find it to be very similar to Pear Deck in that you can insert a variety of media types and question types and is best used in a 1-to-1 environment. I like the fact that there are many pre-made lessons on a variety of topics that you can download (some are free, some are for purchase) and  they can be used either independently student paced or as a live lesson.]]> 2018-07-06 02:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269526256 Hyperdocs https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269579331 After taking the Hyperdoc class here on COpilot I turned into a hyperdoc making fool! On our team of four teachers we have one teacher who is very tech resistant and one newbie who was just always lost. Prior to Hyperdocs with these two I would spend FOREVER just trying to link them and explain what their kids should do on an activity tied to our IB Unit. Once I started utilizing hyperdocs, however, I simply had to share with them since the directions for the kids were already in place.. This ensured that all of our classes were being exposed to these cool activities with consistency.]]> 2018-07-06 18:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269579331 PHET-Nancy Jirka https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269588554 As a science teacher, there are tons of simulations and online labs for students to visualize a variety of science concepts.  All come with lesson plans that can be modified to suit my specific needs or objectives.  It is a great resource that I use all year in all my science classes.

]]> 2018-07-06 22:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269588554 Kahoot bee011834_1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269597812 I agree with another colleague that this is a great resource. Not only is it fun and interactive, but there are also many pre-created quizzes you can use and edit as well. With the pre-created ones you have to look carefully at the questions to make sure they fit, just like any pre-created materials. Kids can play either independently or as a group, where they have to come to a consensus. If you do this it can work well as a Kagan activity, you would just need to adjust the time allowed to give students the time to talk. This is also a multiple choice only tool.  Thank you for all of the great suggestions.  I haven't heard of a lot of these!
Courtney Beerman]]> 2018-07-07 03:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269597812 Kahoot It & Read works https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269623004 I love using Kahoot to check for my students understanding. We also use it for reviews. My students love it and it really keeps them engaged. 
I also like to assign my students articles and questions from Readworks.org. The sight has tons of articles on lots of different topics. I can see my students results and it also is easy to grade. ]]> 2018-07-07 16:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269623004 Doctopus https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269628738 One of my favorite tech tools that I use, along with Google Classroom, is Doctopus. I used to spend HOURS copying/pasting a rubric onto each essay/assignment, making comments, etc. Once my students finish a writing assignment, Doctopus will gather all of the student work and attach a rubric to each assignment. Once I have finished grading the assignment, it sends my students an email with their rubric and also lets them know that they can view their assignment for specific feedback. It has cut my grading time in half! ]]> 2018-07-07 20:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269628738 Kahoot https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269666855 I love using Kahoot in my high school classes. Kids get really into it and stay engaged throughout the game. It's such a great way to review or check for understanding of difficult material. I've done it open note style or without notes. It's a great way to ensure kids keep valuable assignments handy when doing it open note style.]]> 2018-07-08 17:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269666855 Thrively nancy_cox https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269679834 I like to use www.thrively.com as a way for my students to learn about themselves and their interests. It starts with a very thorough assessment of students' strengths and interests and then provides a safe platform of videos and website links for them to pursue their career interests, social-emotional, study skills and a variety of other things. There are several built-in activities and reflections within the website. I've found that most of my students really like it - especially those who check out the coding websites and/or comedian videos. 
It works great also for supporting my gifted students with their affective needs. ]]> 2018-07-08 23:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269679834 Google Forms for assessments https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269691688 One of the tools I have worked on refining and continue to make more useful for both my student and myself, is creating our assessments using Google Forms. We focused this last year on making sure that our assessments were balanced with DOK questions. By really looking at the questions we asked, and the critical thinking that students would need to use to answer questions, has really made a positive impact on effectively assessing our students. By adding maps, primary sources, links to sources, our assessments have covered many levels. This way we can focus our time and grading on the written assessments, because it has refined our data to focus on our most essential targets. However, looking at so many other suggestions, I am excited to also finding more ways to keep incorporating more technology.]]> 2018-07-09 02:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269691688 HyperDocs.... https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269772759
I love HyperDocs!  It allows for students to collaborate with one another through links embedded in the doc and or through sharing before, after or during. Students and teachers become experts in knowledge and the learning process. Teachers can invite students to be experts on the topic and allow them to be curious and creative. Students are the creators.
 
Angie Powell
]]> 2018-07-09 20:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269772759 DoInk https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269965456 While I use a ton of tech tools and love so many, DoInk is certianly one of my favorites!  It is a green screen editor and works like a champ!  It is current;y only available on iOS and costs $2.99.  But, it s worth every penny!  You can easily get a green background, felt from Joanns, purhcase a standing kit, get a green trifold, etc. and put students in front and let their imagination go!  Great for products and sharing what you know. 
Amber Paynter]]> 2018-07-11 16:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269965456 Kahoot jschnabel1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269982803 My students actually taught me to use Kahoot in my English classroom (thanks to our math teacher).  The students get so excited to answer the questions individually or with a partner.  I like that some Kahoots are prepared.  I have also had students write questions for a class review.  Great tool!
Joy Schnabel]]> 2018-07-11 20:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269982803 Hyper Doc https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269990590 This is my new "thing" I know I need to use it wisely! I am working on an introductory unit Hyperdoc, students will write songs about! I love the flexibility of this concept, anything you can use as a communication tool could become a Hyperdoc; such as, docs, gmaps, slides, etc! This is super innovative and easy to incorporate into a Blended Learning setting!]]> 2018-07-11 22:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/269990590 Daily Warm-Up using Google Forms https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/273601010 I put a link on my smartboard each class to a google form where I have a warm-up question.  Students do the problem and enter the answer which can be either multiple choice or a response.  I then monitor the google sheet that I have pre-formatted to turn the background green for a correct answer or red for an incorrect answer.  I can tell at a glance if the class understood yesterday's lesson or not.  If not, I reteach and adjust accordingly.  If most students got it right, I can individually target the particular students that missed the question and go help them.  I can also format the sheet to automatically grade the warm-up.

Michael Herzog ]]> 2018-08-16 20:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/273601010 Venngage & Piktochart https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/273963426 I like using infographics as way for students to share their understanding of a concept. Infographics are great for synthesizing information. They allow students to show how concepts can be connected and illustrated. Both have free options.]]> 2018-08-20 02:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/273963426 Kahoot https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/274396409 I have tried a few of these other sites but kahoot has been the most successful for my students.  They are so engaged and competitive and are showing or gaining learning at the same time.  I use it as a quick review of learning from the day before or as a formative assessment at the end of a lesson.
Lori Susi]]> 2018-08-21 18:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/274396409 Ed Puzzle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/275427130 I enjoy the ease of throwing a YouTube video on google slides, but I would highly suggest Edpuzzle as it allows you to access videos from multiple platforms and crop the videos. I also enjoy the microphone tool that allows you to include your own voice over comments throughout the video. It also allows you to add quizzes before, during and after the video. You simply add the link to your google classroom and students can access Edpuzzle.]]> 2018-08-27 02:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/275427130 No Red Ink https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/316975341 I use No Red Ink as a way to increase my students' practice in writing and rules of language. My students are in many ways behind in their writing skills both due to language acquisition and academic gaps. What I love about NRI is that is takes into account the student's personal interests and uses them in the writing activities. It's also a great way to assign some extra at-home practice on the rules of writing and not have to create activities yourself. ]]> 2019-01-01 19:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/316975341 Studystack.com https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/316992763 I have used studystack.com for years and it is a great tool for learning vocabulary or terms. It is similar to QUIZLET but it contains different learning games.

~Lorna Soto]]> 2019-01-02 02:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/316992763 Pear Deck https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/317144186 My language arts department just started exploring Pear Deck in November.  I am not totally a rock star with i, yet.  I do enjoy the interactive abilities it provides students.  My students enjoy these when I've used them as part of warm ups or even as part of my teach and active engage in the workshop model.  I also like the ability to screenshot slides or print out certain slides to post in the room or add to my teacher page or to our Google classroom page as a reference and reminder of lessons we've done together.
--Carrie Aylor]]> 2019-01-03 02:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/317144186 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/317886084 I have been using Google Classroom for a few years and it is has been a lifesaver for me.  I love that students can refer back to it whenever they are in doubt and that I can place everything right there.  Although I am not using it for homework this year, at my previous school I did and parents appreciated seeing everything right there.  I would add videos and such.  Another great feature is that you have have students turn in their work on to Google Classroom and I can give comments and grade them anywhere.  My turn around time, especially in writing went up!  It is a good tool when doing a flipped classroom as well.  I can give a video or article, for example, as an introduction to what is coming up,m something they can do at home and then in class they have a heads up.  I love it!

Debbie (Nait) Martin ]]> 2019-01-07 15:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/317886084 Learn.Genetics https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/318126748 I was trying to think really hard of a technology I use that hasn't already been discussed. I love Kahoot, Quizlet, PhET Simulations, Google Classroom, etc. Since those were ALL already mentioned, I decided to go with Learn.Genetics! This is a site that is run by the University of Utah, and it is awesome! As a Biology teacher, they have so many great activities, videos, simulations, virtual labs, and even what they "call 
click and learn." These are great, because students can work at their own pace, and see things they many not be able to otherwise. For example, students can create a karyotype, explore the inside of cell and even experiment on rats!

- Kristi Schaad

]]> 2019-01-07 23:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/318126748 Plickers https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/318156509 There are SO many technology tools on here that were mentioned that I use daily in my classroom. Plickers is similar to Kahoot, but it gives immediate feedback to the teacher for assessment, reteaching, etc. Each child has a unique QR code card in his/her hand. On each side of the code is A, B, C, D for the 4 answer choices. The answer they choose is at the top and they show it facing the teacher. The questions are projected on a screen and the teacher uses his/her Ipad to scan the class (QR codes) of each child. As the teacher scans, he/she knows immediately which students had the correct answer and which student did not. There are options on Plickers that allow the kids to see if they were wrong or you can hide so no one sees but the teacher. I have used this many times True or False, Multiple Choice, etc. The kids LOVE it and I get immediate feedback. 

]]> 2019-01-08 04:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/318156509 Google Classroom And Forms https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319090323 In my upper elementary classes I use Google Classroom to have students turn in their art work digitally.  With in Classroom I also have students fill h out a Google form that is a survey on how they felt about the art assignment.  This allows me to ask classes questions on ideas I have on how I might change the assignment in the future.  I keep it really simple and to the point.  Over the past few years it has been very useful in reviewing my assignments and how well the students comprehend the art assignments.  I have even changed the options of many assignments because of the responses from the surveys.  I have also used Google classroom to post instructional videos that I made for teaching One point perspective.  I even use Google Classroom for my middle school football team.  I post schedule playbooks and announcements on the site so there is never a paper lost in the bottom of a players back pack.

-Darrell Woods]]> 2019-01-10 05:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319090323 Schoology assignment with Google Drive doc. abell25 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319557053 As a writing teacher, I love creating a submission folder for each class in Schoology. Every time students have a writing assessment, I have them submit their final piece using a Google Doc.  I love this because I have a record of every submitted piece for each student.  I can attach a rubric, grade, and add comments on line.  Schoology time stamps the submission and keeps it for me the entire year like an electronic portfolio.  I also like how I can look at students' writing during the process for conferencing and reflection.  By attaching the Google doc, I can pre-set the formatting for typing.]]> 2019-01-11 06:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319557053 Kahoot/Smartboard https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319837595 I am a sucker for playing Kahoot, as I love fostering the students' love of competition especially when it pertains to understanding my content.  I also love using a Smartboard, which I have been doing for about 10 years or so.  The students seem to really enjoy how quickly we can display and interact with information projected onto the Smartboard.  When it's combined with Kahoot it makes for a fun way to review material.
-Brian Sunderland]]> 2019-01-11 19:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319837595 Plickers https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319967139 I like using Plickers because they are easy enough to understand even for my 1st graders. They are simply cards that each child gets with unique codes, similar to a barcode. The question is projected and kids hold up the card with an answer A,B,C,or D. I then scan the cards and they are instantly given feedback on the screen.  I can give quick checks for understanding without having to get out computers and log in. Kids think of them as a game and are always excited when we use them. I can phrase questions so that even when they get them wrong they can see the answer, we can discuss it, and they can learn from their mistake. The Plicker program is easy to use. Questions take literally minutes to create and are stored in a library. There is also a library within the site to "borrow" questions from.
-Suzanne Sherry]]> 2019-01-12 17:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/319967139 Flipgrid https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320008702 This was really hard to choose only one tech tool that I use on a consistent basis since there are so many amazing ones. I loved getting to see all the ones I use already being shared, including this tech tool. However, I thought I would share it also. I use flipgrid for so many things. I use it for a great quick assessment in math, as a number talk in math, for book reviews in reading or to practice fluency with an article for reading or even just a fun and interactive way for them to share something special. Not only do the students love getting to record themselves, they love the stickers and LOVE giving feedback. Flipgrid allows you to make their links private so I can easily share what the students said individually to their families, which I love. 
-Amanda Boshinski]]> 2019-01-13 04:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320008702 Kahoot https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320139334 I have recently started using Kahoot in my second grade classroom.  I have found that it is a quick assessment to see if students are understanding what I have been teaching especially in math.  My students are fully engaged when we use Kahoot.  I also like being able to print out the results of their answers so easily.  It is way easier than grading a ton of papers and students get instant feedback.  The only thing I don't like is the music so I just turn the sound off.  
-Elizabeth Thompson]]> 2019-01-14 03:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320139334 Hyperdocs hkdery https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320148637 I recently took the COpilot class on Hyperdocs and have already created 3 and my students love them.  They love that it is self-paced.  I love that if you have a sub it is a great way to write sub plans and I know the students are still learning when I am absent.  They are easy to create and I just put the link right into my google classroom!  You can attach documents, video instruction, games, and activities from Educreations, Desmos and other great sites.  I am loving Hyperdocs!
~Heidi Dery]]> 2019-01-14 04:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/320148637 Seesaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/324615338 I love using Seesaw , a digital journal, with my second grade class. I use the free version because it satisfies my needs. In math, I write a Seesaw Challenge for when students complete their assigned work early. It's typically an advanced math problem that students can complete and then record their thinking/method for solving. I also love it because parents have access to their child's digital journal and get a glimpse into their child's learning. I use it for all subject areas and the kids love it. Very easy to use!]]> 2019-01-26 21:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/324615338 Flipgrid bkimbrel https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361422381 In our classroom, we love using Flipgrid. Flipgrid is similar to a discussion board, however instead of typing answers students have an opportunity to video record an original post and then reply to other students' videos. Students love communicating with one another through a video format. Additionally, when students post their responses they have an opportunity to add fun stickers and designs to their face. Engagement is immediately increased when students access flipgrid. Also, we have used Flipgrid with our global read aloud school (from another state) and students loved being able to interact with their buddies through this format.
-Brooke Kimbrel]]> 2019-05-18 19:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361422381 Epic Books https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361577367 In my third grade classroom, I use Epic Books -an online database of books to create a bigger classroom library for my students. Through Epic, I was able to create a free account for each of my students. I can monitor how many books they are reading, assign books or sets of books to all, or some of the students, and require the students to take comprehension quizzes if I choose to. I have really loved having access to this resource as some of the content that we study is hard to have multiple copies of relevant leveled text for. For example, when we studied frog adaptations, I was able to create a collection of books to make available to my students that contained 80 books (including audio books). I also assigned specific titles to specific kids based on Lexile levels.
-Sarah Gilbert]]> 2019-05-20 01:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361577367 Kahoot and Epic https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361819564 Kahoot is a great tool for interactive quizzes.  I use it for vocabulary and for reading comprehension.  Kids can log in easily and they really enjoy competing to see who can get the highest scores.  It is a quick way for me to see if they are understanding what we have been learning about.
One of the classroom teachers has and Epic account and I use it regularly in my ELL classroom.  I like the opportunity to have my kids read or listen to stories when they have finished work.  It was extremely helpful for my newcomer this year.  He was not literate in Spanish, but using Epic helped build his confidence because he could listen to books in either English or Spanish.
-Jessica Martin]]> 2019-05-20 16:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361819564 Socrative https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361919742 I love using this cloud based student response system (quizzes, game, exit tickets). It is very easy to use and the students love the space race feature.
-Bobbie Evenson]]> 2019-05-20 21:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/361919742 Smartmusic pshaw8 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/362195874 I just purchased Smartmusic software. I haven't used it yet, but it is very popular with a lot of music teachers.  Students can access their sheet music online, hear the correct notes and rhythms and then play along with it.  The software records the student playing and then sends the practice session to the teacher to provide feedback!  It's amazing!

]]> 2019-05-21 15:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/362195874 Canva https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/362396480 My 9th graders worked on informational and argumentative writing this semester, and they demonstrated their writing skills in a research-based infographic that they created. Many students loved the design aspects of Canva, and they seemed to feel it was user-friendly yet offered ways to customize they enjoyed. I even offered extra credit for a Top 5 infographic on independent reads: Top 5 Books for Non-readers, Top 5 Books I've Ever Read, Top 5 YA Books with Strong Female Characters, etc. It's worth noting that I gave students a choice: Canva or Piktochart. Many students chose Piktochart and found it a great tool as well. --Sue Spence]]> 2019-05-22 03:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/362396480 Seesaw I have just recently learned how to use Seesaw and I love it! I had never used an online application to get student feedback on a project or assignment before. Since it is the end of the year, I have only been able to utilize it two times. One of the things I really enjoy about it is the interaction I can have with students and feedback I get from them. I can directly communicate with students and give them feedback immediately to their answers. There is a library of activities to use so I don't have to always develop my own activities. I can see an abundance of ways to use this with students, parents, and staff in the next school year and I can't wait! kdavella https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/363097579 2019-05-23 21:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/363097579 Adobe Spark https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/363168512 Adobe Spark is a wonderful online platform for creating graphics, videos and web pages. It gives students tons of choice and voice in terms of visuals, content and audio. When students create projects within Adobe Spark they work at their own level and thus find it self-differentiating. So far we have used this program to create vocabulary lists, anchor charts, books summaries and listening/speaking activities. ]]> 2019-05-24 05:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/363168512 Explain Everything https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/365013865 I just took a course on how to create educational videos and I used this program throughout. It allows you not only to narrate slides, but also add writing in real time. As we all try to be more tech-savvy and adapt to the changing landscape of education, I have found that Explain Everything is not only user-friendly but represents a genuine move toward a more dynamic classroom setting.]]> 2019-06-01 04:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/365013865 SeeSaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/376915250 I know that SeeSaw has been listed several times already on this wall, but I have been using it for two years now and the kids LOVE it! I teach 4th grade, so social media and Facebook is something all the kids know about and see, but don't have accounts of their own. SeeSaw lets me communicate with parents, while kids feel like they have a "facebook" account where they can like and comment on other people's posts. It also allows the kids to share their work with their peers and parents, creating that authentic audience that is so important for relevant learning!]]> 2019-08-25 18:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/376915250 I also love SeeSaw! As a Reading Interventionist, I work with kids that basically hate to read. I am always trying to find new ways to engage them and get them excited about reading. The possibilities are endless with this app and my students love it! I plan to use it even more this year. https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/376946292 2019-08-26 00:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/376946292 Nearpod. I use nearpod for all my lectures. Students are able to log on and follow along with the lecture. I can add games and different activities to help with retention. Students can then be given a code to access the lecture and games/ activities at home. My students love it. I can also get reports on who has entered the course from home and for how long. https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377256782 Laura Merillat]]> 2019-08-26 19:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377256782 Lucid Chart dustin_rase https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377259107 I have been using Lucid Chart to organize my 6th, 7th and 8th graders. In this app they can create flowcharts. I teach programming and Lucid Chart helps student plan what they are going to program. They can log in using their google or office 365 accounts, so they don't need to remember another username/password! It is also very user friendly and integrates with google docs.]]> 2019-08-26 19:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377259107 pHet https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377353113 I really like phet for their online simulations. In science it can be hard to explain things that students just can't see. The use of this allows students to work with atoms and molecules or send rockets to space. I also like to use these for make up labs when students are gone and miss the lab and make up days. 

Scale of the Universe
This one is cool too because you can move through various sizes of things that you see and can't see in the universe. You can get down to the tiniest parts of matter all the way up to the entire universe. 

]]> 2019-08-27 03:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/377353113 EdPuzzle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378146778 I learned about Edpuzzle in another Co-Pilot class this summer. You are able to upload videos and add questions that each student must respond to before continuing on. A great feature is that students cannot fast forward through the video.]]> 2019-08-29 03:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378146778 Google Drawing sara_weatherley https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378149493 I love quite a few of the tools that others have mentioned including Google Classroom and Seesaw. My district also has a subscription to Wixie. In the last two years, I just love using Google Drawing. I create almost all of my handouts for students using it rather than Google Docs because it is so much more flexible and has more options for design. I have also found that students love to do projects on Google Drawing. Their products are so creative and each one is original. 
--Sara Weatherley]]> 2019-08-29 04:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378149493 Alive Studios https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378355680 I received this tool at the end of this year and I fell in love! Alive studios uses 3D augmented reality to help teach literacy components as well as math. We use it for learning our letters and sounds. So far when using this tool, my students are the most engaged I've ever seen them. ]]> 2019-08-29 16:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378355680 Kahoot https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378406085 My class loves Kahoot!  They decide they love every subject taught if there is a Kahoot linked to it.  When we use this tool the kids are so much more engaged.  It also gives the kids who are more quiet or apprehensive, a chance to test their knowledge.  I have only used it for quick check type quizzes, but I may trying to use it for more formative assessments. 
Jennifer Becker]]> 2019-08-29 17:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378406085 Vernier LabQuest2 dmazingo https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378476411 Students use the LabQuest2 handheld devices with Vernier probes (e.g., temperature, pressure, force) to collect real-time data and use the automatically-generated graphs to discuss trends as they occur during data collection. 
Diann Mazingo

]]> 2019-08-29 21:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378476411 Flipgrid anginette113 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378541800 I have just started using Flipgrid this year. I love it! It is giving my students who struggle with writing a new way to respond to discussion posts. It allows the user to record a short video and use various filters, backgrounds, etc. My more introverted students really enjoy being able to blur out their faces or use the filters.
Anginette Peterson]]> 2019-08-30 03:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378541800 Adobe Spark https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378606195 This has to be my most favorite tool because of the flexibility for all students. I can give a video assignment to my 1st and 2nd graders and they have no problem understanding how to use the program. My older students don't feel like it is below them, but it prepares them for more complex video editing like WeVideo. I just started experimenting with the website and graphics as well and I am excited by all the possibilities for use with their classroom teacher. This is an easy choice.

Carrie Larimer]]> 2019-08-30 11:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378606195 Quizlet and Simply Dictation https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378690277 I am going to look into some of these amazing ideas. Quizlet is just a great study tool and way to get students to pay attention when you are letting them know what is to come. I also love to use simply dictation where you can speak and then a document is created and then can copy and paste that into a platform. A great way for students to get more information from their brain to the teacher without shortening it because they hate to write.]]> 2019-08-30 15:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378690277 EPIC! https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378728854 I began using Epic last year and the kids loved it!  I also used it as a research tool for their insect projects.  It was a fun, interactive, simple and safe environment for them to find the information that they were looking for.  After reading these comments, I am excited to look into using Kahoot in my classroom.
Ivy Brown
   ]]> 2019-08-30 17:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378728854 Epic https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378733245 I have been using Epic for three years. I love Epic and so do my students. I use it for one of my literacy centers and for when my students need to research on a topic. We create a class books read goal. When they have met their goal, we have some type of reward (extra recess, build forts and Epic in the afternoon).

Shannon Alyea ]]> 2019-08-30 17:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378733245 Code.org and Scratch https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378734983 Last year I used Code.org. It is an awesome website that has fun coding challenges for students. My students loved coding and some really excelled! This year I will try Scratch. Scratch is another coding program but allows the students to be more creative. I am excited to implement Scratch in my classroom!

Shannon Alyea]]> 2019-08-30 17:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378734983 Socrative https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378736115 I used Socrative last year as a fun review math game. My students were more engaged in the review and had fun. 

Shannon Alyea]]> 2019-08-30 17:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378736115 Reflex and Prodigy https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378736866 I have used Reflex for a few years. It is a fun and fast paced math fact fluency games. This year I will try Prodigy for students to work on their fact fluency. I have heard students really enjoy Prodigy. 

Shannon Alyea]]> 2019-08-30 17:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378736866 Edpuzzle sswoboda1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378743750 I started using this for, specifically, my social skills class.  It has tons of video clips from all kinds of websites.  You can edit the site and only use parts of the videos.  It is divided into Elementary, Middle, and High school.  It has all subjects including ELA, special education, etc.

Suzann Swoboda]]> 2019-08-30 17:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378743750 Screencast-o-matic renee_jones7 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378744786 I used Screencast-o-matic to have the students present an author study.  They had to research an author of their choice, then make a slideshow presenting the information on Slides.  They then recorded audio to the slides adding more detailed information to the slides.


Renee Jones]]> 2019-08-30 17:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378744786 CLass DOJO https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378749242 I love Class DOJO.  It lets me reward students for participation.  I am also able to message parents and kids can message me.  It is a great resource.

Becky Bassett]]> 2019-08-30 18:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378749242 SeeSaw julie_arnold https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378754148
We are using this app to upload work and activities that the kids are doing in class.  It is also helpful to communicate with parents and send reminders home in a quick way.
Julie A.]]> 2019-08-30 18:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378754148 Kahoot and Quizlet Live rwagner14 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378767953 In the last year, I've enjoyed helping students prep for tests and quizzes using the Kahoot and Quizlet Live websites. kids love Kahoot, based on the auditory volume of their responses as each question answer and results are flashed. Quizlet live is cool as kids are arranged into teams randomly, and they have to collaborate to find the right answer for the questions as each student iPad doesn't show all the responses, so kids must work together to find the right answer.]]> 2019-08-30 18:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378767953 PlayPosit https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378780178 I love using PlayPosit in my language classes. It is such a great tool because I can find engaging videos and add in my own questions in Spanish to assess students on certain vocabulary and structures we are learning. Students love it too! ]]> 2019-08-30 19:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378780178 Microsoft OneNote https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378809490 This is a great tool to go paperless. Any worksheets can be scanned and uploaded and students can interact with them, type in them, even write on them if you have touch screen. Anything you want students to do on paper can be done in OneNote. They can even collaborate in groups on a document and record their voice. With Microsoft OneNote students never lose papers or forget to turn them in because they are always there. Teachers can give feedback on all documents as well. It is amazing!]]> 2019-08-30 22:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378809490 Scholastic News https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378833634 I love using the Scholastic New online version of the magazine. The subscription includes interactive games and vocabulary lessons which is very helpful for my ELL learners. It also has a feature with videos to introduce the articles and it will even read the article to the children! -Shanon]]> 2019-08-31 04:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378833634 Explain Everything https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378873428 This is a paid app, but I love the versatility in what you can do in creating a video for your students. You can draw on the pictures, add stickers, add video inside the video, and it's super easy to use. I just tried Screencastify as well, and I like that for showing my movements on the computer screen. It's a little easier to do that with Screencastify, but if you don't need that, Explain Everything is a great way to do it.
Kim D]]> 2019-08-31 15:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378873428 Flipgrid https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378890963 Flipgrid is a video discussion platform that I have been using in classrooms for the past two years. We actually used it to  practice fluency in 3rd grade this week. It's a great tool for students to practice listening and speaking skills while collaborating with others. Teachers can pose a question, students can get on and video record answers. Last year we used it in a first grade classroom for students to practice retell. It's very engaging and students love to click a selfie at the end. Becky O'Malley]]> 2019-08-31 19:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378890963 Infographics https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378895646 2019-08-31 20:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378895646 Piktochart - Courtney Smith https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378895647 Piktochart is a website with lots of free infographic templates. I enjoy assigning projects where students are required to create infographics because they are a great tool for helping students summarize and condense information. They help students learn to give presentations quick and clearly.]]> 2019-08-31 20:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378895647 ThingLink https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378904521 I stumbled onto Thinglink in another tech class this summer and I love the annotation capabilities that allow me to provide a step by step for kids to complete a project. I can imbed video at any step of the process to show how to complete that step of their wood working projet. This is more effective than me just making wood working video for them to watch, as they become lengthy and hard to find the exact step that they need. 
Bryan Bagdol]]> 2019-08-31 22:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378904521 Quizizz https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378917079 I recently started using Quizizz and my students (from 7th graders to 12th graders) LOVE it. It has the feel of Kahoot or Quizlet Live but in a better format. The whole class games have each student working individually on the problems in random order. The teacher's projected screen shows the accuracy level of each student (you can hide this too) as well as the class. I also love that accuracy is more important than speed as they are playing a live game. Also, you can assign Quizizz for students to complete outside of class. My students have been searching for Quizizz to practice other topics in other subjects as well. 
Dawn Blake]]> 2019-09-01 02:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378917079 Playlists on Youtube https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378922470 I know Youtube has a bad reputation sometimes but I love showing short clips and commercials from all over the world to my class. I search for appropriate content ahead of time and save it to a playlist so there is no searching involved when students are with me. Showing them content from around the world not only brings in multiple perspectives but also shows students that we might have more in common with people they perceive are very different from themselves.]]> 2019-09-01 03:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378922470 Flipgrid Fliphunt https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378966333 I see that Flipgrid has been mentioned on this Padlet. This past week I used Flipgrid to have 5th grade students do a Scavenger Hunt as a library review. I wanted to use Goosechase, but after reading that I could only have 3 free teams in the free version of Goosechase, another Teacher Librarian shared the steps for a Fliphunt. My students worked in teams and made short videos showing either a library policy or a library procedure. It was a very engaging and energetic library review.]]> 2019-09-01 15:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378966333 Seesaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378995794 I use Seesaw with my 2nd grade students. The biggest takeaway for me is that it has built-in accountability for students. As the teacher, I can see how well my students understood the lesson or assignment. I like that it is user friendly for 2nd graders, or younger students. They are pretty good at navigating throughout the app on their own. I also like the built-in feature that my families automatically get to see what their student is working on. (Post by T. Zingle 09.01.19)]]> 2019-09-01 20:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/378995794 EdPuzzleI learned about Edpuzzle in another Co-Pilot class this summer. You are able to upload videos and add questions that each student must respond to before continuing on. A great feature is that students cannot fast forward through the video. lsmith581 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379043147 Lori Smith (forgot to include my name the first time)]]> 2019-09-02 03:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379043147 Desmos https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379065305 Desmos is specific to math but it has some wonderful interactive lessons and activities. One of my favorite ones is Polygraph. It reminds me of the game Guess Who that I played as a kid. Desmos anonymously pairs two kids together and one chooses a graph while the other has to ask yes/no questions to narrow the field. This activity helps to work on the kids' vocabulary and deepens the understanding of the material.]]> 2019-09-02 05:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379065305 Kahoot brandon_zingle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379260371 I have been using Kahoot now for a few years. My 3rd graders love the interactive component. Additionally, like many kids, they love the competitive element embedded within the tool. As mentioned already, it helps gives students a voice, including those that are typically a bit more apprehensive a chance to let their voice be heard. I typically use Kahoot for quick formative assessments. ]]> 2019-09-03 01:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379260371 Quizlet rid012837_1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379728006 I use Quizlet in the classroom for student to independently study for assessments. I create card sets for the students to study with and there are about 6 different games they can play that allows for quick easy practice. Also, there is a pre-test that the students can self-assess how they are doing. I will have the students play as a warm-up when the first come into class.

]]> 2019-09-04 02:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/379728006 Kahoot and Remind https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/380645287 I love Kahoot for quiz reviews. The students really get into the competition and it helps them to recall information quickly, the day before a quiz. I also really love the Remind app - it allows me to send text messages to students without giving out my personal phone number and pretty much guarantees they'll get the message immediately, since we all know that teenagers are ATTACHED to their phones! :) ]]> 2019-09-05 20:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/380645287 Google Classoom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/382499992 I use this tool to keep my small groups organized.  I assign work and receive assignments.  Parents also have the ability to see their student's work as they progress throughout the year.]]> 2019-09-11 03:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/382499992 WeVideo verla_hutchins https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433496105 As a drama teacher, I have found that WeVideo is rapidly becoming my favorite video editing tool. I use it to create additional videos for class but even more so, for students to create snap shots of their learning and putting it together to show progression of learning. ]]> 2020-01-20 02:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433496105 Canva https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433683751 I use canva a lot to make my own flyers and had used it in other nonprofit work for social media. In a unit I did with my eighth graders on the power of numbers to make arguments, I had them use canva to make infographics. It's free, intuitive, and the templates make anyone look like a great graphic designer. They were able to bring their numbers to life in beautiful ways!
Erin T. ]]> 2020-01-20 15:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433683751 Schoology jfoyle1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433745543 Of all the tools I have used in my technology classes, I think that Schoology has proven the most useful. Granted, I rely heavily on platforms like Khan Academy (which is also awesome) and Google Classroom (which has its perks) but schoology is still the tool I use the most. I am particularly fond of how easy it is to integrate videos, images, discussion blogs, self-grading assessments and how it interacts directly with our PowerSchoool grade book. This tool saves me literally hundreds of hours a semester.]]> 2020-01-20 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433745543 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433831757 I have a one to one classroom, and my entire curriculum is online and posted daily to Classroom.  I love that students can use it from home, when they are absent, etc.  Also, I can send messages and upload work for them when I am out for the day.  Even if they have a sub, there is no excuse not to get an assignment done.  I love how I can see students' work even if they have not turned it in.  Everyone can receive points for doing something!  
-Tara Armendariz]]> 2020-01-21 04:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/433831757 I use Google Classroom everyday. I have been using it for quite some time, and I absolutely love it. I am fortunate enough to have a Chrome cart in my classroom, so I am able to do everything on Classrooms. I love that it keeps me and my students organized. I know when assignments were given and when students have turned them in. No more "lost" assignments or handouts! I also grade whatever portion of the assignment has been completed so students don't receive zeros anymore. It has really helped my students who forget to turn in assignments. I also no longer have stacks of papers all over my room that need to be returned to students. https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434017772 Julie Armstrong]]> 2020-01-21 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434017772 Google Classroom and Schoology https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434117527 I am fortunate enough to house my departments Chrome cart in my classroom. As a special education teacher I try to make everything accessible online for my students. They are able to use Google Read/Write to help with text to speech and speech to text and word prediction. I try to keep all of my curriculum on either platform so that students can access from home, but also use tools to access grade level content with accommodations. ]]> 2020-01-21 17:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434117527 Text Fairy https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434119106 Text Fairy is an android app that is a game changer for my students with reading disabilities. It is able to take a picture of any text and then transfer into text-to-speech. This has allowed my students to access grade level content in their general education classes with minimal content modifications.]]> 2020-01-21 17:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434119106 QUIZLET jeyermann https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434293751 In my language classes, quizlet is a useful tool for the practicing of vocabulary. I use this as practice at the beginning of class or as a fast finisher activity. In some activities, students can hear the pronunciation of words as well. I do have to encourage them to try a variety of activities or some might stay on the same game for a while.
-Janna Leitzel]]> 2020-01-21 22:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/434293751 Google Classroom & Quizlet https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/436143692 I have to be honest here. I do not like change very much. Once I learn how to do something with technology I get frustrated when I have to give it up for the "New-New" thing. I still like microsoft word and powerpoint. But since taking several of these COpilot classes I have found new success with other programs. Google classroom has become a daily use tool for many reasons. One is the ease of use for me and my students. Kids can respond to questions and take quizzes with instant feedback. I have students post their writing assignments and other projects such as webpages and I can not only give grades, but I provide feedback too. And it keeps a great record of the student work so we can go back and track improvements easily. I also just have begun using Quizlet after taking a class and it seems to be working well with positive feedback from my students. ]]> 2020-01-26 17:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/436143692 Gizmo https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/436198727 Gizmo are online virtual simulations. They allow students to explore and do thing that might be too dangerous for a classroom lab, not feasible, impossible to do or may take too long from beginning to end. One of my favorite simulations allows students to take blood from various locations of the heart and measure the oxygen content. We also do simulations with photosynthesis and genetics. Gizmos is geared toward math and science and are incredibly engaging. The lab reports can be edited so that you can differentiate for different students/classes and you can ensure that your students are learning exactly what you need them to learn.]]> 2020-01-26 22:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/436198727 EdPuzzle jfoyle1 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/447862024 I was recently introduced to  EdPuzzle at https://edpuzzle.com/ You can take existing Youtube videos and add questions that need to be answered while viewing the video. It is pretty cool to use a s a formative assessment. If you decide you like it, use the link below and it will add my referral code when you sign up. Then I get 3 more videos I can add to my gallery. https://edpuzzle.com/signup/teacher?rc=f8fcwc]]> 2020-02-20 04:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/447862024 Pear Deck https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/470026482 I use Pear Deck to make interactive lessons. I love how easy it is to make Pear Deck lessons in Google Slides. It makes lesson planning quick and easy. Another feature that I love is that Pear Deck records students answers and I am able to hold students accountable. It also allows me to see what students need more instruction. 

]]> 2020-03-22 20:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/470026482 Schoology https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/473704796 It's my go-to because I can house all my course content, it links directly to student texts, and the folder organizational system helps students see ways to keep their own work organized. Admittedly, I don't use all the features like the gradebook and calendar because they are redundant with my district's record-keeping programs.]]> 2020-03-24 23:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/473704796 Notability https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/473857883 To engage students in my intervention group, I've shared documents that classroom teachers use to track progress in class or as reference tools. This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. ... Students can also mark up imported or scanned textbooks, documents, forms, and images. ...then we share the notes or annotated documents between teachers, students, & families. ]]> 2020-03-25 04:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/473857883 Kahoot https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/475182559 I love using Kahoot as an interactive way for students to check their knowledge. They ask for them all the time. I also allow them to make their own Kahoots and send them to me and we play them. This allows them to feel like they are the teacher for the day and they really enjoy that. It also opens up opportunities to fix misconceptions they have prior to an assessment.]]> 2020-03-25 18:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/475182559 EdPuzzle https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/477261285 This has been the BEST tool I have found for our current situation. I can insure that my students are watching the video lessons I create because they have to respond to questions I ask them in this format. I have already created lots of these for next week!]]> 2020-03-26 19:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/477261285 Gimkit tinhelder2 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/490180643 Gimkit (https://www.gimkit.com)is an interactive game like Kahoot, but students answer questions at their own pace.  Each time a students answers a question correctly they get Gimkit money and if they get the question wrong they lose money. Usually the game environment is setup for a 10 minute game. I've used it in my classroom to practice multiplication facts.  I've seen a tremendous growth in my students ability to do multiplication quickly.  I highly recommend Gimkit to anyone.  ]]> 2020-04-03 02:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/490180643 Screencast o matic miyak https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/502415395 I don't love being on camera, so I really like that I can show my screen and talk students through what they need to do on an assignment. Also, screencast o matic lets you film up to 15 minutes with their free version. 
I'm also now a huge fan of edPuzzle for all of the reasons my peers have stated. -Kate Miya]]> 2020-04-10 19:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/502415395 Wix https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/505178007 As the art teacher of my elementary school, I teach every student in the entire school, grades K-5. I needed a way to share EVERYTHING in one simple, dimple place. I make demonstration videos and hold Flipgrid topics for my students, and I also have been asked to keep track of participation from 400 students. Wix is very easy to use to make your own website-it has awesome features that are flexible and let you do and show only what you need, no more and no less. It has gorgeous templates to make your website look professional and engaging with the click of a button. It also keeps track of how many visitors and visits you have to your sight, so I have been using that to keep track of participation. Highly recommend it if you have a large amount of students and lots of different things going on. All of my students know exactly where to look to find all the stuff for art class. The link stays the same-I just update it every week!
-Olivia Toth]]> 2020-04-13 19:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/505178007 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/514868856 I like this site because it is easy to use and is accessible anywhere.  With all of the online learning we are doing now, I can add assignments, students get notifications in their email accounts, and they know where to go to get their work done.  I also like that I can see when each student has turned in their work, and we can work on it together, if editing and what not needs to happen.  
Also, Mystery Science has just made it very easy to link my account with them directly into my Google Classroom page.  This allows me to share videos and experiments that my students can view, and possibly try, at home with distance learning. 
-Becky Harper]]> 2020-04-19 02:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/514868856 Explain Everything https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/528539158 I use EE to replace direct instruction.  The students can view the lecture multiple times and go at their own pace.  Also the editing features are awesome and very streamlined.  Kids love it.

]]> 2020-04-24 14:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/528539158 EdPuzzle: Mac https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/531554597 I love edpuzzle. I learned how to use screencastify and then adding questions along the way really I think helps students interact with the work and be accountable to it. It also helps me understand where they are at in their understanding. I also am excited about pear deck. Peardeck seems like I would use that if I set up a class on google classroom and is a substitute for edpuzzle. I am excited to try these out and start seeing how students do in response. I also love flip grid! But my 8th graders are a little bit shy about using it right now. ]]> 2020-04-26 17:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/531554597 Edpuzzle dav0208131 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/531726162 I am obsessed with Edpuzzle!  I just really started messing around with all the videos and features this week.  I have been trying the use all the features like voice recordings, notes, multiple choice questions...I just learned how to insert images into the questions too so that will be very helpful for my ELL or SPED students!  If you haven't tried Edpuzzle, definitely take a look!]]> 2020-04-26 19:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/531726162 Screencastify - Elissa Brost https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/545022770 I love using Screencastify for professional trainings! There is a free account, but right now the educator account is marked down and offers unlimited minutes in your recording. I love this because it is easily published and embedded into anything!! It is great for tutorials you want to add to your class website, or to help a family or staff member out.]]> 2020-05-02 00:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/545022770 Google classroom cnic2822211 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/550491058 Google classroom has always been helpful for helping me get assignments done well and on time.]]> 2020-05-04 20:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/550491058 Some Favorite Tools https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/560969918 Flipgrids has quickly become a favorite over the last couple of weeks for having my students check in about what they have been reading, and they are also poised to share their Passion Projects as well.  My students have also had a great time with BookCreator and StoryboardThat--both have provided the opportunities for some great storytelling:)
Ed McCray]]> 2020-05-09 02:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/560969918 Nearpod - Kristen Baldwin kristenbaldwin https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/577155169 Nearpod is a super easy slide style presentation software that has a great free version.  There are all sorts of interactive activities that you can create very easily.  (One of them actually looks very much like this padlet!) It is very intuitive and it has a free lesson library.  It can be used K-12.  I'm excited because next year my district is getting everyone in my position (library/tech teachers) a license so we can access even more features.  This will be great as we move forward with Computer Science standards!  Check it out at nearpod.com.]]> 2020-05-16 22:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/577155169 Quizizz (Terri Bramhall) https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/577881315 I know that everyone loves Kahoot, but I am a huge advocate for Quizizz. The reason that I like Quizizz better is because it is individualized to the student instead of the class. Each student gets a question on their device to answer in their own time. Students move through the 'quiz' at their own pace. For students who need more time than they receive on Kahoot, this is fabulous. Additionally, I can assign these as homework and students access them via a code. Students can use their school email to sign in, I can create classes, and these are printable for students who were absent. ]]> 2020-05-17 14:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/577881315 PhotoCircle - Tracy Docksey https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/580743796 PhotoCircle is an app that students can share handwritten work or projects easier than trying to submit to a different platform. All they need to do is take a picture. This is a great option for students with limited technology at home or are sharing with several family members. It also allows students to interact with each other.]]> 2020-05-18 18:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/580743796 Read&Write for Google - Tracy Docksey https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/580770317 This is an extension you can add to Google Chrome. It can read out loud almost any online document. This is a wonderful extension to add for students that need audio or may struggle with reading.]]> 2020-05-18 18:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/580770317 Seesaw https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581140434 I have always used Seesaw with my first grade class as a great way to share in class projects and quick communication with parents. I was particularly thankful that I had a good understanding of it over the last two months.  For many of my first graders, they were able to
 manage the app themselves and their learning as well.]]> 2020-05-18 22:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581140434 Google Classroom https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581441236 Nothing exciting like many other sites and tools but during this online schooling time it has been very efficient. I like that I can post all of my work and have it organized by content and I can schedule out my assignments. I like that students just have to submit it to me to look at. It is a great way to teach kids how to communicate with myself and others in a respectful and responsible way. It is easy for kids to learn quickly and understand.]]> 2020-05-19 03:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581441236 Explain Everything https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581481357 I was struggling with how to help my young students with their writing and word work during remoter learning and I came across Explain Everything. It is basically a digital whiteboard. With Explain Everything I can share my screen with the students as they write in their journal and I support them online. You can also record lessons here for the students to use and refer to at a later date. It has been a life saver since teaching from home!  

]]> 2020-05-19 04:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/581481357 Gizmos https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/582347919 Gizmos are virtual labs that students can do in class or at home. The subscription to the site is expensive for a school, but our science department and library split the cost and they're totally worth it! We use them a lot in physics and AP Physics and during remote learning, we used them every week. They come with really excellent lessons that help the students derive equations and really understand various topics. ]]> 2020-05-19 12:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/582347919 Flipgrid - Marge Modrzejewski marge_modrzejewski https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/583102315 My team and I love using Flipgrid for various reasons. Mostly, it is a great way to have students communicate in a very fun way. This year we have used it in math to do number talks. Students can use the whiteboard function to share their thought process. They can also respond to each other's thinking in it. It's fun!]]> 2020-05-19 17:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/583102315 Story Jumper - Kendra Kuehl https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/583726494 https://www.storyjumper.com/
This is a fun site that allows students to actually publish their works. Parents or teachers can purchase the books that the students create. Currently, I am using it with my entire class to write a class book. Each student is writing a page and illustrating their writing. My hope is that each student will be able to get one of our class books when it is completed. It is also my plan to use this more often next year for finish products with the unknown of how school will look. 

]]> 2020-05-20 00:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/583726494 Phet Interactive Simulations - Mitch Davis https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/585650663 https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics
This website is an amazing resource for beginning simulations to show science concepts for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth Science courses. I like to use these simulations each unit so that my students get reinforcement for difficult concepts. One of my favorite simulations is the Gene Expression Essentials because students can manipulate the operon section of a gene to create proteins. Another great simulation is the Radioactive Dating Game for determining the absolute age of rocks and fossils using radioactive half-life.  Give them a try!

]]> 2020-05-20 19:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/585650663 Storyline online - Robin Mest https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/585693152 I really like this website for stories because it streams videos featuring actors and actresses reading children's books with colorful illustrations. I have used this website during remote learning, as well as in the classroom during storytime. My students love when it's their turn to pick the story to listen to.]]> 2020-05-20 19:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/585693152 Bloomz-Jacquie Waldrip https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/588263826 Well, I'm just a *little* late to this party! All of the tech tools that I use regularly have been mentioned several times (FlipGrid, EdPuzzle, GC, Explain Everything, Kahoot, Quizlet, and WeVideo)...but I thought I'd mention the one I use for parent communication- Bloomz. It's an easy way to stay in touch with parents that I use instead of a weekly email or newsletter. My posts show up kind of like a Facebook feed. I share photos, videos, reminders, and any important forms that go home in Friday folders (just in case they don't make it home!). I also use the student portfolios to share student work with parents. I have received lots of good feedback from parents. ]]> 2020-05-22 03:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/588263826 Jeopardy Labs- Kathryn Hutton https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589643417 This year I discovered an online tool called Jeopardy Labs https://jeopardylabs.com/. This website allows me to create my own jeopardy games. The website is great because I can project the game on my smartboard and use it to keep track of points. I find this website very simple to use and find myself playing more review games because of the easy set-up. You can also share the link to your jeopardy game with colleagues .]]> 2020-05-22 19:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589643417 BreakoutEdu Digital Games: Cristina Vanzo https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589907834 This resource has a library of already created games around all different content areas. Our school does pay a subscription for access to it, but I think it is only about $100. I can create a class and assign my students virtual breakout games in which they have to find the codes to unlock number, shape, color, and letter locks. They love it and hardly even know they are doing math! You can also have students create their own games to share with the class!]]> 2020-05-23 00:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589907834 Flipgrid - Beth Ellis https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589966644 I played with Flipgrid in my classroom a bit back in January and my students were very silly. They loved playing with the stickers and videobombing (is that a word?) each other, plus it was REALLY LOUD in our open space environment, so I stopped. However, once we started working from home, this became my go to for community building. I could get a glimpse into my fifth graders learning environments. Also, my students who struggled to write were suddenly communicating very effectively and collaborating with peers through the response feature. ]]> 2020-05-23 03:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/589966644 Kahoot- DeAnna Peters https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/590840855 Kahoot is like interactive trivia show.  Games can be played in groups or as individual players. Players race the clock to answer questions from existing games or make your own.  It can be used to introduce a topic, review learning or used as an assessments. You can see results after each question and collect information after playing. My student are fully engaged and excited to play. ]]> 2020-05-24 00:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/590840855 Class Kick - Christina K. crkwong https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/591550142 One of my co-workers and I found this AWESOME remote learning resource. It is so easy to use, and allows your students to write directly on pages online with their fingers, trackpads, mouses, or enter text boxes, add links, make audio recordings, and so much more. You as the teacher can even be alerted by a student if they need support, and you can respond in a chat. It is awesome! It is similar to Google Classroom and also links to Google Classroom so your assignments can go right into it.]]> 2020-05-24 16:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/591550142 Flipgrid- Amy Kubitschek https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/591603790 My students used WeVideo during the school year and they loved it. But then Covid 19 happened and I discovered flipgrid. It was so much easier to navigate for students and it took half the time to create. Most importantly, it helped us all maintain connection with each other. They were able to convey their learning about particular concepts while showcasing their personalities. Students could also watch each other's videos and get ideas if they needed guidance in how to respond. Finally, it always brought a smile and a laugh when I watched them.]]> 2020-05-24 17:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/591603790 NASA https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/593764910 I have just recently finished a masters in STEM and used the NASA student and educator resources a lot with my students. There are multiple interactive tools and games on the website! I love being able to use this with my students!  ]]> 2020-05-25 23:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/593764910 Plickers https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/607285653 A tech resource I like to use for quick formative assessment is Plickers. It only requires the teacher to have a tech device. It is an ios & android app that also talks to your desktop as a program for easy data collection.  You simply make question sets for whatever your topic is. They are saved within the program so you can reuse and tweak them. Your questions do have to be multiple choice/True or False, they can't be open response. Basically how it works is every student has a square card (that can be printed on plain paper) with an unique design. Due to the unique designs no one can "read" another's chosen answers. After you ask a question, each student holds up there card with the edge that has there answer up (A, B, C, D is very small on each respective edge). As the teacher you quickly scan the class with your device, I use my smart phone, and it very rapidly grabs the students' answers and tells you which ones you have gotten and which still need to get scanned. You can also easily connect it to a  video screen and it will show the whole class who has been scanned or not so they can aide in collection. It is amazingly fast and grabs from a good distance. It maintains confidentiality and doesn't tell the class who is right or wrong or even what each answered, just who has been scanned. The data goes straight to the teacher. Then within the program you can analyze your data with ease and create different reports you want.  https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us ]]> 2020-06-02 16:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/607285653 Pear Deck: the Factory https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/623098917 I have used the pear deck factory for vocabulary acquisition. You simply upload a word list and have your students log in with the code for the game. The program puts them into random pairs: one draws an image for the word, and the other creates a sentence for the word. You could work with a list of ten words or less at a time. When you call time, the images/ sentences come up on the screen (anonymously), and the class can either reject it off of the factory conveyor belt, or they can accept it as acceptable. It's competitive and fun, and the students don't realize how much they are learning as it's linked closely to the Frayer model of vocabulary acquisition--in a game format. It would be a great cross-curricular tool for any subject with vocabulary to learn. Minimal teacher effort/ great collaboration/ strong vocabulary acquisition reinforcement. ]]> 2020-06-11 20:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/623098917 Thinglink-Chyrise B https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/623965923 I found this info-graphic maker so very easy to use and will be a great tool to use in my classroom. I also see how students would enjoy using it.]]> 2020-06-12 12:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/623965923 Schoology - Spencer Messer https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/625488030 I've used a lot of different things in my class over the last few years after I got a ChromeCart for my room, but really diving deep into all of the complexities of what the site could offer completely changed how I managed my class. Instead of it simply being a place to dump links for easy access to students, it really has become the center piece for everything I do and have my students do. ]]> 2020-06-14 04:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/625488030 Nearpod-Jon Overboe ove007508 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/682110326 I really like Nearpod because it is very interactive and it has an extensive library of pre-made math lessons that I can either do with the students or make it a self-paced lesson. I can also build my own lessons that allow me to create various question types for my students. ]]> 2020-08-17 01:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/682110326 PhET Interactive Simulations for Science and Math - Vince Rose https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/684231531 Simulations on a wide variety of topics. Simulations generally have multiple controls that allow for a range of complexity. The 'For Teachers' area contains Teacher-Submitted Activities and Lesson plans so you don't have to recreate the wheel.]]> 2020-08-18 04:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/684231531 WACOM drawing tablet https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/684866595 I like to draw and I bought myself this tool just as a hobby. When we were sent home on lock down I would use it during my online instruction. Having a pen to write problems or sketch ideas was a huge plus for me. In a regular classroom I use white board markers of various colors to do everything, This tool made me not miss my it when remote learning. ]]> 2020-08-18 14:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/684866595 Whiteboard.fi https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/687099832 This is a great app to use with all ages. I absolutely love how easy it is to set up. Student do not share any information and they don't even need to log in. You can collect good information for formative assessment and check in with students easily when they aren't getting concepts. I use it most often during math! For online instruction it's a great replacement for real student whiteboards. 

]]> 2020-08-19 14:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/687099832 EdPuzzle - Emilie Theobald https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/690482207 I have loved being able to add information and questions to videos with EdPuzzles.  It's easy to use and makes sure students are on task and getting what I want them to get from a video during remote learning.  I stop videos to explain and check for understanding so often in class and EdPuzzle makes that possible for distance learning.  ]]> 2020-08-20 21:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/690482207 Flipgrid- Michelle Licata https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/690831007 I have recently started using flipgrid more and I think it is a great way to have students show their learning, introduce themselves or to do a speaking activity virtually, especially if they are shy to speak up in front of the whole class. 

]]> 2020-08-21 03:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/690831007 CoSpaces ksnickell https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1050030533 I have used CoSpaces the past few years (it is not free, unfortunately). CoSpaces allows my students to code video games and animations collaboratively. It is great for teamwork, coding, math, and engagement. If you teach technology or STEM, I highly suggest you look into this valuable tool. It is worth the price.]]> 2021-01-03 16:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1050030533 Screencastify - Emily Branca https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1057729135 During last school year, while teaching remotely, I used Screencastify ALL the time. I would use it to record phonics lessons for my students. I loved it because it would capture the screen (even my mouse, which was awesome because I could "point" at words) and my voice at the same time. I also used it to make many, many, MANY "how to" videos for parents and students alike! I loved using it, and would love to learn more about it! ]]> 2021-01-05 23:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1057729135 Flipgrid - Jim Davidson https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1057874297 I have been using Flipgrid this year in my public speaking classes as a remote way for students to turn in various speeches. Students can record speeches up to 10 minutes in length, and they can also provide both written and video feedback to one another.  You can also create rudimentary rubrics to grade work, but it's not easy on the student end to see the rubric criterion.]]> 2021-01-06 01:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1057874297 Gimkit - Danielle Young https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1068987527 I have used Gimkit this year after being introduced to the platform by a co-worker. It has been fun to use interactive games with my students to help them brush up on their math skills. This platform is similar to Kahoot!, but is far more interactive and has the feel of a gameshow competition, where students gain money to reach the goal. The teacher can even "intervene" in the game and freeze players and other students can buy power-ups to play the game. My students really love it and always enjoy playing the different activies.]]> 2021-01-08 22:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1068987527 Flipgrid-Rain Bodine https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1107880854 I relied heavily on Flipgrid when my Western Colorado University classes went remote. I know it is often used for younger students, our Specials Teacher used it when we went remote in the spring. However, it worked just as well will older Graduate students and Colleagues. I had to convert all my hands-on lessons to online learning- Flipgrid allowed us to share, comment and respond to our fellow classmates. ]]> 2021-01-20 22:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1107880854 Quizizz - Michelle Conrad mconrad5 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1144276972 I love Quizizz!  It is similar to Kahoot, but students work at their own pace. There is still the element of competition since students are trying to be at the top, and they can use power-ups etc. to boost their score or to slow down other students.  Quizizz can also be used as homework. Students have multiple attempts, and the quizizz can be left open for several weeks. There is also a huge library of existing quizzes to use, and it is easy to copy a quiz for different classes. It has been a lifesaver to me during remote learning! ]]> 2021-01-30 23:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1144276972 PlayPosit - Brittany Osborn https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1547943229 I absolutely love PlayPosit. It has been so helpful in virtual learning for me and my coteacher. Students have really enjoyed it, it provides great data, accountability and allows students never to leave the Schoology platform. It's embeded right in there and grades also transfer into the Schoology gradebook. It was something I had used in the past, but more for sub days or when students were absent! This year, it allowed me to deliver instruction asynchronously, and allowed for so many more opportunities for differentiation in my live classes.]]> 2021-05-21 14:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1547943229 Google slides https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1550387645 I LOVE google slides. I use it as my homebase for the students to reach any other tech tool that they need. I have all of the district websites on their, any assignments, videos I want them to watch, I connect it with flipgrid, raz kids, go noodle etc so the kids just need to go to one place and get everything they need. ]]> 2021-05-22 18:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1550387645 FlipGrid https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1554185807 Flipgrid has been a great resource in the remote, and hybrid teaching. I plan to use it in future in-person teaching. It gives students an elegant way to talk about their learning, and to watch other's videos. I usually give them a time limit, so they have to construct concise answers to prompts. ]]> 2021-05-24 15:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1554185807 Branching Google Forms - Rick Onodera https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1554533406 I would like to add more Google forms that are branched. I especially like the idea that I could differentiate instruction and guide students to different activities based on their responses. It is a really effective way to get kids some extra practice or instruction when they need it. ]]> 2021-05-24 17:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1554533406 Nearpod - Kellie Stump https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1555479110 I love using nearpod for already made ready to go interactive lessons. It is very similar to peardeck, but I feel like it has more resources for HS subjects and teachers. I love that it allows students to conceptualize material through many different variables: drawing, multiple choice, writing, matching, watching videos and more!]]> 2021-05-24 22:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1555479110 Jamboard- Yasoda Nauth https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1555556006 Jamboard was my savior for virtual collaboration this year. I used it in my English classes to generate and brainstorm ideas before an assignment/activity and had my students refer back to it when necessary. It was a great way to learn and share ideas as a whole class and then have struggling students use it as a support when they were working independently. On the fun side, I also had my Advisory/Homeroom students use it create things like a Thanksgiving table with images from Google. ]]> 2021-05-24 23:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1555556006 FlipGrid/Nearpod https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1556116292 I LOVE FlipGrid as an ELD teacher. I love that they can record and re-record, present their screen, watch their peers, and give feedback.

I would love to get to know more about the features on Nearpod. I have used a few pre-made lessons, and I have seen some colleagues do some cool things, but I have not had the opportunity to really play around with it or learn how to use it myself.]]> 2021-05-25 03:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1556116292 Casie Vespa https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1557590184 My favorite tech tool so far has been Gamkit or Quizlet. You are able to incorporate content but in a way that is set up like a game, so the kids get really into it. On each of these platforms, there are pre-made lessons in a variety of subject areas, but you are also able to create your own lesson with your own material. There are also "just for fun" ones like "name that logo" or "what animal is this" that sometimes we will play just for fun if we finish a lesson early or if the kids have earned it in some way. ]]> 2021-05-25 13:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1557590184 FlipGrid/Jamboard https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1558333916 I love using FlipGrid because I think kids are more likely to think about and plan their responses, which means that they are actually incorporating their knowledge into a response.

I used Jamboard a lot during remote learning so that students could not only verbally respond to a prompt, but also write/draw/sort!]]> 2021-05-25 16:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1558333916 Formative for the WIN! - Lindsey Mater lmater https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1560019900 GoFormative.com has been a game-changer for me this year teaching 7th grade math virtually.  I use it for all my formative and summative standards-based assessments.  There are many other uses as well (including teaching new content), but I love the way it allows students to show their math work for assessing.  I can even insert images, like a number line, into the Show Your Work part of a question, so they have that to draw on top of.  It also has allowed me to give more formative feedback (and more quickly) than I ever have before.  I plan to continue using it next year too even for my hybrid students. ]]> 2021-05-26 02:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1560019900 Jamboard- Karleigh Canino karleigh_schurr https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1562936256 Jamboard has been so wonderful this school year! It is such a handy tool to help kids collaborate. It is one place where I have been able to teach math online. I struggled with having math problems ready and being able to share my work as well as looking at student work. Jamboard allowed me to prepare for my math lesson and share work. Kids could see each others work and engage in math conversations even when we were remote learning. I also utilized jamboard for morning meetings where I would capture ideas of the students or they could post their own. Love Jamboard! ]]> 2021-05-26 20:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1562936256 Google Suite - Nic Babcock https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1566858819 Google Classroom to get digital copies to the students
Google Documents to create hyperdocs where I can embed screencastify video explanations to problems.
Google Slides to make interactive presentations students can use to model critical thinking.
Google Forms for quizzes and information gathering
Jamboard for ice breakers and interactive lessons
Etc.]]> 2021-05-27 23:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1566858819 Jamboard michelle_allen12 https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1568805034 During this year of remote learning, I have l relied a lot on jamboard for students to collaborate in the math classroom. It allows me to work with students on a shared whiteboard or for them to collaborate with each other on work. ]]> 2021-05-28 15:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1568805034 Flippity https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1571596134 This free website has dozens of templates you can download and reuse for synchronous or asynchronous work in the classroom. This year, I used the “Quiz Show” for my review sessions before the final exams.  It is similar to Jeopardy but much more user friendly.  The template is a Google Sheet that you fill out and it creates the game for you. There are options for multiple teams.  I used it as one group together, but there are multiple options for this piece of interaction.  Having the students take turns choosing a category and reading the question to the whole class was the most successful way I used this “Quiz Show” in my virtual sessions.  The “Random NamePicker” was fun to use too!  ]]> 2021-05-30 13:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1571596134 Gimkit https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1572417564 Gimkit is Kahoot on steroids and the kids absolutely love to use it for review. I also used it this year to "do homework." Instead of doing a homework set of questions from the book, I would have each kid create one question from the book and then at night they would all answer the questions until they had made enough "money" from answering enough of the questions correctly. This way I could ensure that they were able to be proficient at answering the questions instead of just putting in some random guesses.]]> 2021-05-31 01:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1572417564 Edpuzzle-Daniel Tubbs daniel_tubbs https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1591152923 I enjoyed using EdPuzzle during remote learning and will continue to use it when we are fully back in person next year. It is easy to use, set up, and the students really enjoy it. Teachers can find videos on YouTube, TED Vimeo, Khan Academy or use personal videos while cropping and adding content like commentary, multiple choice questions, and open ended questions. Teachers can see how students engage with the video. A great feature is that you can share your work so there are a lot of ready made videos. https://edpuzzle.com/  ]]> 2021-06-07 21:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/avispaul/ousahpgol89k/wish/1591152923