https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource Below are some online resources to use for teaching and learning. Each includes a brief description of how this resource can be used for learning & a tutorial explaining how it functions. Each post begins with a hyperlink to the resource being addressed. en-us 2018-08-05 11:58:56 UTC 2023-05-08 09:34:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271982964 Screencastify is an easy to use online screen recording program.  It can be used by teachers to create video lessons to be used in a Flipped Class or other Blended Learning model.  However, it is an excellent way to provide an additional choice in how learners demonstrate their understanding of a concept.  When paired with Edpuzzle, Screencastify becomes a powerful, interactive tool for learning. Also, it is free!]]> 2018-08-05 12:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271982964 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983204 Padlet is great way to increase communication and collaboration in your learning environment.  It can be used for online discussions, exit tickets (I always run out of time for this at the end of a lesson.  Using Padlet, the exit ticket can be done at any time or location.), or backchannel feed for class discussions.  It is very flexible, so the only limit is your creativity.]]> 2018-08-05 12:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983204 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983349 Flipgrid allows you to provide an alternative way for learners to reflect on content they've learned and provide evidence to assess their understanding.  This site also gives students and teachers the opportunity to collaborate with peers around the world. Flipgrid is now free for teachers, so every educator can use this site to give more voice to students.]]> 2018-08-05 12:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983349 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983551 Edpuzzle is a website which allows you to integrate guiding questions, audio comments, and formative assessment into videos you have either created or curated online. When paired with Screencastify, teachers can create their own rigorous, interactive videos for learning.]]> 2018-08-05 12:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983551 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983705 Pear Deck allows you to weave more interaction into your Google Slides presentations. Once you have this Google Add-on, you will be incorporate different question types to conduct reflections and checks for understanding throughout your presentation.]]> 2018-08-05 12:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271983705 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984311 Classroom Screen is a classroom management tool with a variety of functions. It includes a timer, QR code generator, drawing & text pads, and even a sound level monitor. It is free and doesn't require an account to be created. This tools is very useful when running a Station Rotation or Individual Rotation model.]]> 2018-08-05 12:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984311 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984586 Listenwise provides lessons addressing Language Arts, History, and science content in a audio format, so it focuses on their listening comprehension. Each lesson provides the audio recording, comprehension questions, discussion ideas, and graphic organizers. With the premium version, there are more online components including English Learner scaffolds and online assessments.]]> 2018-08-05 13:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984586 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984888 Quizlet lets you create an online resource where learners can learn, practice, and assess on key concepts or vocabulary. There are various ways to interact for learners to choose from. If you create a class and invite your students, Quizlet will also provide valuable data on how each student is doing on the content.]]> 2018-08-05 13:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271984888 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271985285 Webquest.org provides a database of webquests created by teachers as well as a guide to create webquests. A webquest is an inquiry based approach to learning in which students are presented with a task to complete. Learning is very transparent as the process and summative assessment for the task is available for the learners to access at any time. Also, webquests can designed to be completed either independently or collaboratively, so all aspects of the 4 C's are addressed.]]> 2018-08-05 13:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271985285 jvagt https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271985551 The Google Custom Search engine is a way for you to create a safe and focused online environment for learners to practice online research skills.  Using this site, you can identify specific websites and create a link to a search engine which only searches these sites.  This creates an effective way to keep students' searches on topic while also giving them a way to apply this skill.  In addition, this tool could be integrated into a webquest to replace the list of resources (these become the websites you identify in your search engine).]]> 2018-08-05 13:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jvagt/TechResource/wish/271985551