https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3 Add the three new digital tools you've reviewed to your team's section. Be sure to include a description of why you think it is useful, and include your name. There's a sample item in the fourth column! en-us 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC 2024-06-06 22:07:16 UTC hello@padlet.com kgwegner https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750278 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750278 kgwegner https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750282 This tool is easy to use.  It allows you to upload a variety of images and then create interactive elements. It's free for educators, or $35/year for more features. This example let's you explore elements in a blended learning lesson.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750282 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750288 Create awesome videos yourself. 
Very easy to use. 
Free with premium add-ons 
Could increase teacher presence
Students could also create their own animations ]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750288 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750292 A video discussion platform 
Very easy to use 
FREE
Students can verbalize their learning via posted SHORT video, classmates can view and post questions or comments ]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750292 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750298 Students can create a "desktop of information" - these desktops can be collaboratively created by students as they find information possibly for a group project 
 
Free for Educators and those within education 

Again, very easy to use 

Visual organization of online resources, very similar to post-it notes of information all in one spot ]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750298 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750303 The purpose and function is to help keep track of when students are engaged and interacting in a classroom discussion (which doesn't fully help in an online format but could be used to easily keep track of discussion board conversations as well).
From what I am seeing it looks very easy to use.
$9.99 download... and is an Apple App which would hinder who could use it.
Could help make sure that all students are still engaged and involved in online discussions when we aren't all present in the classroom for us to help engage students and keep them involved in the conversation.
(I honestly thought I liked this product until I found that there was a cost... possibly something could be comparable as a free version that would work on Windows devices?)]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750303 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750306 HippoCampus, from what I see, would serve the purpose of helping provide students with more videos and examples to help them understand the concepts being taught.
It is very easy to use, assuming you know what you are wanting to find and know how to navigate finding videos.
It is free.
Value to digital transformation is that the teacher could pull in this as a source to help supplement the materials they already use, or the students could have the ability to find videos to add to a digital portfolio to show what they have learned (or to help each other review the content).]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750306 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750310 PlayPosit is a tool that enables teachers to make videos interactive, thus (potentially) avoiding the boredom of just watching a video of information being given.
From what I have seen, it appears easy to use, but I also haven't had experience using it.
It is free, though there are some types of accounts (with other bells and whistles) that do have some cost associated.
The value is it makes sure that the students are engaged and paying attention in the fact that the video becomes somewhat interactive and not something that the students can just fully ignore or drown out.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750310 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750313 This might be a cool way for students to create mind maps. It appears as if it may be free...but the confirmation email I received said it may take a few hours before my account is set up. It almost looks like it might be similar to padlet (teacher has an account and students are guests?)]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750313 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750317 This looks like it could be a cool site for students to organize their sources and their research. however I worry they may spend to much time "organizing their binder" as opposed to conducting research. It looks like it is free, with the option of paying for additional features.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750317 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750320 When done correctly, I think Prezi can take students outside of their Google Slide comfort zone. Prezi is free with the option of paying for additional features.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750320 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750324 This would be very helpful with class discussions and the mapping of student involvement. I'm thinking Oral Defense Q&A.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750324 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750327 This would be extremely helpful with student writing analysis. Students can upload their essay(s) and the platform, which provides a statistical overview of grammar and other useful identification of frequently misused or incorrectly used phrasing, etc.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750327 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750329 Much like Padlet, but more intense. This platform would be useful with the collection and response to course comments, concerns, and/ or suggestions.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750329 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750333 I use this website all the time as a supplement to the videos and notes that I already post. It offers alternative problems explained and solved, a different perspective, and alternative ways of solving the same problems.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750333 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750339 I know many teachers in my building that have used this. If you are looking for a fun activity to spice up your lesson then you can probably find it on this site at a low cost. Many cool activities have been used from here.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750339 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750341 I have been looking for a way that students can collaborate in math while they are not in the same location...blended learning. This looks like a cool way to have students send other students and the teacher their math. I need further exploration to see if this is worth it! It looks like it.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750341 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750346 I use Quizlet to get feedback after a lesson as an Exit Ticket, as a class Warm-Up, or most often, a review activity before a quiz or test.  It's fun for all students to participate.  You can either use quizzes already created by other teachers or modify and create your own.]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750346 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750349 I currently have my students use a website like Prezi to complete their "Senior Trip Budget" projects.  Students have to present their research by following guidelines and a rubric and then present their trip itinerary, budget, excursions, etc. through an innovative presentation using pictures.  Students can access the prezi through one account and work on it together.

]]> 2021-03-26 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750349 https://padlet.com/kgwegner/s761scb8hci3/wish/1357750353 Planboard is a free and easy way to lesson plan from anywhere.  It allows teachers to stay organized and save time when planning for a lesson, unit, or activity!  I've never used this one before, but it sounds very intriguing!

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