My Top EdTech Tools by Nathan Twitty https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612 The opinions shared in this Padlet are purely my own. Each EdTech tool should be continously evaluated for its merit and effectiveness. [Untitled image]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/science-technology-education-1182713/ en-us 2022-06-04 00:16:35 UTC 2022-06-07 21:28:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Student Engagement twittyn https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641238 Flipgrid is a video creation website that allows students the creativity to demonstrate mastery with flair. 

Click the above image to sign-up or sign-in to try it out!

Add your creative touch to your own video response. The options can be overwhelming!]]> 2022-06-04 00:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641238 Collaboration twittyn https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641352 Padlet is one of the top collaboration websites available.

Benefits:
  •  Live interactive space to collaborate
  •  Users can upload videos, images, links, and files
  •  Available on most devices students have access to
  •  Easily shareable
  •  No account needed to post on it
  •  Look how easy we are using it!

YOUR ASSIGNMENT - 
- Choose one of the color-coded themes for EdTech listed already
- Click the + sign in the bottom right or double click somewhere to add a new post.
- Post an EdTech tool that fits one of the categories and use the same color as my initial post
- Comment or like posts on the board!
]]> 2022-06-04 00:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641352 Gamification twittyn https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641677 Blooket is the bomb in gamification!

Educators can search and use Blookets to assess student mastery or create their own set of questions. Students can enjoy competition anonymously while teachers can collect data behind the scenes. Games can vary based on themes, game strategy, and length of time.]]> 2022-06-04 00:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641677 Learner Management System twittyn https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641967 Canvas Learner Management System (LMS) provides a one-stop shop to organize classrooms in a virtual environment. 

Key Benefits:
  • Courses can be set up as modules with pages of content and assessments for personalized learning
  • Module progression can be locked until mastery is demonstrated
  • Assignments allow differentiation 
  • Discussion boards for student collaboration
  • Conferences and groups for small group instruction
  • Integration with external websites
  • Internal communication tools
  • Online grade book that can sync with student information systems (SIS) such as PowerSchool
  • Analytics and statistics on student usage
  • Announcements can be posted and automatically emailed to students


]]> 2022-06-04 00:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210641967 Hybrid Teaching twittyn https://padlet.com/twittyn/APSUEDUC5612/wish/2210648810 Nearpod is a slide-based online tool that allows teachers the flexibility to create engaging lessons that students can access from a single screen or individually.

Benefits:
  • Flexibility to adjust content in real-time
  • Whole class instruction or self-paced
  • Live interaction where all students have opportunities
  • External resources easily integrated
  • Educator dashboard to track data
  • Integration into various Learner Management Systems (LMS)
  • Grade pass-back to LMS


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