Jamboard supports project-based learning by providing students with a platform to collaborate, communicate, create, brainstorm, and think critically (Brown University, 2022). This creates engagement and allows students to express their own creativity, thoughts, and opinions.

Jamboard is best used during synchronous learning when all students are able to be on the whiteboard at the same time to share and provide feedback on ideas and resources.

An example of a unit that could use Jamboard is the Civil War. Students would use Jamboard to create a collaborative concept map that shows the relationship and impact of the events that occurred during this time.

This tool helps students to meet their ISTE Standards of Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, and Creative Communicator because it allows students to be active in their learning, promote safe and ethical used of technology, and helps and allows them to creatively express themselves to their peers (ISTE, 2024).

MS Teams supports project-based learning because it is, essentially, an all-encompassing tool for collaboration, communication, meetings, and resource sharing. Students are able to connect, communicate, and brainstorm via live meeting, chat channels, and document sharing (Common Sense Media, n.d.). Teams also has the capability to customize groups and their topics which keeps personalizes students' learning and keeps them engaged.

MS Teams works well in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. It has live video chat capabilities for student groups who want to meet in-person to discuss or brainstorm project topics. They can also use chat in real-time. To supplement synchronous learning, MS Teams also includes a variety of tools that allow students to participate, collaborate, and communicate on their own time, such as chat and document sharing.

MS Teams helps students to meet the ISTE Student Standards of Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Creative Communicator, and Knowledge Constructor. This happens through allowing students to engage in collaborative learning, communicate effectively, and construct knowledge through the appropriate use of digital tools (ISTE, 2024).

This tools supports project-based learning because it provides students with a safe, experiential environment to practice skills for decision-making, critical thinking, and resiliency and how they can apply those to real-world situations (Cadotte, 2024). Here they can also utilize collaboration, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. These hands-on, real-life simulations keep students engaged and allow them to learn about themselves and how they would handle situations.

Ed Simulations should be use during synchronous learning so that real-time feedback and discussions can be had. It is also beneficial that the teacher is with the students to supervise them during the simulation during a structured learning time.

An example of a project-based learning unit that can use simulations is the U.S. Judicial System. Simulations for a mock trial can be put into place, students will be assigned roles, and they will act out those roles based on the knowledge they have learned during the unit. They will also learn more along the way.

Simulations help to meet students ISTE Standards of Empowered Learner, Knowledge Constructor, Digital Citizen, and Innovative Designer. They encourage students to take be an active part in their learning as well as connect their learning to real-world situations and support ethical and safe use of technology, as well as creative thinking and problem solving (ISTE, 2024).

Google Workspace supports project-based learning by providing students with a place for all of their project needs. Google Workspace allows students to create, collaborate, and communicate in meaningful and engaging ways that fit the needs of all students (Common Sense Media, n.d.).

Google Workspace is a great option for asynchronous learning because it provides many ways for students to share, create, and store their information so that their peers or group members can access it on their own time. It enables students to participate in collaborative learning and projects without the need for being in the same place at the same time or online at the same time.

An example of how project-based learning can happen through Google Workspace is having students collaborate to complete a Global Impact Study. This is when students research an environmental issue and how they can improve it. They collaborate and share their ideas through chat, google docs, or via video. They use the information shared to create a plan for how to reduce the negative effects of the issue.

Google Workspace can help student meet the following ISTE Standards: Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Innovative Designer, and Creative Communicator. It does this by providing tools that foster collaboration, communication, and digital literacy by providing a secure and accessible learning environment.

Padlet is a valuable tool for facilitating project-based learning because provides a space for collaboration and sharing of ideas and resources and fosters engagement with its interactive, self-expressive format (Edwards, 2024). It is a great place for collaborating and brainstorming on projects.

Padlet is well-suited for asynchronous learning because its format allows for flexible participation and accessibility based on needs of students. This allows them to continue to contribute and collaborate without being in the same place or working on the project at the same time.

An example of a unit that could be facilitated through Padlet is Historical Event Perspectives. This would entail each group member to pick a person from a certain event in history, research them, and then post their perspective to Padlet. Each student will do that with their historical figure. Following their post, they will read the posts of their peers and respond to them from the perspective of their figure.

Padlet helps students to meet their ISTE Standards of Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. It does this by providing students a place to participate in digital communities, share their learning experiences and construct knowledge, express themselves creatively through different formats, and collaborate with peers and educators both locally and globally (ISTE, 2024).

Zoom can support project-based learning by providing a platform for students to come together to discuss, plan, organize, and create projects together (Nichols, 2020). This can be facilitated by the teacher by dividing students into groups and assigning them break-out rooms to work together. Another option is to let students choose how they would like to collaborate with options such as chat, live video meeting, and screen sharing.

Zoom is best used during synchronous learning because it requires live meetings and the teacher to facilitate groupings and break-out rooms. Zoom works best when participants are able to come together to work together at the same time.

One example of PBL that could be facilitated through Zoom is creating a PSA Announcement. Student research a current issue in society and create a Public Service Announcement to make people aware of it. This fits well with Zoom due to its included audio and video features.

Zoom helps students to meet the following student ISTE Standards: Empowered Learner, Global Collaborator, Innovative Designer, and Digital Citizen. Zooms helps to meet these standards by allowing students to take an active role in their learning and work with peers and experts from around the world as well as help them to facilitate creative projects and collaboration and lets them practice doing so in a safe and ethical manner (ISTE, 2024).

Moodle is a pro at handling project-based learning. It includes collaborative forums, project deliverables, random grouping features, resource and document sharing capabilities, and chat features (Moodle, 2024). All of these features make Moodle a project-oriented and supportive learning environment that keeps students engaged and meets a variety of learning styles and needs.

Moodle is appropriate for use during synchronous and asynchronous learning. It provides tools for real-time interactions as well as self-paced learning options. It is live meeting capable but also includes a digital space for students to access information and resources that have been shared by the teacher or their peers.

An example of project-based learning that could be facilitated through Moodle is Create a Game. Students collaborate to create a game that teaches a specific skill or topic, such as nutrition. Students will work synchronously and asynchronously through Moodle to share and discuss board game structure, appropriate information, questions and answers, game pieces, and what the requirements are to win the game.

Moodle helps students to meet the ISTE Standards of Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, Creative Communicator, and Computational Thinker. Moodle successfully helps to meet these goals by facilitating communication, collaboration, active learning, and utilizing digital tools in an appropriate and ethical way (ISTE, 2024).

Nearpod is a great support for project-based learning. It offers a variety of already created virtual labs on a wide variety of topics and skills. These labs and activities are a great beginner to project-based learning and getting students to collaborate and think critically about what they are learning and the task the need accomplish (Morgan, 2024). These activities are engaging and leveled to fit all students' needs and learning styles.

Nearpod is a great tool to use during asynchronous learning because students can move through the interactive lessons and activities independently to learn. Students can also gather knowledge from these to use later in discussions or collaborative activities with group members. This makes it a great option for distance learning environments.

An example of how to use Nearpod for project-based learning is for learning about projectile motion. Students participate in a virtual simulation to come up with solutions to problems with projectile engineering. Following this simulation, students will proceed to their virtual lab to put their ideas into motion and test their hypothesis for solving these issues of projectile motion.

Nearpod helps students to meet these ISTE Student Standards: Empowered Learner. Nearpod does this by provided interactive elements that foster engagement and active learning (ISTE, 2024). This allows them to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

Canvas supports project-based learning by providing a centralized platform to share and organize content and collaborate and communicate with peers (Instructure, 2025). Canvas also provides already constructed project-based learning templates for use by the teacher to facilitate this type of learning and meet diverse learning styles of students.

Canvas fits both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments but providing a platform for students to participate in both live collaboration and independent communication. Video chats are available when real-time discussions are needed, but they also offer information sharing tools and discussion boards for that allows students to participate as their schedule allows, which helps to meet the needs of students and allows them to engage when they are able.

An example of a project-based learning activity that can be facilitated through Canvas is creating a classroom newspaper. Students would be given roles such as reporter, editor, and photographer. Students would share their work on Canvas to receive feedback from their group members and work together to create the final draft of their newspaper. All information sharing, editing, and creating can be done through Canvas for all group members to access.

Canvas has received an ISTE Seal for its high-quality design and learning, proving their dedication to Student ISTE Standards, digital pedagogy, and usability (ISTE, 2024). Canvas supports students in meeting the ISTE Standards of Empowered Learning, Digital Citizen, Creative Communicator, and Global Collaborator. Canvas does this by allowing students platform to seek feedback to improve their practice, use technology safely and ethically, choose the correct means of communication, and use technology to connect with peers and others to access diverse viewpoints (ISTE, 2024).

Go Pangea is research-based and designed specifically for project-based learning that would bring people from around the world together to discuss global issues and concerns (PenPal Schools, 2024). Go Pangea provides daily questions for students to explore and research and then allows them to participate in discussions with other students from around the world about these same topics, gaining globally diverse perspectives. This allows students to create their own learning and share it.

Go Pangea is suitable for both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. It offers teacher-led questions and discussions as well as self-guided learning that allows students to connect globally with issues and topics that interest them.

An example of a project-based learning activity that can be facilitated with Go Pangea is the Global Cuisine Cookbook project. Students would each research traditional cuisine from their counties then come together to collaborate to make a virtual cookbook. Students will teach and learn about different cooking techniques, ingredients, and special dishes from each country.

While Go Pangea can help students to meet all of their ISTE Student Standards, its major focus is on Global Collaborator because its goal is to connect students from around the world to bring more understanding and knowledge to differences in the world. Additional focuses are on Digital Citizen and Creative Communicator due to its emphasis on ethical, safe, and responsible interactions with others via use of technology (ISTE, 2024).