Technology Tools to Use in the Class to Enhance Learning

 These are some great technology tools to use in the class to enhance learning.

                                                   

1.     Padlet: This online tool is like a digital notepad where students can collaborate, and can comment and post pictures, videos and documents to share their ideas.

 

2.     Kahoot: A tool to quiz students on their knowledge and application. Students need to answer questions in the time limit given. Videos, images and pictures can be added to questions to spark interest.

 

3.     Socrative: It is a tool similar to Kahoot, where learners are tested with questions and activities. It is a bit more enhanced than Kahoot where learners can join different rooms and work on online activities.

 

                                               

4.     ThingLink: A great tool to make written work attractive and interesting by adding pictures, audio and videos. This tool also allows for the sharing of 360^o pictures and virtual reality experiences.

                                                     

5.     Slidebot: A tool where information can be input and Slidebot generates a presentation automatically. The information can also be edited on the slides once the powerpoint is created.

 

6.     Canva: This tool offers several well organized templates and designs where educational or any type of content can be created.

 

7.     Powtoon: A web based tool where one can create simple animations using the templates provided. Once the animation is created, it can be exported to Vimeo which is a video player platform.

 

8.     Explore Everything: This is an app where animated 'how to' videos can be created.

Reference:

8 best online collaboration tools for business growth. Internal communication tool. (2022, January 19). Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://clariti.app/blog/8-best-online-collaboration-tools-for-business-growth/

Cobb, J. (2021, August 28). 15 cool learning technology tools for your education business. Leading Learning. Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://www.leadinglearning.com/learning-technology-tools/

Socrative - Online Assessment Tools for the classroom. Google Sites. Retrieved January 31, 2022, from https://sites.google.com/a/ames.k12.ia.us/online-assessment-tools-for-the-classroom/assessments-for-everyone/socrative

Courtesy of Priyanka@NU(OTECA)