Tools are handy for
all teachers, but they are essential in the online learning environment. They can help personalize learning and add to
student engagement. In this blog, I am going to explore several tools and how
they can be used in an online learning environment.
Presentation
Tools
Presentation tools
can be used to present or have the learners create presentations on a topic. All
of these tools are nice because they have an interactive features that are more
engaging to the learner. The person viewing the tools can watch videos, draw,
take quizzes, participate in polls, and respond to questions. Each tool has
different features. The most features are in Nearpod and the least in Adobe
Spark.
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Nearpod:
Nearpod is a tool for teachers to engage students with interactive lessons. You
can create live synchronous or asynchronous lessons. It is free, but extra
features are more expensive.
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Microsoft
PowerPoint with Mix: Everyone is familiar with PowerPoint, but the Mix add-in
takes it too] a new level. It allows you to easily create and share interactive
online videos in PowerPoint. This is a free download with Microsoft 365.
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Adobe
Spark: A beautiful way to layout presentations. You can add photos, video and
text. The platform is user friendly and can be created on the web or ios. This
is free with an Adobe account.
Video Tools
These tools are
great for the visual students. They allow you to create videos to display
content. They can be used to share content or to have students create projects.
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Animoto:
This tool turns photos and video clips in video slideshows. Educators can apply
for a free Animoto Plus account for use in the classroom, but they offer paid
plans as well.
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Stupeflix
: This is just like Animoto. Make unlimited free videos, up to 20 minutes long.
You can also apply for an educators’ account.
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Pixiclip:
Allows you to create simple videos in your computer's web browser. You work in
a whiteboard and can can draw, upload images to mark‐up, and type. You can also
record audio or video. You communicate using a webcam or a microphone. Pixiclip
is free,
Community Tools
These tools allow
the users to collaborate and share work. They often have other features as
well.
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Edmodo:
Social plan where students can share documents and post comments to collaborate.
Teachers and parents can monitor content. It is free, but premium services cost
$2500 per school per year.
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Google
Docs: Allows users to share in real-time. It is free to use.
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Office 365:
Allows users to access files anywhere and collabore in real time. There are
many packages available from $6.00 a month and up.
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