Learning and student engagement can be enhanced in both the face to face and the online classroom by integrating technology.
Below you will find ideas for using different technology tools, apps, and sites that can be incorporated into the classroom.
Video Tools
- Panopto
external website: Upload, create, share privately/publicly, in-video quizzing, screencasts, and much
more. All hosted on a password protected Wilkes site. Visit our resource page on Panopto
for more information.
Kaltura Media Space (.pdf) - Edpuzzle external website: Convert online videos into interactive learning experiences with quizzes, images, and text.
- Vialogues external website: Upload a video and start a discussion by adding comments, surveys and open ended questions.
- PowToon external website: Create animated videos and presentations. Use to explain a concept to students or have student create videos to demonstrate understanding.
Audio Tools
- VoiceThread external website: Upload presentations, audio files and videos. Students can comment via text or audio, read and reply to other's comments.
- Voki external website: Create custom speaking avatars. A great way to introduce a topic in an online course, especially for the camera shy instructor! Type, upload, or record audio.
Mind Mapping, Infographics & Timelines
- Timetoast external website: Create online, interactive, multimedia timelines
- Bubble.us external website: Online Collaborative Brainstorm and Mindmap site
Student Response Systems
- Clickers external website: Turning Technology Clickers are a great way to engage every student in your class and access their level of comprehension. They can also be used to give quizzes and take surveys.
- Plickers external website: Quickly assess student learning during instruction using an iPad and custom QR codes. Can use pre-made questions or ask questions on the spot. No need for student devices.
- Kahoot external website: An awesome game-based student response system. Create multiple choice questions. Students compete using any device with internet connection. Download results in a CSV file.
- Socrative external website: Student response system that provides instant feedback, detailed reports, game option. Students can access from any device with internet connection.
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Collaborative Presentation Tools
- Google Slides external website: Create online, collaborative presentations. Great for virtual group projects because students can work simultaneously, offers a built in chat feature, and revision history to track who has done what.
- Prezi external website: Online presentation software