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The list consists of technology tools that can be used in classrooms to enhance learning. It is based on several different topics from classroom management apps, presentation tools, learning games and VR tools.
ClassDojo is a communication tool for parents, teachers and students. It allows teachers to create individualized profiles for their students where they share videos, announcements and photos. parents can have updates of what their children are doing in class and privately message teachers. (https://www.classdojo.com/)
The website Todays Meet can be used in classrooms for discussions. It provides “rooms” where teachers can invite students and give input about a topic, ask questions or provide insight. (http://todaysmeet.com/)
Socrative is a new way students can take quizzes. The app has been widely use because it incorporates different methods to quiz students. The space race encourages a friendly competition or it can be used as an exit ticket with true or false, multiple choice or short answer questions.(https://www.socrative.com/index.html)
The website StoryBird has premade illustration that can be used to create long, short picture books or poems. It allows teachers to create student profiles, grade their work on the website and can be shared with anyone. (http://storybird.com/)
Aurasma uses ordinary images and makes them into an interactive way to learn about a variety of subjects. It’s an augmented reality app that allows students to have a visual representation on the material they are learning. (https://www.aurasma.com/)
Quiver is an easy app that can be used for any grade level. It can be used to learn about volcanoes, cells, or animals. First students would be able to color a print out which is provided then with the use of tablets it allows student to see their creations come to life. (http://www.quivervision.com/)
Technology has gone far and it shows through the virtual reality headsets. Google expedition can be used in class to augment learning by providing field trips with virtual tours around the globe. It’s a great learning tool that can cover a variety of topics. (https://edu.google.com/expeditions/)
Student can use the website to write about anything or for class assignments. The website allows teachers to track the amount of writing or students can share with teacher/ peers to receive feedback. The website is a great teaching tool that enhances writing
(http://www.writeabout.com/)
This presentation tool can be used as an alternative to PowerPoint which is available online or as an app. It allows users to add post on a wall which can incorporate pictures, videos, hyperlinks, documents and share with peers or keep private.
Students will enjoy learning and playing with the app Trivia Crack Kingdom. It gives a set of questions that allows students to learn about several different topics through a quiz format. (https://www.triviacrack.com/)
