Classroom+Discussion+Resources

Today's Meet

Today's Meet can be used in many ways to allow students to collaborate, discuss, problem-solve, etc. at the beginning of a lesson, end of a lesson, or during an activity in a lesson. Todays Meet helps you students embrace the capabilities of a [|backchannel] and connect with your peers, teachers, etc. in real time.

Today's Meet Link

[|Today's Meet SAMPLE ACTIVITY]

Today's Meet Video Tutorial

Edmodo

Edmodo is a private, free, social network that has a "facebook" appearance. This tool provides the students an opportunity to network with their teacher, submit assignments, take quizzes, etc. This tool also has an app for the iPhone.

Edmodo Link
 * Click on Student Link
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Edmodo Blog--Contains tutorials, teacher guides, etc.

Etherpad

Etherpad is a real time online web-based word processor. It allows people to work together in a synchronous way. Etherpad allows students to create a pad instantly without creating an account. The pad can be created in a few seconds. This tool can be used for students to collaborate, brainstorm, write, etc. The pad can be exported as a text file to be edited in Microsoft Word or any other word processing packages. In addition, Etherpad allows the teacher an opportunity to play back the pad.

Etherpad Link

Etherpad Activity

Etherpad Tutorial

Padlet

Padlet gives students the opportunity to share thoughts, collaborate, and post resources. Images, music and videos can added to a wall. Students do not need to register for an account to write on a wall. Padlet could be used in multiple ways in the classroom.


 * Check for understanding at the end of a lesson
 * Check for prior knowledge
 * Collaboration
 * Collection of resources
 * Student feedback

Padlet

Padlet Wall Activity

Padlet Tutorial