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Education Technology Resources: Transform Your Teaching. 7 Digital Tools to Streamline Your Classroom Routines. Technology is integral to the modern learning experience.

7 Digital Tools to Streamline Your Classroom Routines

Indeed, with tablets replacing textbooks and students being so partial to their smartphones External link , it seems that digital tools are no longer optional for a modern teacher. There is also a number of other sound reasons to expand your teaching inventory with programs and apps. They can optimize the routines, such as handouts, homework assignments, and grades statistics.

As for your students, digital enriches their learning experience and enables you to communicate with them through the media that are natural to them. Edmodo External link This tool connects teachers and students into a safe learning-themed social network. ClassDojo External link This tool promotes connectivity between teachers, students, and parents in a way similar to Edmodo. GroupMaker External link This is a mobile app for breaking your class into groups and encouraging collaboration. Socrative External link Kahoot External link. Blogging - Technology Tutorials for Teachers. 3 Minute Teaching TOOL-torials. Be sure to share these great resources with your friends and colleagues! Access all of these videos in this YouTube Playlist How to Add “Time Tags” to Youtube Vids (so Viewers can Jump to Tagged Sections)It’s Super Easy to Create These Simple ‘Bookmarks’ so Viewers Can Pop to Different Section of Your EdPuzzle 3 Minute TOOL-torial Add Questions to Videos, Monitor Progress, etc.

EdPuzzle is an awesome free tool that makes it a breeze to embed questions in YouTube and Vimeo videos. When students log in and watch the videos on EdPuzzle, you can then see their progress. Create Top Notch Graphics With Ease, for Little or no Cost with Canva (fun for Students too!) Share Videos With no Distractions or Inappropriate Content, Fast & Easy with SafeShareA quick overview of the SafeShare.TV application that makes it easy to safely share YouTube and Vimeo videos without the distractions of ads and other extraneous content, or inappropriate content! 9 Technology Tools To Engage Students In The Classroom - 10 Technology Tools To Engage Students In The Classroom contributed by Sara McGuire, venngage.com Technology distracts students, right?

Keeps them from focusing? One solution is to ban phones and computers from the classroom. Another solution is to harness their tech-savvy and engage students with online tools that will help them complete assignments while still engaging them electronically. Think about it–if students are growing up in a world that requires them to be tech-savvy, then shouldn’t tech play a big role in their classroom experience? 1. We’re starting with what’s likely the simplest app on the list (well–aside the from background noise strategy): Google Forms. 20 Classroom Technology Tools You Might Not Know. The use of technology in the classroom is no longer up for debate.

20 Classroom Technology Tools You Might Not Know

It's now extremely clear: the effective use of classroom technology drives student results. But, any competent education professional would be quick to point out that student results are only positively impacted when they are introduced to the right tools. With a U.S. based edtech market that has raised more than a billion dollars over the last year, the options for technology tools to use in your classroom can seem infinite. Luckily, we're here to help! We've scoured the internet, the latest conferences, and Twitter for the newest, most effective tools to use in your classroom. 27 Tech Tools Teachers Can Use to Inspire Classroom Creativity. Students who grow up with a love of learning are more likely to stay engaged in STEAM subjects and other lessons as they grow older.

27 Tech Tools Teachers Can Use to Inspire Classroom Creativity

They won’t take what they learn at face value, and will instead seek out ways to expand their knowledge and ask questions about what they learn. Teachers are always looking for ways to pique student interest, from engaging experiments to unique learning methods. If you want to add fresh elements to your classroom and encourage your students to be creative, check out these tools. They might offer the tech solutions you need to wow your students during the learning process.

Evo Classroom Kit We may be a little biased, but our personal favorite tool is the Evo Classroom Kit. 25 Easy Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom. Although many technology-based teaching methods and resources effectively engage students and build their skills, many educators encounter difficulties when using technology in the classroom. Maybe a specific platform is too hard to introduce. Or maybe it won’t run on your devices. Despite the challenges, you likely want to enjoy the benefits that education technology can deliver. Using the ones that best apply to you and your students, and keeping the condensed list on your desk for quick reference, consider these 25 easy ways to use technology in the classroom: Offering a Unique Learning Experience 1. An ambitious way to use technology in the classroom, you can introduce a game-based learning platform. Most are designed to engage students, enlivening difficult topics and subjects.

Prodigy is one, providing math content up to the 8th grade level that’s aligned with curricula across Canada, Australia, England and the United States. Create your free teacher account today! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Technology Integration.