Student Engagement
Web 2.0 Tools
The Power of Words
What's the big deal?
Engagement leads to better learning opportunities and enjoyment. We all know that, but nobody is intentionally disengaging, right?
What can you do to better student engagement?
Students can easily create webpage-like projects with pictures, videos, text, and links.
Smore
Mind maps are a great way to formatively and summatively assess students. The collaborative features are a bonus!
Popplet
THINGLINK: Use as a presentation tool! Students will love the way you incorporate pictures into lessons.
Thinglink
- Free tool, sign up at Thinglink.com
- Apps available for Android and iOS
- Classroom version is a little overwhelming
STORYBIRD: Creative storytelling and beautiful artwork!
Storybird
- Free, online book creator, sign up at Storybird.com
- Limited to 35 students with free version
- Must import students to create usernames
Storybird 1
Storybird 2
Storybird 3
Infographics
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Where is this all going?
21st Century Literacy Teacher Cover Letter
What does it mean for me?
Students are going to be in jobs that do not yet exist. We must prepare them to be creative, collaborative, and flexible thinkers.
Andrea Noonan- Technology Integration Specialist, West Fargo
Kahoot
- web-based response system
- students do not have to log (given pin)
- unlimited responses
Poll Everywhere
Padlet
https://padlet.com/my/dashboard
- word wall, collaboration tool
- anybody can organize
- develop digital citizenship protocol