Technology Tools for the Classroom
MPS Educational Technology
Nearpod
Nearpod creates an inclusive and immersive learning experience by allowing students to actively participate in every lesson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVeLiepG9nk
Socrative
Socrative is a cloud-based student response system developed in 2010 by Boston-based graduate school students. It allows teachers to create simple quizzes that students can take quickly on laptops – or, more often, via classroom tablet computers or their own smartphones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyycybD8KNw
Book Creator
Book Creator is a beautiful, flexible tool that allows students of any age or skill level to create, publish, and share online books.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpcYopTnDUs
Padlet
Padlet is an online virtual “bulletin” board, where students and teachers can collaborate, reflect, share links and pictures, in a secure location. Padlet allows users to create a hidden wall with a custom URL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dRr8FOY5p0
Google Slides
Google Slides is an online presentations app that allows you to show off your work in a visual way.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bjO1IRzrqtOzqSdZEZnwO_lhFl_WflfalVlNVOfFsJA/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYA6GLAzz9A