Kahoot.it
- Teachers go to create.kahoot.it
- Students go to kahoot.it
Tips:
- Before you play tell the students about the game nickname. They need to get an appropriate nickname ready. It is important that they keep their nickname a secret and not give it away during the game. It is more fun if they find out who won at the end of the game.
- Students may join the game at any time. The game pin is at the top of each student screen.
- You can create your own game or search the public games. If you "favorite" a game, it will then be in the "Me" tab.
Ways to use it:
- Review: if you re-teach after the answer is given, the students will be very attentive.
- Introduce: play a game on a topic that is new to the students. You will be amazed at how much they pick up just from playing the game.
- Allow students to create a kahoot.it and play the game in class.
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Padlet
padlet.com used to be wallwisher
Tips:
- You do not have to be logged in to create a padlet, but you can not change the background or permissions.,
- Students do not log in to post, which allows for anonymous posts.
- There are posting settings: password protect or you can moderate and approve posts before they are on the wall.
- New Chrome extension: How to use it video
Ways to use it:
- Exit ticket/formative assessment
- Students collaborate/note taking
- Introduce information to your students by uploading documents, videos and text
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Screen casting is a great way to do a flipped classroom. When you screencast, you capture your screen and your voice (with the use of a microphone---usually built into new computers).
Tips:
- You can download your video, upload to YouTube. Then you can link it to Blackboard, Padlet or a blog.
- For free you can create a 5 minute video
- Pro account is $15 per year. No time limit on video, upload to Vimeo or Google Drive, and you can edit your video.
Ways to use it in class:
- Create instructional video for students on how to use a website or other technology.
- Create instructional video for your sub to show.
- Add voice to your PowerPoint or other lecture notes. Upload to Blackboard or a blog.
- Students can create a screencast.
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