Collaboration and Communication Tools:
Padlet: A virtual bulletin board that enables collaborative sharing of ideas, multimedia, and discussions in real-time. padlet.com
Google Workspace for Education: A suite of productivity and collaboration tools including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Classroom for creating and sharing documents, presentations, and assignments. workspace.google.com/education
Slack: A messaging and collaboration platform that can be adapted for educational purposes to enhance communication and group work. slack.com
Edmodo: A platform designed specifically for education, offering communication, collaboration, and assignment management features. (edmodo.com)
Polling tools
Mentimeter: An audience response system that allows professors to create live polls, quizzes, word clouds, and Q&A sessions to engage and assess students during lectures. mentimeter.com
Poll Everywhere: A platform for creating live polls, quizzes, and surveys to gather real-time feedback from students during lectures. polleverywhere.com
Assessment and Quizzing Tools:
Quizlet: A study tool that allows professors to create interactive flashcards, quizzes, and games to help students review and retain course material. quizlet.com
AnswerGarden: AnswerGarden is a web tool that allows users to create simple online brainstorming sessions or polls where participants can submit short answers that are then visualized and summarized in real-time. answergarden.ch
Socrative: A student response system that allows professors to create quizzes and polls in real-time and receive immediate feedback on students' understanding. socrative.com
Kahoot!: A popular game-based learning platform that allows educators to create interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions to engage students. kahoot.com
Google Forms: A tool within Google Workspace that enables teachers to create customizable quizzes and surveys. forms.google.com
Interactive Learning/Presentation Platforms:
Nearpod: An interactive platform that allows professors to create engaging lessons with multimedia content, quizzes, and activities, which students can access on their devices. nearpod.com
Flipgrid: A video discussion platform that enables students to respond to prompts and questions using short video clips, encouraging active participation and collaboration. flipgrid.com
Edpuzzle: A tool that lets professors create interactive video lessons by embedding questions, quizzes, and comments within videos to check students' understanding. edpuzzle.com
Pear Deck: An interactive presentation platform that allows professors to create engaging slide decks with embedded questions and activities for students to participate during lectures. peardeck.com
Trello: A project management tool that professors can use to organize and share course materials, assignments, and deadlines. trello.com
Emaze: An online presentation tool that offers templates and features for creating visually appealing and interactive presentations. emaze.com