Visible Thinking Tools

Padlet is a versatile online collaboration tool that allows teachers and students to create interactive digital boards for sharing ideas, resources, and multimedia content in real time. With a simple, drag-and-drop interface, users can post text, images, videos, links, and documents, making it perfect for brainstorming, project planning, class discussions, and showcasing student work. Padlet works on any device and supports collaborative learning both in the classroom and remotely. 

Edpuzzle is an interactive video platform that empowers teachers to turn any video into an engaging learning experience. With Edpuzzle, you can add questions, audio notes, and comments directly into videos from sources like YouTube, Khan Academy, or your own uploads. Students watch at their own pace, and you can track their progress, check for understanding, and provide feedback—all in one place. Perfect for flipped classrooms, blended learning, and differentiated instruction. 

Kami is a digital classroom app that makes it easy to view, annotate, and collaborate on documents and PDFs in real time. Teachers and students can highlight, draw, add text, insert comments, and even work together on the same file from any device. Kami integrates seamlessly with Google Drive, Google Classroom, and other learning platforms, making it perfect for interactive assignments, feedback, and paperless workflows. 

Parlay is a classroom discussion platform designed to help teachers spark deeper, more inclusive conversations—whether online or in person. Teachers can choose from pre-built prompts in the “Parlay Universe,” create their own, or even use AI to generate questions. Students engage through written or live verbal RoundTables, with options for anonymous participation, ensuring every voice is heard. Throughout the session, teachers can highlight standout ideas, run polls, “nudge” quieter students, and track participation and communication skills using easy-to-read analytics dashboards. Parlay blends structured discussion formats with real-time data to strengthen critical thinking, collaboration, and equitable engagement. 

Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool that helps teachers create engaging lessons where every student can participate. Teachers add interactive questions to their slides, allowing students to respond in real time using their own devices. Responses can be displayed anonymously to encourage participation, and teachers can track understanding throughout the lesson 

Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio and communication platform that makes it easy to document, share, and celebrate student learning. Students can post photos, videos, drawings, text, and voice recordings, while teachers and families can view and comment on their work. Seesaw supports creativity, reflection, and a stronger home-to-school connection. 

Google Workspace for Education is a suite of cloud-based tools designed for collaboration, communication, and creativity in the classroom. With apps like Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, and Classroom, teachers and students can work together in real time from any device. It’s perfect for organizing assignments, sharing resources, and streamlining communication.