Dischord - Created as a chatroom server for gamers, many MS & HS students are already familiar with this platform, which also allows for voice discussions. Take care with the permissions and settings.

EdPuzzle - class-based platform that allows you to stop and chunk readings, videos, etc. to have students answer specific questions you posit.

• Getting Started with "EdPuzzle" Tutorial Video

Epson Interactive - these apps allow you to use the interactive whiteboard in your classrooms in conjunction with the digital pens.

• Driver (ver. 4.04)

• Easy Interactive Tools (ver. 5.01)

FlipGrid (free) - video-based classroom discussion platform, similar to Padlet and Seesaw. (Note: MS & HS teachers might consider this, as Seesaw is particularly marketed to younger children.)

Gizmos -- licensed for use by HS Science only.

Hapara - shares documents with specified classrooms of students

Kahoot for Distance Learning - interactive polls & multiple choice quizzes, using a shared screen to watch results while students take the quiz on another tab or device.

Nearpod - interactive classroom elements, including gamifying quizzes, collecting responses in new ways, etc.

NoRedInk

Padlet- an online virtual “bulletin” board, where students and teachers can collaborate. Similar to Seesaw and FlipGrid in many ways. [NOTE: Questions about Padlet? Please ask Danny Stock!]

PearDeck - a Google Slides add-on, that makes slides interactive to students can answer questions in the slide.

PointerPro - makes your pointer huge, so others can follow it when sharing your screen via Zoom or Google Meet

Quizizz - create interactive multiple choice quizzes for asynchronous or synchronous learning. Unlike Kahoot, Quizizz answers directly to the player as they go.

Quizlet - excellent for creating vocabulary flashcards

105 Tools for Distance Learning & Student Engagement

Many subscription resources available:

• LMS Library Resource Board

• HS Library Resource Board

• DC Public Library (all students will have cards by mid-semester)