Useful Websites
The following are some more commonly used websites which offer teachers useful functionality in their classrooms.
The majority of these websites work on a 'freemium' basis, where you get limited use through free signup and additional functionality through a subscription to the website.
Please note that as a school you will need to check on the GDPR compliance of these applications, and the regulations on the data collected by these apps. At the time of publishing this support, these apps can be used in the classroom following GDPR and learners can make use of them without the need for them to log in or create accounts.
Quizzes
These websites are in addition to being able to use Microsoft Forms and Google Forms, they may offer learners a different learning experience.
Digital Quizzes can be a way to gauge initial understanding before a topic/area is taught, they can highlight misunderstandings and allow the teacher to plan their content accordingly.
Kahoot
Kahoot is a game-based learning platform where learners can complete quizzes with different formats of questions, against their class peers. Teachers can create their own quizzes or use several quizzes created by other users.
The results can be recorded and used as a gauge against future tests of understanding.
Blooket
Blooket is similar to Kahoot, with the ability to choose different game formats for learners to score points/collect gold/catch fish... Blooket again allows teachers to identify misconceptions from the answers their learners give.
Online 'Notice' boards
Padlet
Padlet allows the use of a digital notice board, where numerous users can work collaboratively and share ideas.
Learners can add text, images & videos to share ideas with others.
3 Free Padlets before the need to pay.
Miro
Miro is a visual workspace for innovation where teams manage projects, design products, and build the future together
3 Free Miro before the need to pay.
Presentation apps
Prezi
Prezi is an online presentation app which allows users to create presentations with additional functionality to that which they may experience in PowerPoint or Slides.
3D design
This online computer aided design website will allow learners to create 3D projects.