Resources

Tools

We've discussed the following tools in this CoP:

Data Visualization

• Tableau Public

  • Data visualization platform

  • Takes data from any system and transforms to visualizations

  • Any skill level

  • Free

  • For organizations different packages are available for purchase
    

Interactive Learning Environment

• Flip

  • Create and share videos

    • Add filters, emojis, etc.

  • Free

  • Targeted towards educators

• Gather

• Nearpod

  • Interactive learning environment

  • Can insert PowerPoints, Google Slides, or videos and make them interactive

  • Templates available

  • Can be live or asynchronous

  • Gives instructor post-session reports

  • Website says teachers can sign up for free, but schools can also request a quote

Administer Quizzes

• Quizlet

Online Whiteboard/Bulletin Boards

• Jamboard

  • Interactive whiteboard system

  • Part of Google Workspace, can use for collaboration across Google Suite

  • Best for touchscreen but can use with trackpads/mouses on computers

  • Add images or text with drawings

• Padlet

  • Online notice board

  • Free to download for IOS or Android

  • Collaborative notes that multiple media types can be added to

    • Images, PowerPoints, social media, videos, adobe

  • Different layouts provided for base

  • Easily post to website or social media, can also export or share as link

• Miro

  • Online collaborative whiteboard

  • Free to sign up online

  • Software integration with Zoom, Slack, Trello, and others

  • Upload images and files from computer

Mapping ideas/brainstorming:

• Coggle

  • Collaborative, online mind maps and flowcharts

  • Map out processes, systems, and algorithms

  • Online in browser, no downloading

  • Add branches and loops, upload images, add text

Community of Practice:

• Participate

  • Build organizations/knowledge online Communicates of Practice (CoPs)

  • Create virtual training and blended learning experiences through asynchronous online courses

  • Create own curriculum or build from their content

  • Specific programs geared towards higher education

Project Management:

• The Management Center resources

Projects

Digital Project infrastructures