Flipgrid is a social learning platform that allows faculty to ask questions that require a video response from students. Students are then able to respond to one another, creating a “web” of discussion. Video response timeframes can be set by the faculty member and can range from 15 seconds to 5 minutes in length.
Free Educator sign-up: https://auth.flipgrid.com/signup
Flipgrid Help Center: https://help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us
https://screencast-o-matic.com/
Create instructional videos via screen recording by capturing any area of your screen with the option to add narration from your microphone and video from your webcam.
Sign-up for Free account: https://screencast-o-matic.com/screen-recorder
Training & tutorials: https://screencast-o-matic.com/tutorials
Demonstration video: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MKJddzHHkvdbvCFBc6SJUJ6ldYtv0ljE
Concept maps are visual representations of information. They can take the form of charts, graphic organizers, tables, flowcharts, Venn Diagrams, timelines, or T-charts. Concept maps are especially useful for students who learn better visually, although they can benefit any type of learner.
Slack is a collaboration hub, where the right people and the right information come together, helping everyone get work done.
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Getting Started with Slack: https://slack.com/help/articles/115004071768-What-is-Slack-
Communicate and send text messages to students without providing your personal cell phone number. With a free account, you can:
Have 10 different courses/classes
150 students per class
Upload a video and add questions throughout the video to check for student understanding. Edpuzzle increases student engagement and improve student learning through video lessons. EDpuzzle also collects data as students watch and interact with the video.
Edpuzzle Getting Started Guide: https://support.edpuzzle.com/hc/en-us/sections/360001671011-Getting-Started
Khan Academy provides free video tutorials and interactive exercises that are standards-aligned content for K-14 Math, Science, History, AP®, SAT®, and more.