A's favorite blogposts on collaboration by Jennifer Gonzalez:
Check out the best student-collaboration tools tools from Common Sense Education or browse a few examples below!
flip
Flipg gives students a chance to have a stronger voice and increase collaboration while at a distance. This free tool allows students to continue the discussion via video and audio.
freeform
Freeform is a great place to bring your ideas to life. Sketch out a project, design a mood board or start a brainstorming session on a flexible canvas that supports almost any kind of file. And with iCloud, all your boards stay in sync, whether you’re on your Mac, your iPad or your iPhone.
Google Docs
Google Docs is not only an application but also a web tool. It allows students to collaborate while putting their words to text.
Google Sheets
Google Sheets can transform data into a digital portfolio. Help organize the research process and provide a structured approach through this collaborative spreadsheet tool and app.
Google Sites
Google Sites allows students to not only collaborate but create their own published work. Sites is available via any browser.
Google Slides
Google Slides lets you create new presentations and edit with others at the same time or without an internet connection. Slides is available as an iOS app, as well as on any web browser.
Jamboard
Jamboard is a collaborative, digital whiteboard makes it easy to create without boundaries and share ideas in real time. Jamboard offers an app that moves the whiteboard to the cloud.
Keynote
Keynote allows your students to collaborate (via Apple ID) while creating beautiful presentations. Do more than just add text, and you can now handwrite, too!
Padlet
Padlet beautifies boards, documents and webpages, which are easy to read and fun to contribute to. Padlet is available on a variety of devices.
Pages
Pages types up those documents, but now it also allows for drawings and smart annotations. Make your words come to life with Apple's native iOS app.
Peardeck
Peardeck allows teachers and students to work together through lessons and learning. Level up using flashcard factory and watch some student-centered learning flourish!