Dominador T. Callo Jr

April 2025

In today’s digital age, educators have access to a wealth of online resources that can enhance lesson planning, engage students, and simplify classroom management—all without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for interactive activities, lesson plans, or professional development tools, there are countless free websites designed to support teachers. In this blog, I’ll explore ten (10) free educational platforms that can help every teacher create dynamic and effective learning experiences for their students.

Blooket (10)

https://www.blooket.com/

Blooket is a fun and interactive educational website that turns learning into a game. Designed for teachers and students, Blooket allows educators to create or choose from a variety of engaging quiz-based games that reinforce classroom lessons. With different game modes, live competitions, and self-paced study options, Blooket keeps students motivated while making learning exciting and effective.

PERSONAL RATING:

I'm giving Blooket a rating of 4 out of 5. Blooket is a very engaging website for the students. The game modes are very interactive and, based on my own experience, all of my students loved the competition that builds up as they compete to be in the first place. The only concern I have in using Blooket is that it is open-sourced for any kind of cheat codes. The fun of competition fades away if one of the game participants uses a cheat code that gives them automatic correct answers.

Baamboozle (9)

https://www.baamboozle.com/

Baamboozle is a versatile online game platform that helps teachers make learning fun and interactive. With thousands of ready-made quizzes and the ability to create custom games, Baamboozle is perfect for engaging students in review sessions, team challenges, and classroom activities. It's simple, no-signup interface makes it easy to use, whether for in-person or virtual learning.

PERSONAL RATING:

Same as Blooket, I am giving Baamboozle a rating of 4 out of 5. I think Baamboozle is promising, and the design is not that overstimulating to the students. I just think that the free account for teachers is minimal, and the free modes are not competitive enough for my high school students to enjoy. It's suitable for reviewing concepts with a twist instead of just having a plain flashcard type of review.

Educaplay (8)

https://www.educaplay.com/

Educaplay is an interactive educational platform that allows teachers to create and share engaging learning activities. From quizzes and crossword puzzles to interactive maps and memory games, Educaplay offers a variety of tools to make lessons more dynamic. With its user-friendly interface and multilingual support, it’s a great resource for enhancing student engagement in both online and classroom settings.

PERSONAL RATING:

I highly recommend Educaplay to every teacher around the world! I'm giving it a 5 out of 5 rating. First of all, Educaplay has its own AI program called "ray" that can help you write your content or any assessments. It's best for less to no prep moments for teachers so they can focus more on teaching, plus the game modes are very engaging, and the design is not overstimulating to the eyes of the students.

Pear Deck Learning (7)

https://www.peardeck.com/

Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool that helps teachers make lessons more engaging and student-centered. Designed to work with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, Pear Deck lets educators add questions, polls, and activities directly into their slides. Students can respond in real-time, allowing for instant feedback and deeper participation—whether in the classroom or during remote learning.

PERSONAL RATING:

I am giving Peardeck 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend Peardeck because it's a fresh approach to presenting PowerPoint or Google Slides to the students. It's also interactive, and you can set up a live poll or questions while presenting. It's one of the best ways of keeping the engagement of the class, especially if a teacher needs to present wordy pieces of information or vocabulary.

Edpuzzle (6)

https://edpuzzle.com/

Edpuzzle is an innovative educational platform that transforms videos into interactive learning experiences. Teachers can take any video—from YouTube, Khan Academy, or their own uploads—and add questions, notes, and voiceovers to keep students engaged and check for understanding. With built-in tracking and assessment tools, Edpuzzle makes it easy to monitor student progress and promote active learning both in and out of the classroom.

PERSONAL RATING:

I am giving Edpuzzle 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend Edpuzzle because of its convenience in creating an interactive lesson. All you need is the link to any learning video materials on YouTube or your video, and then link it to Edpuzzle, and then it will create your interactive review or assessment. One of the reasons for teacher turnover is work burnout, and by using Edpuzzle, it minimizes the teacher's preparation and allows them to focus more on the learning of the students.

Classtime (5)

https://www.classtime.com/

Classtime is a powerful assessment platform that helps teachers create real-time, interactive quizzes and formative assessments. With a variety of question types and instant feedback, Classtime supports active learning and data-driven instruction. Teachers can track student progress live, making it easy to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching on the spot—perfect for both in-person and remote classrooms.

PERSONAL RATING:

I am giving Edpuzzle 4 out of 5 stars. I think Classtime is one of the best ways to measure how much a student learned from a topic. The live assessment is a good way of seeing the progress of the students. I just don't like that it's showing when a student made a mistake to all of the participants. Also, since I advocate gamified assessments, I think the way classtime asses the learning of the students is not gamified enough. This one is good for independent or self-paced instruction.

Lumio (4)

https://suite.smarttech-prod.com/

Lumio is a dynamic digital learning platform that transforms static lessons into interactive, engaging experiences. Formerly known as SMART Learning Suite Online, Lumio allows teachers to create, import, and enhance lessons with games, polls, quizzes, and collaborative activities. Accessible on any device, it supports both in-class and remote learning, making it easy to connect with students wherever they are.

PERSONAL RATING:

I am giving Lumio 5 out of 5 stars. I liked how it shows a presentation to the students. It's very interactive, just like Peardeck. You can also look for any resources in the Lumio library so you don't have to spend too much time preparing a lesson. Lastly, all of the perks of it are FREE, you just need to sign up for an account.

Read|Write|Think (3)

https://www.readwritethink.org/

ReadWriteThink is a free educational website dedicated to providing high-quality reading and language arts resources for educators, parents, and afterschool professionals. Developed by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), it offers a vast collection of standards-based lesson plans, interactive student activities, printouts, and professional development tools. Designed to enhance literacy learning for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, ReadWriteThink supports effective teaching practices and promotes engaging, research-based instruction in the classroom.

PERSONAL RATING:

I am giving ReadWriteThink a 5 out of 5 stars. ReadWriteThink is superb for lesson planning with minimal effort required. That ability to filter is key here as it makes for specific outputs based on exact needs. The selection of printouts, which are also digital resources, are ideal as a way to work with useful information. From possible research topics on a subject to listening notes and word analysis - there is plenty to expand on any subject from this area.

TeacherFirst (2)

https://www.teachersfirst.com/

TeachersFirst is a free, comprehensive online platform created by experienced educators to support K-12 teachers. It offers a vast collection of teacher-reviewed resources, including lesson plans, instructional units, and web tools, all designed to enhance classroom learning across various subjects. Beyond classroom materials, TeachersFirst provides professional development opportunities through webinars, self-paced learning units, and insightful blog posts, helping educators stay ahead in today's dynamic teaching environment. With its commitment to high-quality, practical resources, TeachersFirst serves as a valuable community for teachers seeking to enrich their instruction and engage their students effectively.

PERSONAL RATING:

I'm giving TeachersFirst a 5 out of 5 because it’s an incredibly well-organized and resource-rich platform that truly supports teachers. The lesson plans, tech tools, and professional development resources are practical, high-quality, and easy to implement. It’s clear that this site was created by educators who understand what teachers need in the classroom.

Diffit (1)

https://web.diffit.me/

Diffit is an AI-powered educational platform designed to help teachers create differentiated instructional materials tailored to various reading levels. By inputting existing text, URLs, or specifying a topic, educators can generate customized resources such as leveled readings, vocabulary lists, summaries, and comprehension questions. Diffit streamlines the process of adapting content, enabling teachers to meet diverse student needs efficiently

PERSONAL RATING:

I’m giving Diffit a 5 out of 5 because it’s a total game-changer for differentiated instruction. Also, this is number in my list because it saves me so much time by instantly creating leveled texts and comprehension questions tailored to my students’ needs. The fact that it’s so easy to use and adapts to any topic makes it my number one go-to resource—it truly puts personalized learning within reach.

In conclusion, I could say that by exploring these educational websites has been both inspiring and eye-opening. Each platform brings something unique to the table—from interactive games and assessments to differentiated instruction and ready-to-use lesson plans. Whether you're looking to boost student engagement, personalize learning, or save time on planning, these tools offer valuable support for today’s educators. By analyzing and comparing them, it’s clear that the right mix of resources can truly enhance teaching and learning in any classroom.

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Dominador T. Callo Jr, LPT, RChT

Certified Arkansas Educator

HSU SPED Resource Academy Spring 2025

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