8-Educational Apps
(1) Presentation / Engagement
Assignment - Embed examples to illustrate the presentation resources used in class. Write a paragraph describing each program and its usefulness in education.
NearPod - Video [4:26] - Nearpod is an interactive learning platform that enables teachers to create and share engaging lessons with students in real-time or asynchronously, incorporating quizzes, polls, videos, and collaborative activities.
PearDeck - Sample file - Video [1:46] - Pear Deck is an educational technology platform that allows teachers to create interactive presentations, facilitating real-time formative assessments and engaging students through slides that include quizzes, polls, and drawing activities.
Flip- Student videos- Video [1:31] - Flip is a video discussion platform where educators and students can create and share short video responses to facilitate engaging, collaborative learning experiences.
Desmos - Video [4:38] - Desmos is an advanced graphing calculator integrated into a comprehensive mathematics teaching platform that allows users to visualize and explore complex math concepts interactively.
Explain Everything - Explain Everything is a collaborative online whiteboard platform that allows users to create, present, and share multimedia content, facilitating interactive learning and remote teaching scenarios.
(2) Educational Games
Assignment - Embed screen captures to illustrate the presentation resources used in class. Write a paragraph describing each program and its usefulness in education.
(3) Subject-Specific Software Review
Assignment -Review five or more educational resources . Embed screen captures to illustrate the presentation resources used in class. Write a paragraph describing each program and its usefulness in education.