Google Slides is probably one of the most used websites inside of the classroom. This feature is a great tool for teachers because it is so easy to use, it’s free, and it allows for so many different creative options. A key feature of Google Slides is how the teacher can lock or unlock access to editing the slides for students. Along with this, students can share access on google slides so that they can all work on the same slides at the same time for group projects and more. The teacher can also easily share the slides with students so that they each have it on their own devices. Google Slides can be used in instruction to ensure that anything important does not get forgotten or skipped over when teaching students. The slides can also be used for instruction to reach students who might be visual learners. I included a simple lesson on rhyming to give a preview of what Google Slides has to offer.

Nearpod is a great resource for teachers as it can be used inside the classroom, as well as outside of the classroom. Using Nearpod, teachers can incorporate games, assessments, polls and more onto slideshows. Nearpod is a great way to intertwine a lecture or presentation with interactive elements. Additionally, Nearpod already has a ton of lessons a teacher can choose from. Or they can simply start from scratch and create their own. One of my favorite tools on Nearpod is the “Draw it” tool. Students can draw something on their own device, and it will show up on the teacher’s device, who can then display it on the board. I included a fun matching game and poll I created on the topic of weather.

EdPuzzle is an instructional tool that teachers can use to provide video lessons for students to view, work with, and respond to. A teacher can film their own video, borrow a video that has already been created, or even find a video from YouTube that fits their lesson. Then teachers can add their own personal touch to the videos with tools such as voiceovers or embedding assessments into the video. A major plus is that if a teacher adds something like a multiple-choice quiz into the video, EdPuzzle automatically grades the quiz. This can save time on the teacher’s part. I used a video already uploaded onto EdPuzzle, and then created a quiz to go along with the video.

TinyTap is a resource that provides online games for students ranging from kindergartners up to ages 14 and up. TinyTap has an abundance of game topics such as developing social skills, helping ESL students learn English, games for non-verbal students, math and more. Additionally, students or teachers can even create their own games. By having students create their own games to share with the class, they are engaging in higher order thinking. In instruction, teachers can use TinyTap to help students develop their understanding of a topic. Attached is a sample of one of the many games offered on TinyTap.

Quizizz is an instructional tool that gives teachers different ways to provide interactive quizzes for students. Like TinyTap, teachers and students can even make their own quizzes. Polls, multiple choice, fill in the blank, and open-ended questions can be created. A major plus with Quizizz is that the responses and data from each student’s attempt is saved for the teacher to view and evaluate. The use of Quizizz can help to create a fun and engaging classroom. Quizizz is also inclusive as it has the option for questions to be read aloud to students as well as options of what language the questions should be displayed in. A teacher can use this tool for instruction in many ways, whether that be just to check in and see how students are feeling that day or as an exit ticket to see if students are understanding what they are learning. The quiz I created includes a few of the different question options that are provided with Quizizz and gives a glimpse into the different ways to utilize this tool.

Ozobots can help to enhance lessons and keep students engaged. They can be integrated with any kind of lesson, not just science. With Ozobots, students can develop their coding and programming skills.

Using different apps, students can program Dash to do all sorts of different actions. Again, Dash can be incorporated to enhance any type of lesson.