Tech Tools for Interactive Remote Teaching Webinar
Basecamp is a project management and communication tool. On Basecamp, you can set up a virtual space to organize group projects. Each space features a number of tools such as to-do lists, schedules, file sharing, and group chats (campfires) to support team work. Basecamp is an excellent tool for promoting and supporting collaborative group work. It can also increase accountability, time management skills, communication, and productivity among group members.
Students can use Basecamp’s “campfire” feature to discuss a book as they read it, the “Docs & Files” feature to post their annotations of the book, and the “To-Dos and Schedule” feature to stay organized and not fall behind in the reading.
Students can post their math homework using the “Docs & Files” feature so teachers can review their work. They can also ask peers questions using the “Campfire” feature if they are stuck on a problem. Students can also use the “To-Dos and Schedule” feature to increase time management by tracking the assignments they have, and visually see the amount of time left before the assignment’s due date.
Students can role-play the process of running for the President of the United States. They can use Basecamp to organize their campaign. For example, students can use the to-do feature to outline their campaign actions, use the “Campfire” feature to host rallies and debates, and upload campaign posters and advertisements to their project space.
Follow these steps to get started:
Visit the Basecamp homepage on the web browser of your choice.
In the top right-hand corner of the page click the “Try it FREE” button.
Enter in your information.
First type in your name.
Enter in your email address (Use an educational email address for full access free).
Create a password.
Choose create my new account.
Email teachers@basecamp.com from your education account when you finish to sign up for a free full version of Basecamp for Education users.