Student Engagement Tool

Kahoot! is a popular game-based learning platform designed to make education fun and interactive. Teachers can create quizzes, polls, and challenges that students answer in real time using their devices. It promotes engagement through gamification, where students compete for top scores while reviewing content. Kahoot! also offers a library of pre-made games to save time.

Key Features:

• Customizable quizzes, surveys, and polls

• Live mode for classroom interaction or student-paced learning

• Detailed performance reports for assessment

• Integration with platforms like Google Classroom

Best For:
Interactive review sessions, icebreakers, or formative assessments in any subject.

Padlet is a collaborative digital bulletin board where students and teachers can post, share, and organize multimedia content. It’s ideal for brainstorming, group projects, and discussions. Users can upload files, write text, or embed videos, making it versatile for various activities. The content is displayed in visually appealing layouts like grids or timelines.

Key Features:

• Real-time collaboration with instant updates

• Multimedia support (text, images, videos, and links)

• Flexible privacy settings for secure sharing

• Exportable content as PDFs or images

Best For:
Collaborative brainstorming, peer feedback, or digital portfolios.

Genially is an all-in-one platform for creating interactive and visually stunning presentations, infographics, quizzes, and games. Its easy-to-use interface and ready-made templates allow educators to design engaging content without graphic design skills. Genially helps transform static materials into dynamic experiences that captivate students.

Key Features:

• Interactive templates for games, presentations, and activities

• Customizable animations and transitions

• Embedding options for videos, images, and links

• Analytics to track user engagement

Best For:
Gamified lessons, interactive storytelling, or creative project presentations.

Edpuzzle is a video-based learning platform that allows teachers to create interactive lessons by embedding questions, notes, or voiceovers into videos. Teachers can track student progress and comprehension through their responses. It integrates seamlessly with YouTube, Khan Academy, and other video sources, making it easy to create custom lessons.

Key Features:

• Embedding questions (MCQs, open-ended, etc.) directly into videos

• Analytics to monitor student responses and progress

• Compatibility with popular LMS platforms

• Self-paced learning options

Best For:
Video-based lessons, flipped classrooms, and formative assessments.

Canva for Education is a free design tool tailored for teachers and students to create professional-quality visuals for projects, presentations, and assignments. Its drag-and-drop interface and library of templates make it accessible for all skill levels. Canva fosters creativity by allowing collaborative design work among students.

Key Features:

• Pre-designed templates for posters, presentations, and more

• Collaboration tools for group projects

• Integration with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams

• Free access to premium elements for educators

Best For:
Creative assignments, collaborative projects, and visual storytelling.