By Jamie Averbeck @AverbeckTech
The list below highlights some awesome tools that allow for students to collaborate and interact, and for you to assess...from a distance.
Verso is a FREE instant check-in tools that is super simple to use. You quickly can have students give instant feedback on their learning, their progress, on what teaching strategies help them the most, or just how they are feeling about learning. Watch the video to the right for more or click on this link to get started!
Jamboard is a free interactive whiteboard system developed by Google. Users can share, edit, and collaborate in this space, in real-time. CLICK HERE for additional help on Jamboard via the Google for Education Teacher Center.
Classflow allows for you to create and deliver interactive lessons that could include an instant whiteboard, quick polls, shareable content, and online assessments. Classflow is a really comprehensive (FREE) platform with many features. The graphic on the right leads to their YouTube channel which includes all sorts of "how-to" videos. To start, go to https://classflow.com/
Spiral is another comprehensive platform that allows for students to connect, access content, reply in real-time, and take assessments online. Spiral was recently purchased by Discovery Learning and is being advertised as "Currently Free". You can access Spiral at https://spiral.ac/
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Top Tech Tools for Formative Assessment, Common Sense Media Education
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How a Simple Student Feedback Tool Helps Personalize Learning and Safeguard Student Well-Being, EdSurge