Student interactive tools build engagement by enabling active student voice, feedback, collaboration, and communication between students and/or teachers. They can operate in real-time or in asynchronous applications.
Examples of tools in this category include
Creative and/or student-led demonstration of learning
Guiding or seeking student responses or evidence of learning
Checking for understanding and formative assessment
Offering Interactive learning opportunities for asynchronous participation
Participating in a virtual classroom community and making valuable, personal and academic contributions
Listening, responding, and posing questions to the teacher
Interacting with other students in small groups, with a partner, and in large group settings
Designing and creating activities or learning objects which promote student choice, agency, and creativity
Promote collaboration through shared activities and lessons
Monitoring and providing feedback to student interaction and responses
Most, but not all tools require wireless access. For audio and/or video, the device will need a microphone and camera. When planning for interactive lessons and activities, the ability to use audio and video is an important consideration. Most of interactive tools will easily integrate with learning management systems.