8 Smart Tools For Smarter Teachers
05 September 2016
In the modern day classroom, technology and education go together hand in hand.
Their relationship makes preparing for class a doddle, ensures teaching is as stress-free and effective as possible, and improves student learning and engagement ten-fold.
Despite what you may think, smart technology is available to any teacher. Allow it to make your life easier and your student’s lives more fun and try out these 8 websites and tools in your classroom today:
Connect And Share On Twitter
Although at first glance it may not seem to offer much to teachers, Twitter is an incredible source of contacts and new information on learning and education. Speak to other educators around the world, find out what’s trending in the sector, and share your own ideas to gather feedback.
Learn A New Skill On Khan Academy
You can’t make a list of smart tools and not mention Khan Academy; this website is home to a goldmine of learning resources covering everything from science, math, biology, and art to economics, finance, entrepreneurship, and computer programming.
Stay Organised With Evernote
Evernote is one of the greatest tools for keeping organised. You can use it to store notes, documents, images, video, recordings, and pretty much anything else you can think of. Thanks to its apps which are compatible with IOS and Android, you can use it on the go too. Perfect for lesson-planning.
Ask A Question On Quora
A great introduction to the world of self-learning and online education, Quora is a magical place where you can get just about any question you could think of answered. Have discussions on certain topics, let students post their own questions, and even have a go as a group to generate some answers.
Create A Visual Story On Prezi
Add a bit of spice to your lectures by creating an interactive Prezi presentation. Prezi is built on real science and how we respond more to stories and visual content. And with their huge library of templates, it’s easy for you or students to make something beautiful.
Present Your Ideas On SlideShare
A more traditional way of presenting ideas and information, Slideshare is a simple online tool that can be used by both students and teachers to create effective slideshows. If you use it with your students, you can ask them to document the process of a project and use it to share with the class their final outcome.
Engage And Track Your Students With Socrative
Socrative is a classroom app which allows teachers to track student progress by asking them to play games, complete various exercises, and take quizzes. It can be used regularly to assess a student’s level, or on a more day-to-day basis by launching classroom activities in its virtual rooms.
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