1. Slideshow Presentations
1.1. Prezi
1.1.1. Description: Create slideshows that are animated with embedded information for learners to discover.
1.1.2. Presentation Software | Online Presentation Tools | Prezi
1.1.3. Instructional Application: Create student driven review sessions at the conclusion of a unit.
1.2. WeVideo
1.2.1. Description: A slideshow with automatic transitions and music for an added effect.
1.2.2. Online Video Editor for Web, Mobile, Windows & Mac | WeVideo
1.2.3. Instructional Application: Students can explore creative writing by adding text and images to the web tool. This tool will make excellent study guides, as well.
2. Lesson Planning
2.1. Piktochart
2.1.1. Description: A colorful display with large graphics and user controls transitions of new slides.
2.1.2. https://piktochart.com/
2.1.3. Instructional Application: Give students access to your lessons outside the school day due to absences or more processing time. Allow students to create Piktochart to demonstrate learning in a unique way.
2.2. Padlet
2.2.1. Description: Virtual sticky notes allow participants to add comments, questions, and demonstrate proof of understanding
2.2.2. Padlet is the easiest way to create and collaborate in the world
2.2.3. Instructional Application: Use as exit/entrance slips, parking lot for questions, organize writing and projects
2.3. G Suite for Education
2.3.1. Description: The suite offers email, word processing, video conferencing, slideshows, and forms to collaborate with learners in the classroom.
2.3.2. Solutions built for teachers and students | Google for Education
2.3.3. Instructional Application: Share documents to students. Google forms can be created as an exit slip.
2.4. Twitter
2.4.1. Description: Social media that allow users to connect to other learners and post about same topic using hashtags and/or groups to organize posts.
2.4.2. www.twitter.com
2.4.3. Instructional Application: Teachers can connect for professional development opportunities. Students can post strengths in regards to the new unit being learned in the classroom.
3. Video Conferencing
3.1. Google Hangout
3.1.1. Description: Use your Google suite to communicate outside your classroom using live video stream.
3.1.2. https://hangouts.google.com/
3.1.3. Instructional Application: Flex group and allow collaboration with other classrooms in the building or district to allow practice in areas of need.
3.2. Skype
3.2.1. Description: Communicate with others using smart phone, tablet, computer, gaming systems.
3.2.2. Free conference calls and group video chat | Skype
3.2.3. Instructional application: Learn geography with mystery classes on Skype.
4. Teacher/Student Created Videos
4.1. Animoto
4.1.1. Description: Create videos with graphics, recordings, and other digital content.
4.1.2. Video maker | Create your own video easily - Animoto
4.1.3. Instructional Application: Teachers can present a topic with a video recorded lecture followed by actual footage. This is an excellent feature if you plan for a flipped classroom.
4.2. Flipgrid
4.2.1. Description: A video discussion platform to allow users to view other member's submissions and add own thoughts and ideas.
4.2.2. Flipgrid. Ignite Classroom Discussion.
4.2.3. Instructional Application: Teacher can record information and present as a homework assignment. Students will view the teacher's post, classmate's responses, and add their unique response.
5. Unit Planning
5.1. Symbaloo
5.1.1. Description: An organized display of digital content.
5.1.2. https://www.symbaloo.com/
5.1.3. Instructional Application: Share your digital content with students, parents, and professional learning community colleagues.
5.2. Mindmeister
5.2.1. Description: An online tool that allows users to create an organizational web.
5.2.2. Instructional Application: Use Mindmeister to organize research and add links to relevant online articles.
5.2.3. MindMeister: Online Mind Mapping and Brainstorming
5.3. Weebly for Education
5.3.1. Description: Personal website designed to share classroom news, materials, and allow for student submissions.
5.3.2. Weebly - Create a free website and a free blog
5.3.3. Instructional Application: Use the blog feature to allow students to make text connections and share in regards to a book being read in class.
5.4. Thinglink
5.4.1. Description: Embed links to include websites, videos, and images to create a learning experience on a topic.
5.4.2. Annotate images and videos — ThingLink
5.4.3. Instructional Application: Create virtual labs and field trips allowing students to interact with the web tool with videos and articles. Students can add thoughts and ideas through embedded applications.