Web Tools Mind Map, K. Caton

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.