Web Tools & Resources

Schoology - This is the online learning management system we will use for online discussions and online assessments. 

Diigo – All-in-one research tool. Highlight, annotate, and archive digital resources. Download the toolbar and actively read/engage any digital resource on the Internet.

Socrative – Student response system for quizzing & gaming in the classroom.

StudySync - Students can engage with a variety of media, read a wide range of texts, annotate digitally, listen to audio recordings, watch video clips, and anonymously provide peer feedback on each other’s work.

Google Apps – Make collaborative writing & group work online easy. Use the Google forms for peer editing, creating a digital rubric and collecting feedback.

Animoto – “Automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips, and music.” Add photos and music to create free 30 seconds (for free lite version). Paid versions available. Syncs with Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Photobucket, and SmugMug!

Socrative*– Student response system for quizzing & gaming in the classroom- use laptops, iPads or smartphones. Up to 50 participants in a virtual classroom at a time is free! Check out the “Exit Ticket” and “Space Race” features.

*Students are encouraged to download Socrative app.

StudyBlue – Make flashcards with video and audio elements, taking notes, and preparing for exams.

Goo.gl – Google’s URL shortener and automatic QR code generator.

Evernote – Capture, index and remember information using a computer, phone, and web. Students can take notes, capture favorite videos, save webpages, and collaborate on projects using Evernote. It is the notebook of the 21st century.