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Free99: Nine Low-Cost High-Impact
Ed Tech Tools
Maikel AlendyLearning Design & Innovation ManagerFaculty Honors College
ASK YOURSELF...
➔ What is the goal of this learning experience
➔ How will my students engage with this content in real life (IRL)
➔ How will I measure learning success
➔ Is this worth it
Pedagogy first,
technology second.
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ➔ PlayPosit➔ Genially➔ Kahoot➔ Poll Everywhere➔ Nearpod➔ Canva➔ Flipgrid➔ Zoom➔ Canvas Free for Teachers
COURSE CONTENT
Mrs. O’Neal6th Grade Math
WHAT IS PLAYPOSIT
➔ Interactive video software
➔ Web-based
➔ Integrated multiple choice, true/false, discussion, web embed, etc.
➔ Free K-12 up to 100 student attempts per month
PLAYPOSIT IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Formative Assessment
➔ Adaptive Learning
➔ Versatile and customizable
➔ Increasing retention
➔ Training and tutorials
When to use PlayPosit
When to use PlayPosit
PLAYPOSIT IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Ensure students are watching a video
➔ Put meaning behind long lectures
➔ iClicker replacement/Attendance
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Group learning
➔ No gamification
➔ No filter for indescenet content
PlayPositLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on PlayPosit
➔ Sign Up for PlayPosit
➔ Getting Started with PlayPosit Without an LMS
➔ PlayPosit Video Tutorials
➔ PlayPosit Knowledge Center
Ms. Tuttle5th Grade Science
WHAT IS GENIALLY
➔ Interactive authoring tool
➔ Web-based
➔ Integrated presentation, games, infographics, learning materials.
➔ Free account includes templates and ability to embed
GENIALLY IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Self-review assignments
➔ Learning Content Design
➔ Versatile and customizable
➔ Engage learners through content
➔ Interactive content; layered learning
When to use Genially
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ No analytics in free version
➔ Not accessible
➔ Embed code may be limited
➔ Watermark
GeniallyLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Genially
➔ Sign Up for Genially
➔ Why Genially
➔ Genially's YouTube channel
➔ Genially Help Center
ENGAGEMENT
Mrs. Rogers8th Grade English
WHAT IS KAHOOT
➔ Robust gamified software: Leaderboard, participation incentives,
➔ Web-based
➔ Integrated multiple choice, true/false, (poll, no response slide, word cloud, puzzle, and open-ended).
➔ Free K-12 up to 1,000 students
KAHOOT IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Engage learners; icebreaker, attendance, re-cap
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ Mobile friendly
➔ Self-identifying
➔ Formative assessment
When to use Kahoot
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Group learning
➔ High stakes assessment/Summative
➔ Personal/reflections
➔ Lacks robust analytics
KahootLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Kahoot
➔ Sign Up for Kahoot
➔ Getting Started with Kahoot
➔ Kahoot's YouTube channel
➔ Kahoot Guides and resources
Mrs. Blanchard10th Grade English
WHAT IS POLL EVERYWHERE
➔ Audience response software
➔ Web-based/text-based
➔ Integrated multiple choice, wordmap, clickable image, emotion scale, short answer, voting, etc.
➔ Free K-12 up to 40 participants
POLL EVERYWHERE IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Engage learners; pulse finding, re-engagement, re-cap
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ Mobile friendly
➔ Anonymous
➔ Feedback
➔ Text responses
➔ Internet connectivity
When to use Poll Everywhere
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Group learning
➔ High stakes assessment/Summative
➔ Lacks detailed analytics
➔ No gamification
➔ No filter for indescenet content
Poll EverywhereLimitations
Open a tab on your computer or take out phone
TypePollEv.com/maikelalendy720
in browser tab Or text
MAIKELALENDY720 to 37607
Type in whatever name
you’d like
A starting point for all the information you need on Poll Everywhere
➔ Sign Up for Poll Everywhere
➔ Poll Everywhere How it Works
➔ Poll Everywhere's YouTube channel
➔ Poll Everywhere Guides and Resources
Ms. Stitsky6th Grade Science
WHAT IS NEARPOD
➔ Robust presentation software
➔ Web-based
➔ Integrated quizzes, polls, drawing, field trips, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, web content, time to climb game
➔ Google drive integration
➔ Free, 40 students
Open a tab on your browser
Typejoin.nearpod.com
in browser tab
Type in thecode “MWKSP”
Type in whatever name
you’d like
NEARPOD IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Present learning content (20 min lecture)
➔ Formative assessments
➔ Assess retention and critical thinking
➔ Teacher driven learning
➔ Increase student engagement
When to use Nearpod
NEARPOD IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Creative activity
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ Mobile friendly
➔ Google Slides/PowerPoint
When to use Nearpod
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Group learning
➔ High stakes assessment/Summative
➔ Personal questions/reflections
➔ Short lessons
➔ Purely engagement/Gamified
Nearpod Limitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Nearpod
➔ Sign Up for Nearpod
➔ Getting Started with Nearpod
➔ Nearpod's YouTube channel
➔ Nearpod Resources (Webinars, Instructional Lessons, FAQ, Blog)
STUDENT SUBMISSIONS
Mr. ReidGeography Club/Social Sciences
WHAT IS CANVA
➔ General design authoring tool
➔ Web-based
➔ Detailed customization options: photos, illustrations,text, shapes, etc.
➔ Student friendly for 8th grade +
➔ PDF, PNG, JPEG, MOV
CANVA IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Presenting course content
➔ Part of a project
➔ Graph replacement
➔ Extra credit
➔ Asynchronous discussions
➔ One-sided topic
When to use Canva
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ No analytics
➔ No accessibility tools
➔ No embed code for animated content
CanvaLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Canva
➔ Sign Up for Canva
➔ Canva Design School
➔ Canva Tutorials
➔ Introduction on Canva
➔ Helpful Canva hints
Mr. Burger4th Grade
WHAT IS FLIPGRID
➔ Video discussion software
➔ Web-based
➔ Up 10 minute, groups, topics, filers, emojis, frames, text, draw, photo, board.
➔ Video moderator
➔ Education accounts can have up to 250 students. Supports MP4, MOV, and WEBM at 500MB
FLIPGRID IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Introduction videos
➔ Video discussions
➔ Role-playing
➔ Personal voice
➔ Asynchronous discussions
➔ Accessible alternative for students with writing accommodations
When to use Flipgrid
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Synchronous learning
➔ Limited analytics
➔ No video editing
➔ Threaded replies
FlipgridLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Flipgrid
➔ Sign Up for Flipgrid
➔ Flipgrid Help Center
➔ Educator Tutorials
➔ Getting Started - Educators
➔ Getting Started - Students
Mrs. Andrews9th Grade English
WHAT IS ZOOM
➔ Web conferencing tool
➔ Web-based...kind of, download required for some features
➔ Unlimited meeting, 40 minutes continuous run time, meeting recording, breakout rooms, annotations, screen share, much more.
ZOOM IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Short meetings
➔ Tutoring
➔ Group work
➔ Socializing
➔ Your new “open door”
➔ Lunch
When to use Zoom
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ Asynchronous video consumption
➔ Limited analytics
➔ No captioning
➔ No video editing
➔ Video Assignments?
ZoomLimitations
Zoom Settings to Enable
1. Virtual backgrounds2. Mute participants upon entry3. Breakout room4. Allow participants to rename themselves5. Meeting reactions6. Show a “join from your browser” link7. Whiteboard (Auto save)8. Annotation9. Show Zoom windows during screen share
10. Prevent participants from saving Chat
A starting point for all the information you need on Zoom
➔ Sign Up for Zoom
➔ Getting Started with Zoom
➔ Video Tutorials
➔ How to use Zoom for Remote and Online Teaching
Mr. Carranza10th Grade AP Bio
WHAT IS CANVAS
➔ Learning Management System
➔ Web-based
➔ Pages, Discussions, Quizzes, Assignments, Grade Center, File uploads
➔ One-stop shop
CANVAS IS IDEAL FOR
➔ Quizzes
➔ Date moderated learning
➔ Online classroom
➔ Analytics
➔ Asynchronous learning/Learning hub
➔ Everything!!!!
When to use Canvas
SEARCH FOR ALTERNATIVES
➔ File size
➔ LTI integrations
➔ No gamification (badges, certifications)
➔ Video conference
CanvasLimitations
A starting point for all the information you need on Flipgrid
➔ Sign Up for Canvas free for teachers
➔ Canvas Community
➔ Canvas Video Guides
➔ Canvas Quick Start Guide | Canvas | Instructure
Open a tab on your computer or
phone browser
Typekahoot.it
in browser tab
Type in thecode “????”
Type in whatever name
you’d like
It’s not the tech, but how you use it that proclaims the beautiful humanness of learning.
MAIKEL ALENDYLearning Design Innovation Manager
FIU Online
You can find me at [email protected]
linkedin.com/in/iammaikel
Thank you.
THANKS TO OUR ROCKSTAR FIU ONLINE TEAMLia Prevolis
Gaby AlvarezRob Parhizgari
Antonio DelgadoChristina Schettini
Karina OcampoMia Almaguer
Jonathan PerezKevin MartinezKevin Holmes
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