Collaborative tools
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Collaborize Classroom is a free web based discussion tool that allows students to connect, participate, and share in a meaningful way. Students and teachers can create discussions, comment or vote on ideas and in polls, and also access resources for the classroom. Teachers can also use the site to see the participation of the students and keep track of their involvement with the course, topic, or individual discussion/assignment.
Corkboard Me is a simplified version of Wall Wisher. Users simply click on the expansive corkboard and add notes or paste links to images. While somewhat limited in function, it is perfect for taking quick notes and sharing simple ideas quickly without having to learn a thing. A unique URL is generated each time a user enters the site which can be shared with students or colleagues to enable real-time collaboration.
Join Me is a web tool that allows teachers and students to share a single screen so everybody’s on the same page. Join.Me is a simple application that allows users to share their screen instantly with anyone by giving them a simple code. The service is very easy to use and would be perfect for students working on project together or teachers assisting their students remotely, or collaborating with their peers.
Available for computers, mobile devices, and tablets, this student response system engages students through games and exercises on any device they have on hand. Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms. Socrative can be downloaded as an app or run from any Internet enabled phone or computer. The site and app is simple to use and provides teachers a way to assess and grade multiple choice assessments easily and efficiently.
Padlet(formerly WallWisher) is a web tool that allows you to have an interactive cork board. Imagine the ability to post notes with reminders about class trips, even the PDF file for the permission slip, as well as photos and other great items for your peers and students? Padlet is simple to use and can be shared or kept private. It is an easy way to share a workspace either with students or colleagues.