Code.org: unplugged and plugged activities
Code.org aims to increase access to computer science in schools. It contains a large collection of activities, lesson plans, and tutorials that encourage school-age learners to explore the basics of computer programming. Topics include computational thinking, algorithms, abstractions, and even digital citizenship. With the onset of the Digital Revolution, computer skills, even at a basic […]
Plickers – Student Response System
‘Plickers’ is a free Student Response or All-Class Response System (SRS), useful for those without access to one-to-one devices in the classroom. All you need are some downloadable and printable class cards, the Plickers app, and one handheld device. The students hold their cards up based on their answer (A, B, C, D), the teacher […]
Hudl: Improving Athlete Performance Through Video Annotation
Hudl is a video annotation software that allows coaches and athletes to review their performance after matches and/or training sessions. After uploading video from either a dedicated video camera or a mobile device, tags can be added to individual players and passes to generate stats. If filming on a mobile app, tags can be added on […]
Google Forms
Google Forms is a free and easy way to collect information from students online. Google forms allows its users to create free-answer, multiple choice, free answer, date/time, and linear scale questions and send them to other users (or students) via email. Images and videos can be attached to question and forms can be divided into […]
My Maps: Google interactive maps
My Maps is an online platform by Google that allows you to personalize your Google map and also add multimedia information to different locations. It is important to consider student data privacy when using non-Canadian housed resources (FIPPA). In some cases, school districts have permissions in place for the use of google classroom, while in […]