Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a web communication tool that can be used to facilitate group chats and host meetings. In support of remote teaching and learning, Microsoft currently offers free access to Office 365 (including Teams) for students and teachers. This blog post will highlight specific features of Microsoft Teams and provide information on how to […]
Zoom
Zoom is a free web communication tool that has been widely used ever since the transition to virtual work and learning. Similar to other web communication tools featured in the Scarfe Sandbox resource bank, Zoom allows teachers and students to meet in real-time and actively participate online. This blog post will cover the tool in […]
Google Meet
In April 2020, Google rebranded its web conferencing service previously known as Hangouts Meet to Google Meet, catering to larger groups and optimized for real-time meetings. Easy to join and free for anyone with a Google account, teachers and students can expect a seamless and collaborative online learning experience with Google Meet. This blog post […]
Digital-Tech Integration: podcast resource post
Digital literacy is a critical element as we look to enhance teaching and learning in today’s classrooms. In Episode 2 of our recently launched Thinking outside the Sandbox podcast, Dr. Jennifer Jenson, Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin, and Dr. Sandrine Han share their ideas and experiences with respect to digital technology integration and the development of digital […]
Jamboard
Jamboard is a digital whiteboard app developed by Google that can be used to create visual presentations and projects. It is a great tool for group work as students can log in from their own devices anywhere and work on the same project. With its interactive features, Jamboard offers a collaborative platform for brainstorming, note-taking, […]
