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Dotstorming

Dotstorming

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, Active Learning, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with apps, brainstorm, brainstorming, collaboration, collaboration tool, digital resources, Dotstorming, Free, group work, resources, Teacher Use

Dotstorming is a free tool for collaborative brainstorming and for voting on ideas that people share on a board. You can place cards on the topics board with ideas or options that people can vote on. Also, there are various types of boards (a collage, a voting board, and a wall). The different kinds of […]

Jamboard

Jamboard

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, English, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with apps, brainstorm, brainstorming, collaboration, digital whiteboard, Free, group work, interactivity, mind map, mind mapping

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, […]

Inspiration Maps

Inspiration Maps

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with access background knowledge, app, brainstorming, CMap, concept map, concept maps, core competencies, critical thinking, engagement, Free, mind map, mindmap, whiteboard

Inspiration is a concept mapping iPad app that allows users to digitally brainstorm ideas. Brainstorming helps learners (and teachers!) connect their background knowledge to new learning concepts and content. There are many available free and paid applications (browser based, computer based or mobile) to support concept mapping. Mindmup is a free browser based application that […]

Padlet – cloud-based collaboration

Padlet – cloud-based collaboration

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, English, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with app, Assessment, brainstorm, brainstorming, co-create, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative, feedback collection, Free, group work, interactive whiteboards, map, mapping, mind map, mind mapping, multimedia, padlet, sketch, sketching, student response systems, survey, Teacher Use

UPDATE: As of April 2018, Padlet has changed to a paid subscription model. Free access is now limited to 3 boards. Once you’ve deleted a board, you can create additional boards. For those interested in exploring Open Educational options, you may wish to try a suite of apps from apps.opened.ca hosted in the ‘Sandstorm’ ecosystem […]


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