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Sync

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, Active Learning, Assistive Technology, Resource, Video & Video Tutorials | Tagged with app, apps, citizen science, digital resources, Free, online learning, place-based, Presentation, resources, science, sync, Teacher Use

Watch, Share, Talk about Videos in Sync A UBC Launchpad project was recently built by UBC students as a part of a university software engineering design club. Sync is a synchronous Youtube streaming app which enables you to share, watch, and discuss videos with your friends, colleagues, and students. It is […]

Microsoft Teams

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with apps, assistive technology; accessibility, digital resources, Free

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 […]

Collaborate Ultra

Posted in 4-7, 8-12, English, K-3, Not Subject Specific, Resource | Tagged with digital resources, Free, remote learning

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is a browser-based web conferencing tool that teachers can use to schedule virtual meetings. Ideal for synchronous lectures and group presentations, Collaborate Ultra provides an accessible space for online teaching and learning. Given that it is browser-based, students are not reqiured to install a specific software and can join the meeting anywhere […]