MULTIPLATFORM TOOLS FOR BYOD ENVIRONMENTS A Tool for Every “C” By: Kate Keller

There are a variety of devices in every classroom on any given day.

Tools that work on ALL types of devices Google Doc Google Sheet Google Form Google Slide Google Site Google Calendar Google Map Google Hangout Google Classroom Google Family Extensions  Keep  Flubaroo  Buncee  Pear Deck  Socrative  Evernote  Instant Dictionary  G+

VoicethreadCoggleNPRRemind Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking Communication

THIS IS WHAT THE TOOL DOES… ITLMS Webinar By: Kristy Meyrick Voicethread is an interactive collaboration and sharing tool. Users are enabled to add…

Why is this a great creative tool? Not everyone thinks and processes information the same way. Unlike discussion boards you can respond in a variety of ways. Live contact, so much more personal.

Creative Ideas for Using Anything that can be discussed in class or on a discussion board can be better in Voicethread.

THIS IS WHAT THE TOOL DOES… A Mind-Mapping tool that allows students to flow ideas and organize thought in an online setting. Links with Google tools. There are free and cost levels, but you can collaborate, communicate and share from the free version.

Planning Activities Decision Making Problem Solving Meetings & Management

What makes this tool so special?

THIS IS WHAT THE TOOL DOES… NPR is a non-profit organization that is comprised of radio stations across the country that provides us with news stories from across the country sharing articles in type and audio. The website and app for iDevices and Androids allows you to bookmark and organize current information.

 NPR is easily navigated finding information quickly.  Current events make learning real. Regardless of discipline, every class is charged with the interjection of real world issues into their room.  Information from multiple sources in one place.  They offer programming including the TED hour. Why is this cool?

Where does the critical thinking come in? What makes them great? Effects of Policies Scavenger Hunts Listen & Learn

THIS IS WHAT THE TOOL DOES… Communication without sharing your personal information. This tool is designed to allow teachers, students, families and administration to communicate freely electronically.

Why use this particular tool to communicate? You can communicate to an entire class or group and attach assignments that they need for more efficient learning. You can communicate with a single participant to resolve an issue or clarify an assignment. STUDENT

Cool things you can do with Remind No phone, no problem. Remind can send messages to addresses, also. Extra Credit Opportunities Share links to flipped learning – YouTube that can be viewed easily on phones.

CRAM and Kahoot! For Remediation, Reflection and Review.

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Hope you have fun using these tools at your school and thanks for playing along! You’re all C4 Approved