Free tools:
Paid Tools
- Pixton (https://www.pixton.com)
is a site that with a basic subscription allows users to create their
own cartoon strips. This is a fun way to explain content, specific
topics, or to have students work on creative ways to show their
understanding of the content. Pixton also allows collaboration in real
time, which is a great option for group or partner work.
2. Classtools (http://www.classtools.net)
has many different activities and objects that you can embed in a blog
or on a website. Items include drag and drop sorting activities, games
(such as pac-man arcade review game), multiple ways to review,
categorize and summarize information, timeline creators and random name
generators. This site has multiple formats to choose from which make
creating engaging lessons easy.
3. Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org)
this well known site began as a personal tutorial for Sal Khan’s niece.
His videos on youtube had so many views and positive comments, Khan
decided to make videos for everyone, for free. The videos are available
on the website as well as youtube, broken down by topic, sub-topic and
the main site contains additional practice questions as well.
Paid Tools
- Snagit (https://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html) this tool allows users to capture the screen and includes the capability of scrolling and panoramic views as well as markups and stamps to highlight information. The captures can be uploaded to a variety of places, including youtube. There is a fully functional free trial which lasts 15 days. Snagit is a great way to make instructional videos.
- Flipsnack (https://www.flipsnack.com) creates a book of information and images which has pages that actually turn. It’s like having a real book on your device. Flipsnack is available in an educational format as well, at flipsnackedu.com with a free version that allows ten student slots. This product lends itself easily to content that can be presented in a flip-book format.
**This post represents a collaborative effort between Alice Johnson, Heather McCormick, and Cameron Wood.
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