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8 Digital tools for engaging classroom presentations

Neo LMS

Tip : Pear Deck is perfect for online classes because you can invite students to actively participate in the lesson, monitor their work and offer instant feedback. Haiku Deck is suitable for any web browser, iPad, iPhone, and Chromebook and makes presentations straightforward. Haiku Deck.

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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

The CoolCatTeacher

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Here are instructions for iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac instructions. Get a free 45-day trial of SmartLab for Game Based Learning. Today’s Give Away Contests!

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How Instructors Are Adapting to a Rise in Student Disengagement

Edsurge

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Live lecture classes are back at most colleges after COVID-19 disruptions, but student engagement often hasn’t returned to normal. Now, I know from reading comments on social media about the first episode we did in this series that some people argue that students have always done this.

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Why the State of Surveillance in Schools Might Lead to the Next Equifax Disaster

Edsurge

Other camera functions such as SensorStar’s EngageSense claim the ability to use facial-recognition technologies to track student engagement online; the product is still in the research-and-development phase. Back in June, PBS and Education Week released a report about social media monitoring in schools.

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Great Podcast Episodes for Students and Teachers

Graphite Blog

Students willingly and excitedly assess the evidence, judge the characters, dissect the testimonies, and break down exactly how Koenig crafted a story that engaged more listeners than any podcast in history. This American Life, Episode #538, "Is This Working?" " | Transcript. Get speakers that are loud enough.

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Great Podcast Episodes for Students and Teachers

Graphite Blog

Students willingly and excitedly assess the evidence, judge the characters, dissect the testimonies, and break down exactly how Koenig crafted a story that engaged more listeners than any podcast in history. This American Life, Episode #538, "Is This Working?" " | Transcript. Get speakers that are loud enough.

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QR Codes Are NOT All Hype - So There!

The Daring Librarian

One of my fav members of my PLN on Twitter is Josh Stumpenhorst - this morning he posted this Tweet about an article on Social Media Today titled QR codes – Don’t Believe the Hype which got my blood boiling because it''s flawed logic - especially for educators! my mobile media lessons are buzzing with excitement! Karen Mensing