Some Student-tested Tools to Try in Your Class

September  7, 2015
Looking for tools your students can use? Here are some student-tested, teacher-approved resources to consider.

GoConqr 

'The GoConqr app is a consumption app that you can use to discover and share Mind Maps, Flashcards, Quizzes, Slides or Notes. The calendar and ability to create resources on a mobile device will be added in future releases.'

Quizizz 

Quizizz is a fun multiplayer classroom activity, that allows all your students to practice together.

How does it work?

1. Select one of the public quizzes or create your own.
2. Click “Play” to generate your unique game code.
3. Ask your students to open join.quizizz.com and enter the game code.
4. See students joining on the live dashboard, and launch when ready.
5. The game begins!
6. Track live progress of your class on your dashboard.

Google Cardboard 

Reinforce your learning with virtual reality, such as touring museums and flying around the world.'Get it, fold it and look inside to enter the world of Cardboard. It’s a VR experience starting with a simple viewer anyone can build or buy. Once you have it, you can explore a variety of apps that unfold all around you.'

Want more? Check out these shelves of tools .

Apps for Students 

This is curated by school teacher Mrs. McClure.

Tools for College Success 

This one is curated by education technology associate director Dr. Doug Holton.

By Mike Lee, Co-founder of edshelf

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