5 TECH TOOLS FOR STUDENT PROJECTS

by Cait Ferguson 

​Integrating technology tools for classroom projects is a great way to provide students the opportunity to show their learning in a novel way. 

Technology can: 

• Open more ways to express learning
• Enhance creativity
• Provide experience with digital tools and production

Five types of projects are outlined below. Each project type has two recommended resources to get you started!
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​Create an infographic

An infographic is a great way to represent information in a digestible and interesting way. Infographics encourage students to get to know data well and choose the best way to communicate information to an audience.
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Recommended Resources:

1. Canva
 
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​2. Easel.ly

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MAKE A VIDEO

A video is a classic way to create a project, and new platforms make it easier than ever to record and produce a great product!

Recommended Resources:

1. Mysimpleshow

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2. Biteable

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WRITE A BOOK

Your students can gain the title of 'author' with composing and publishing their own books with these recommended sites oriented towards student writers. 
 
Recommended Resources:

1. Book Creator

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2. WriteReader 

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RECORD A PODCAST

Now a household term, podcasts are one of the types of media on the rise in our digital era. Students can contribute to the podcast boom through recording their own presentations (or episodes!) with these platforms. 

Recommended Resources:

1. Anchor.fm

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2. Clyp.it
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ANIMATE YOUR PROJECT

Animation is a fun way to bring content to life. These two recommended platforms skip the tedious hours of drawing by hand, providing quick to assemble animations that are sure to entertain as they instruct. 

Recommended Resources:

1. Powtoon

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2. Plotagon 

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Do you have a tech tool that you use with students? Share it in the comments below!