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Students and Teachers Collaborate, Share Learning Resources through Microsoft Teams

TL Editors — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:25:20 +0000

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Microsoft Teams

Collaborative platform helps manage multiple groups and projects

Pros: Easy group creation, integrative approach, and step-by step support get teachers started with fun and practical features for their classes or PLCs.

Cons: Since it integrates with other Microsoft tools, such as OneNote and PowerPoint, novice users may find it busy and daunting to learn to use them as well.

Bottom Line: It offers a ton of options for integrating learning; the lack of some typical LMS features may make it a better fit for small groups or nontraditional group configurations.

App of the Day picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly.

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Use Showbie to Support and Organize Classroom Lessons

TL Editors — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:15:21 +0000

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Showbie

Flexible desktop, mobile assignment tool works best with pro features

Pros: With tons of integrations with other iPad apps, a great one-stop place for giving and receiving feedback in the 1-to-1 classroom.

Cons: Teachers won't get as much bang for their buck without the paid version.

Bottom Line: A flexible way to collect student assignments and offer written and verbal feedback, especially with the premium features.

ASSISTments: Free Comprehensive Tool for Assigning Work, Assessing Student Skills

TL Editors — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:34:44 +0000

ASSISTments

Fortify learning with assignment scaffolding, feedback, and support

Pros: Free, well-designed program gives students immediate support and compiles the data to help inform and improve instruction.

Cons: Creating content and editing included materials requires much time and energy; overall assignment effectiveness depends on teacher time investment.

Bottom Line: With purposeful planning, it's a solid tool for gathering critical data to support students' academic growth.

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Create A Feedback Loop for Students' Work With FreshGrade

TL Editors — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0000

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Check out this simple way to turn homework into a legit feedback loop with FreshGrade. Whether your classroom is completely paperless, or if you’re just moving in that direction, FreshGrade’s dashboard makes it easy to manage students’ work and offer great feedback.

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