Tools for Students

Elevate Your Online Classroom with Essential Tech Tools

Interactive tools can significantly enhance the online education experience for students by making learning more engaging, collaborative, and effective.

These interactive tools can help students stay engaged, collaborate effectively, and deepen their understanding of course material in an online education setting. Incorporating these tools can enhance the homeschooling experience, making it more dynamic and effective.

Here are some essential interactive tools used at K12 in an online classroom.

K12 Schools

Essential Tech Tools

Interactive Learning Platforms

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Nearpod

Integrates interactive lessons with quizzes, polls, and collaborative boards.

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Pear Deck

Adds interactive questions and activities to Google Slides presentations.

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Edpuzzle

Allows teachers to create interactive video lessons with embedded questions and notes.

Collaborative Tools

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Google Workspace

Facilitates real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

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Microsoft 365

Enables collaborative editing and sharing of files.

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Padlet

Provides an online bulletin board for students to post notes, images, and links collaboratively.

Game-Based Learning

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Kahoot!

Uses game-based quizzes to make learning fun and competitive.

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Quizizz

Offers self-paced quizzes and interactive games for learning.

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Gimkit

Combines quizzes with gaming mechanics to enhance engagement.

Virtual Labs and Simulations

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PhET Interactive Simulations

Provides free interactive math and science simulations.

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Labster

Offers virtual science labs with simulations and gamified elements.

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Gizmos

Provides interactive math and science simulations for grades 3-12.

Discussion and Engagement

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Flipgrid

Allows students to create and share short video responses on discussion topics.

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Mentimeter

Engages students with live polls, quizzes, and Q&A sessions.

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Padlet

Enables collaborative discussion and idea sharing through digital boards.

Digital Whiteboards

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Jamboard

Google’s interactive whiteboard for real-time collaboration.

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Miro

Offers a versatile digital whiteboard for brainstorming and collaboration.

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Whiteboard.fi

Provides an online whiteboard tool for teachers to view student responses in real-time.

Mind Mapping and Brainstorming

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MindMeister

Allows students to create and share interactive mind maps

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Coggle

Helps students brainstorm and visualize ideas collaboratively.

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Lucidchart

Facilitates the creation of diagrams and flowcharts for collaborative projects.

Coding and STEM Tools

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Scratch

Provides a visual programming environment for creating interactive stories and games.

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Code.org

Offers coding lessons and activities for students of all ages.

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Tinkercad

Provides an easy-to-use 3D design and electronics platform.

Assessment and Feedback

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Socrative

Allows teachers to create quizzes and get real-time feedback from students.

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Poll Everywhere

Engages students with live polls and surveys.

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Formative

Provides interactive assignments with immediate feedback

Reading and Writing Tools

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ReadWorks

Offers interactive reading passages and comprehension questions.

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WriteReader

Encourages students to create and share their own digital books.

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Book Creator

Allows students to create interactive ebooks with multimedia elements.

Flashcards and Study Aids

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Quizlet

Enables students to create and study interactive flashcards.

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Anki

Uses spaced repetition to help students memorize information more effectively.

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Brainscape

Offers flashcards with adaptive learning algorithms.

Math and Science Tools

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Desmos

Provides an interactive graphing calculator and math activities.

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GeoGebra

Offers dynamic mathematics software for geometry, algebra, and calculus.

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CK-12

Provides interactive math and science resources, including simulations and adaptive practice.