Teachers and educators have used the Internet for many years to research and conduct class-related activities. But with the rapid growth of the Internet and its various Web 2.0 tools, teachers and educators have suddenly found themselves with more opportunities than ever before to share their knowledge while retaining complete access to students anywhere, anytime. The following new educational web tools that we’ve developed in collaboration with educators will help you leverage your skills to make a difference in the lives of students of all ages.
iTunes U (Digital Learning Content)
iTunes U is a free app for Apple iOS devices that lets you create and distribute digital learning content. Common uses include offering online education, providing remote access to a classroom, or providing access to lesson plans and assignments. It’s easy to use and offers a variety of rich media and interactivity features to engage your students. You can add interactivity options to your lessons and assignments, including voice and screen sharing, games, and videos. It also offers a large selection of embedded resources, including videos, games, activities, and lesson plans. You can also integrate your course with both traditional and digital learning resources through a special integrated library.
Edmodo (eLearning Content)
eLearning content is educational material that is delivered as an e-book, online course, or software tool. When a user clicks on an e-book, course, or software tool, the user is taken to a different website that provides information about the content and the program. eLearning content is often accessed through a browser or on a mobile device.
Schoology (Educational Research)
Schoology is an open-source platform for conducting educational research and inspiring discovery. It provides a set of tools to collect and analyze data, create and curate content, and provide analytics that helps inform educational decisions. Schoology offers a variety of widgets to facilitate data collection and analysis, including Charts, Tables, Documents, and Learn More links.
Google Classroom (Online Classroom)
Google Classroom is a free online service that lets you create virtual classrooms for your students. You can assign students specific topics, assign them to work, and evaluate their work using rubrics, all from one central location. You can even create virtual field trips or group projects with classmates, who will be able to view and rate your work from their computers. Google Classroom has a variety of convenient features, including built-in spellcheck, a large emoji section, and a powerful search. You can even sign up for regular hangouts with your classmates, who can see your work, provide feedback, and mark up as helpful or inappropriate. Plus, you can choose to have class-wide assignments and peer reviews using the same interface.
RedTube (Educational Video Distribution)
Redtube is a free and open-source YouTube alternative that lets you distribute videos to a large audience, including students and teachers. You can embed videos from YouTube and other websites, present related topics, and download videos for offline use. Like other YouTube alternatives, RedTube is ad-free and allows you to set your preferred monetization model. RedTube is easy to use, with a straightforward structure that makes it easy for non-techies to navigate. You can choose between video and photo sharing, with photo results being the most popular.
iTunes U (Digital Learning Content)
iTunes U is a free app for Apple iOS devices that lets you create and distribute digital learning content. Common uses include offering online education, providing remote access to a classroom, or providing access to lesson plans and assignments. It’s easy to use and offers a variety of rich media and interactivity features to engage your students. You can add interactivity options to your lessons and assignments, including voice and screen sharing, games, and videos. It also offers a large selection of embedded resources, including videos, games, activities, and lesson plans. You can also integrate your course with both traditional and digital learning resources through a special integrated library.
Edmodo (eLearning Content)
eLearning content is educational material that is delivered as an e-book, online course, or software tool. When a user clicks on an e-book, course, or software tool, the user is taken to a different website that provides information about the content and the program. eLearning content is often accessed through a browser or on a mobile device. It can be viewed on an e-book reader, a mobile device, or a computer with an appropriate software tool.
Schoology (Educational Research)
Schoology is an open-source platform for conducting educational research and inspiring discovery. It provides a set of tools to collect and analyze data, create and curate content, and provide analytics that helps inform educational decisions. Schoology offers a variety of widgets to facilitate data collection and analysis, including Charts, Tables, Documents, and Learn More links.
Google Classroom (Online Classroom)
Google Classroom is a free online service that lets you create virtual classrooms for your students. You can assign students specific topics, assign them to work, and evaluate their work using rubrics, all from one central location. You can even create virtual field trips or group projects with classmates, who will be able to view and rate your work from their computers. Google Classroom has a variety of convenient features, including built-in spellcheck, a large emoji section, and a powerful search. You can even sign up for regular hangouts with your classmates, who can see your work, provide feedback, and mark up as helpful or inappropriate. Plus, you can choose to have class-wide assignments and peer reviews using the same interface.
RedTube (Educational Video Distribution)
Redtube is a free and open-source YouTube alternative that lets you distribute videos to a large audience, including students and teachers. You can embed videos from YouTube and other websites, present related topics, and download videos for offline use. Like other YouTube alternatives, RedTube is ad-free and allows you to set your preferred monetization model. RedTube is easy to use, with a straightforward structure that makes it easy for non-techies to navigate. You can choose between video and photo sharing, with photo results being the most popular.
iTunes U (Digital Learning Content)
iTunes U is a free app for Apple iOS devices that lets you create and distribute digital learning content. Common uses include offering online education, providing remote access to a classroom, or providing access to lesson plans and assignments. It’s easy to use and offers a variety of rich media and interactivity features to engage your students. You can add interactivity options to your lessons and assignments, including voice and screen sharing, games, and videos. It also offers a large selection of embedded resources, including videos, games, activities, and lesson plans. You can also integrate your course with both traditional and digital learning resources through a special integrated library.
Edmodo (eLearning Content)
eLearning content is educational material that is delivered as an e-book, online course, or software tool. When a user clicks on an e-book, course, or software tool, the user is taken to a different