My top recommendations
Here is a selection of four applications/websites that are transversally relevant and applicable for those engaging in online teaching. They were selected because they are user-friendly, can be used at no cost, and are often recommended by the specialized media.
Teachers using “Online Teacher 101” will learn how to use four tools to teach online; Zoom, for video conferencing; Mentimeter, for interactive voting and real-time presentations; Kahoot!, a game-based learning platform; and Google Drive, a cloud-based service for file storage and sharing.
All of these teaching tools can provide teachers with significant knowledge to be successful in online education. In this sense, teachers should not only use these tools in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also as an advantage to face the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
Zoom 101
Zoom is one of the leading video conferencing software apps on the market. It allows you to virtually interact with your students or co-workers when in-person meetings are not possible.
Do you want to learn how to use it in simple steps? Click here!
Mentimeter
Mentimeter is an easy-to-use presentation software that allows to create fun and interactive presentations. By using Mentimeter, you can get real-time input from remote teams and online students with live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As and more.
Do you want to learn how to use it in simple steps? Click here!
Kahoot! 101
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. Its learning games, “Kahoots”, are user-generated multiple-choice quizzes that can be accessed via a web browser or the Kahoot app.
Do you want to learn how to use it in simple steps? Click here!
Google Drive 101
Google Drive is cloud-based storage service that enables users to store, access and share files online. It also allows teachers and students to work collaboratively on projects by editing documents and presentations
Do you want to learn how to use it in simple steps? Click here!
Online Teacher 101 