MonkeyLearn

 

MonkeyLearn is an excellent site for creating a word cloud that reminds me a lot of Wordle.  All a user has to do is copy/paste in some text and hit generate word cloud.  That's it, MonkeyLearn generates the cloud and even analyzes the text for keywords and sentiment analysis.

I highly recommend checking out MonkeyLearn by clicking here!!

For a more detailed review check out Richard Byrne's wonderful blog.

Otus for Remote Learning

 

Otus is an ideal tool for Remote Learning w/ schools being closed.  Their learning platform makes it easy for educators to build dynamic engaging lessons, deliver instruction, and then assess student learning.

Otus is a all-in-one mobile learning solution for schools that combines the best features of a: learning management system, data management system, and more.  The sleek new design, allows for easier functionality, a brighter customizable color interface, and real-time analytics and third party integration (i.e. Khan Academy), and of course Otus Worksheets.

Below is a brief demo...



I highly recommend checking out Otus by clicking here!!!

For more information check out Otus on Technology and Learning.

*Otus is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Wooclap

 

Wooclap is an excellent learning tool that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog that is ideal for Distance Learning.  Wooclap is a tool that reminds me a lot of Kahoot, where a teacher can create a poll/quiz and students can respond in real-time from their mobile device.  Best of all, Wooclap has lots of robust features that set it apart from their competition such as: 20+ ways to interact w/ their audience, integrates w/ most LMS, Keynote, PPT, Google Slides, etc, free for education, and much much more.  This is a great tool for educators to assess student learning and differentiate instruction.

below is a brief demo...



I highly recommend checking out Wooclap by clicking here!!!

For a more detailed review click here.

Mobile Permissions

 

Mobile Permissions is a fantastic new free tool for educators to virtual send parents permissions slips.     Mobile Permissions makes it easy for teachers to send any type of permission slip form to a parents/guardians phone or mobile device.  They can then electronically sign and submit payment while educators can track/monitor to it all from their teacher portal.  Finally, they can reuse already created slips for future periods or classes.

I highly recommend checking out Mobile Permissions by clicking here!!!

*Mobile Permissions is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Monsters vs Fractions

 

Monsters vs Fractions is an excellent site for learning fractions through game based learning.  This is a super-fun online or iOS environment where students select through a number of games (i.e. Portal Machine, Catapult, Fractonium Mine).  These games focus on a wide variety of skills such as, sorting fractions on a number line, determining which fractions are greater, and more.  Best of all, the educational portal allows educators to track and monitor students while generating detailed reports to make it easy for differentiating instruction.

I highly recommend checking out Monsters vs Fractions by clicking here!!!

Buncee for Remote Learning

 

Buncee, one of the most versatile learning tools around for: project base learning, digital storytelling, scrapbooking, and much much more, has just released a site for remote learning.  This is a great area for educators looking for ideas on how to help teach students remotely during school closures.  Remember, Buncee provides a digital canvas where the uses are limitless to create projects and lessons for your students.  Finally, Buncee has an abundance of resources for educators looking to get to know their students such as: meet the teacher templates, all about me posters, and more.  Click here for more info.

I highly recommend checking out Buncee for Remote Learning by clicking here!!!

*Buncee is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

SpeakyReads

 SpeakyReads is an innovative learning tool for ESL students or those looking for help w/ reading and comprehension.  The way this works is that books/texts are broken up into audio-paragraphs that can be used in two different modes, Reading or Dictation.  Best of all, SpeakyReads lets students set their own targets and generate detailed reports for "self paced learning".

I highly recommend checking out SpeakyReads by clicking here!!!

Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's blog for the tip.