Edutecher Study Tool: Collaborize Classroom

With Collaborize Classroom educators and student can create dialogue, give remarks and/or use polls to vote.  This program also allows both the educator and the students to share their research sources to enhance the learning process with their fellow class mates.  A significant connection is made with this collaboration.  All contributors to the Collaborize Classroom will share, connect and participate, partaking in a full project experience that may not otherwise be done in a traditional classroom setting.  Ultimately the educator has a full overview of the class project, tracking the level of participation and involvement. As well the educator can definitively identify the student that may be struggling. The following is a YouTube introduction to the Collaborize Classroom, A Free Online Learning Platform For Teachers and Student: 

Edutecher Study Tool: aMap

aMap is free and excellent way to debate a topic in the classroom.  It allows people to elaborate on their own ideas and state their stance on a particular subject. The student’s ideas are mapped out in a bubble pop-up; in a step by step format as to make sure each point is articulated thoroughly.  Educators and students alike can participate in making their respective points.  These ideas are displayed on a running feed so that each participant can rebut and explain their own corresponding ideas.  The information shared can ultimately be researched.  Students can grow and recreate their views and expand on their own ideas.  The fundamentals of aMaps are based on reason and rational. aMap illustrates simple debate tactic used in daily life. This application can be easily implemented in the classroom.  It encourages student who would not otherwise participate to be actively involved.