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6 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

Posted on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 02:00 by Jeff Knutson

Give students a chance to connect with each other and be heard.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Relationships & Communication

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Paperscorer

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Web

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Read&Write

Useful text-to-speech extension unlocks the written word

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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Chrome, Windows, Mac

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Mathletics

Content-rich math program that covers it all, from K to 12

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Based on 3 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Literacy Leveler

Tool to search, sort, and level classroom books lacks helpful features

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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Ozaria

Coding puzzler covers a lot of computer science ground

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3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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CTRL-F

Up-to-date, expert-backed news literacy program builds needed skills

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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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OI File Manager

Organize and share files on mobile devices with this functional tool

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Based on 3 reviews
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android

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Peergrade

Feedback tool with great rubrics might work best for older students

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6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Web

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Knowledgehook

Math-assessment tool focuses on rewards, lacks constructive feedback

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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Math Playground

Math games and activities hiding behind pop-ups and ads

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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Curated Lives

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

Social media gives us a chance to choose how we present ourselves to the world. We can snap and share a pic in the moment or carefully stage photos and select only the ones we think are best. When students reflect on these choices, they can better understand the…

Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity

Grades

10

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Filter Bubble Trouble

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

When we get news from our social media feeds, it often only tells us part of the story. Our friends -- and the website's algorithms -- tend to feed us perspectives we already agree with. Show students ways to escape the filter bubble and make sure their ideas…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

12

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Consequences of Online Hate Speech

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

While some governments can't regulate hate speech, laws allow private organizations like social media apps and private universities to decide how to deal with hate speech within their spheres. How should these organizations respond to hate speech? What is an…

Topics

Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech

Grades

12

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

We Are Civil Communicators

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common…

Topics

Relationships & Communication

Grades

12