In this episode, I spotlight a section of my book, EdTech Essentials, all about different strategies for tech-friendly discussions that promote collaboration in your classroom. You’ll also hear about plenty of digital tools you and your students can use for discussions in real-time or with a delay, using text, video, and more!
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Tips for Discussions That Promote Collaboration
- Synchronous discussions
- Asynchronous discussions
- Text-based discussions
- Video-based discussions
- Audio-based discussions
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Episode Resources
- EdTech Books by Monica Burns
- EdTech Essentials Free Study Guide
- Google Meet (Video conferencing tool)
- Backchannel Chat (Tool for online discussions)
- Schoology (K-12 learning management system)
- Microsoft Flip (Video discussion tool)
- Blackboard (Online discussion tool)
- FaceTime (Video conferencing tool)
- Seesaw (Student-driven Digital Portfolios & ParentCommunication)
- Soundtrap (Audio Software)
- Padlet (Online Discussion tool)
- How to Quickly Create Narrated Videos (Blog Post)
- Just 3 Tech Tips to Try This Year (Podcast Episode)
- Promote Critical Thinking with Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts (Blog Post)
- Showcase Student Learning With Seesaw Updates (Blog Post)
- EdTech Essentials: A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book (Podcast Episode)
- Must-Try Updates from Microsoft Teams Assignments (Blog Post)
- Tech Tips for Giving Student Feedback [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- How to Help Students Better Navigate Digital Spaces [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Tips for Picking the Best Resources for Your Students [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- Exploring the World With Virtual Field Trips [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- 3 Types of Audience for Student Work [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- Quick Ways to Boost Collaboration in Your Next Lesson (Podcast Episode)
- A Free, Time-Saving Collaborative Learning Tool feat. Lumio (Blog Post)
- How to Increase Participation During Synchronous Instruction – Part 1 (Podcast Episode)
- Everything New in Microsoft Teams Assignments (Podcast Episode)
- How to Increase Participation During Asynchronous Instruction – Part 2 (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Ways To Kick Off Your Next Zoom Call (Podcast Episode)
- How to Add Captions to Zoom Class During Distance Learning (Blog Post)
