Technology continuously impacts educational processes, opening up new opportunities for both teachers and students. The use of appropriate tools can help create more engaging, interactive, and effective lessons. Below are key tools that every teacher should know and that can enrich the educational experience of students.

1. Google Workspace for Education

Google Workspace is a suite of tools that facilitates classroom management, collaboration, and work organization. Tools like Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Forms allow teachers to create resources, share materials, gather feedback, and track student progress. Google Classroom also enables easy assignment management, grading, and communication with students.

Example of use: Google Forms can be used to conduct quick quizzes, providing immediate feedback on students’ knowledge and allowing real-time assessment of their understanding of the topic.

2. Canva for Education

Canva is a tool for creating visually appealing educational materials. With a rich library of templates, graphics, and editing tools, Canva enables teachers to easily prepare presentations, infographics, worksheets, and posters. The educational version of Canva offers additional resources that support teaching and engage students.

Example of use: Creating infographics that illustrate key concepts, helping students understand and remember information more effectively.

3. Kahoot! – educational games and quizzes

Kahoot! is a popular tool for creating interactive quizzes and games, which can be used as a fun learning method. The platform allows teachers to prepare quizzes that students solve on their devices, promoting competition and sparking curiosity.

Example of use: Kahoot! can be used during review sessions before exams, allowing students to check their knowledge in an engaging and enjoyable way.

4. Microsoft Teams and OneNote

Microsoft Teams offers a platform for online lessons, especially useful in remote or hybrid learning modes. Teams integrates with OneNote, a note-taking app that allows for centralizing materials and real-time interaction. OneNote Class Notebook enables teachers and students to share notes and work on shared documents.

Example of use: With Microsoft Teams and OneNote, a teacher can conduct online lessons, share resources, and students can collaborate on projects together.

5. Edpuzzle – learning through video

Edpuzzle is a tool that allows teachers to add questions, comments, and notes to educational videos, enabling students to engage in active watching. Edpuzzle also allows teachers to track students’ progress and see how much of the video has been watched.

Example of use: Preparing a lesson in which students watch a video on a specific topic and answer questions, making the material more consciously absorbed.

Modern technological tools for teachers not only make daily work easier but also serve as a way to engage students and enrich their educational experiences. It’s essential to understand the basic functions of Google Workspace, Canva, Kahoot!, Microsoft Teams, and Edpuzzle to meet the challenges of contemporary education and better prepare students for the digital future.

Sources

  • Google for Education
  • Canva for Education
  • Kahoot!
  • Microsoft Education
  • Edpuzzle