Colin Billings
Tool Name: EdX
ISTE Standard Addressed: Knowledge Constructor
Short Description: EdX is a MOOC platform that hosts courses designed by top universities around the world, including Harvard, MIT, UC-Berkeley, Georgetown, and a variety of international universities. Courses are in various topics such as computer science, engineering, business, economics, and philosophy among others. Many courses are free, although some are paid in which you can earn verified certificates to put on your resume.
Examples for uses: Students can complete MOOC courses as part of classroom curriculum or as personal and professional development/enrichment in their desired field of study. This familiarizes students with online platforms for education and prepares them for digital citizenship and appropriate educational engagement in the digital world.
Website: https://www.edx.org/

Colin Billings
Tool Name: Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/coach/dashboard)
ISTE Standard: Knowledge Constructor
Short Description: Khan Academy Classrooms allow teachers to add students, assign videos and assessments, and track student progress on electronic curricula. Khan Academy even links with your Google Classroom.
Examples for Uses:
Khan Academy tracks student progress on video-based and electronic curricula that mirrors topics discussed in the classroom for reinforcement of teaching.
Khan Academy shows rates of completion so that students can self-monitor their own learning and awards badges for the completion of various tasks to motivate and reward students.
Khan Academy also has a mobile app that students can use on their tablets and mobile devices at their convenience.