EDTECH at Boise State University

Quizlet is a web-based and mobile service that lets its users study various topics with instructions tools and games. Teachers can create different quizzes and games that students can use to study. Students can create their own accounts and make their own personal study tools as well.

Instagram is a social media service that lets users share photos and videos. This app can be used as a way for students to share ideas and work with each other through the use of hashtags. Students can also share their images with the Instagram community and receive additional feedback. This app also doubles as a video and image editing software.

This resource explains copy right and fair use rules regarding images on the web. It discusses the problems associated with using copyrighted work and talks about the Creative Commons. This is a great reference for educators and students to use in an effort to avoid copyright infringement.

This resource is a how-to guide for teachers trying to use Google Docs to promote collaboration in their classroom. The ability to have several users working on one page at a time makes Google Docs one of the most powerful collaboration tools available. A guide on getting started is also provided with useful suggestions.

Coggle is an online tool for creating and sharing mind maps and flowcharts. Whether you're taking notes, brainstorming, planning, or doing something awesomely creative, it is super simple to visualize your ideas with Coggle. Share with as many friends or colleagues as you like. Changes you make will show up instantly in their browser, wherever they are in the world.

Nearpod is a must-have platform that enables teachers, schools, and districts to create engaging learning experiences by providing interactive presentations, collaboration, and real-time assessment tools into one integrated solution.

Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) by Instructure. Canvas is a modern, easy-to-use, reliable and adaptable LMS that supports current and evolving teaching and learning needs. You can use Canvas to: organize your course using an integrated calendaring and syllabus system, content modules, and communication stream.

Free screen recorder extension for Chrome. Capture, edit and share screencasts. No software download required. Works on Mac, Windows and Chromebooks.

EdPuzzle is the perfect tool for allowing students to watch and engage with videos while the teacher gathers data throughout the lesson. As teachers dabble into the flipped classroom philosophy, EdPuzzle is the perfect enhancement tool for videos to be watched at home instead of eating up valuable class time.

Making the jump to use Google Docs in the classroom can be intimidating if you primarily use other word processing tools. It may be the case that you don't use word processing in your class at all. Google Docs offers a variety of features that can be of value to most teachers in any subject. This resource offers ideas and tips on how one might integrate Google Docs into their classroom.

Spreadsheet software offers users a wide variety of tools and features. From organizing data and creating charts to computing complex math formulas, the possibilities are endless. Knowing where to begin and how to make sense of it all can be a daunting task. This resource serves as a beginners guide for those wanting to learn how to operate Google sheets.