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The Best Interactive Presentation and Lesson Tools for Classrooms

Take a look at our top picks for interactive presentation and lesson tools.

Grades

K–12

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Animoto: Video Maker & Editor

Create stylish slideshows and videos with simple, customizable features

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows

ARTICLE

5 Videos That Get Teens Thinking Critically About Media

Use these videos and quick discussion activities to spark meaningful classroom conversations.

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Eisha Buch

Grades

9–12

Expert Review

Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

ARTICLE

3 Essential Questions for EdTech Use

Avoid epic fails and get the most out of technology.

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Adam Vinter

Grades

Pre-K–12

VIDEO

Get Students to Self-Assess After a Quiz with Kahoot

Check out this simple formative assessment tip designed to make the most of Kahoot. Go beyond quiz games and explore how Kahoot's polling and surveying features can get students reflecting, self-assessing, and figuring out next s…

Time

1:16

Grades

3–12

ARTICLE

Free Learning Resources for Black History Month (And Beyond)

Help learners celebrate Black history with these videos, lessons, podcasts, and more.

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

VIDEO

3 Tips for Great Formative Assessment

Unlock the full potential of formative assessment in your classroom! Check out these tips for how to use formative assessment apps and games such as Kahoot, Socrative, Plickers, and Poll Everywhere to check for understanding and …

Time

2:16

Grades

K–12

VIDEO

How to Deal with Technical Difficulties

Good lesson plans don't have to happen only one way. Hear how one teacher deals with the (inevitable!) technical difficulties that can happen and how she involves students.

Time

1:52

Grades

K–12

VIDEO

How to Put Students into an Active Viewing Mindset

As part of the YouTube generation, students today watch a lot of videos. But do they know how to view them with a critical eye? Hear how one teacher helps his students by putting them in an "active viewing" mindset.

Time

1:04

Grades

6–12

VIDEO

How to Select Engaging Videos for Students

How do you find great videos for your students? Hear one teacher's tips on selecting quality and engaging videos for students.

Time

1:35

Grades

K–12

VIDEO

Why It's Good to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Teaching with edtech involves teachers getting out of their comfort zones and trying new things. Hear one teacher's thoughts on the importance of taking risks in teaching.

Time

1:58

Grades

K–12

VIDEO

Help Students Generate Further Questions with Formative

Check out this really simple way to get more out of a quiz with Formative. After a quiz, get students to take ownership of their learning by using Formative to send out exit tickets prompting students to document what questions t…

Time

1:21

Grades

3–12

VIDEO

How to Encourage Active Viewing with Popplet

Popplet is a student-collaboration and mind-mapping tool that's great for blended learning and BYOD classrooms. In this video, learn how you can use Popplet to support active viewing when students watch videos. Learn more about P…

Time

2:07

Grades

1–12

VIDEO

How to Support Close Reading with Actively Learn

Actively Learn is an interactive e-reading platform where students can highlight and annotate text as they read. Learn how Actively Learn can support close reading and critical thinking in your students. Learn more about Actively…

Time

2:00

Grades

4–12