Communication links
possible classroom Tools
Flipgrid feels like a social media platform, but it is an interactive way for students to practice presenting. Also, Fligrid includes a feature called, Mentimeter that involves student interaction in surveys creating immediate results.
​
Kahoot is an interactive online quiz for students that can be used for student feedback, formative assessment or self assessment.
Quizlet is a great studying tool for students with the ability to create online flash cards and diagrams.
​
Answergarden is an online tool that can be used for feedback.
​
Google drive is online sharing software (e.g., documents, slides, storage) that helps students with group work projects or other projects.
​
Coggle is an online mind mapping software that can be shared and edited by more than one person.
​
Safe share is a website that allows you to show videos (e.g., Youtube) without commercials or other unwanted distractions.
​
Padlet is a screen wall that can be used to collect information such as videos, recorded interview, selfies, posts, or documents. Others can add to it, so it is a great tool for group work and community building.
​
The Mixxer​
The Mixxer is designed to connect language learners around the world to both teacher and learn a language.
​
PDXScholar is an online textbook for beginning-intermediate English language learners. It includes dialogues, interviews, discussions and conversation activities. The textbook includes an audio component that consists of recorded conversations of native and non-native English speakers, as well as links to additional listening resources on the web.
​
More communication resources
