Technology Tools to Engage and Empower Students

As you know a technology tool that engages students is not enough unless the tool allows students to participate in meaningful instruction and learning. The author, Nicola Pino James,  lists 7 characteristics for useful technology tools.  He highlights 4 free examples found on the web. 

1. My Brainshark - allows students to make podcasts or voiceovers to PowerPoint or video presentations
2. PosterMyWall - creates high quality posters that could be used as a culmination of a project
3. Screencast-o-matic - used to create video or record what's happening on screens.  Can be used by both students and teachers.
4. Padlet - students & teachers can post stickty notes on virtual walls.  A good place for collaborative work.

All four examples have links to their websites.  Have you used similiar tool technologies?  What results did you get with your students?  Please comment below.

4 Free Web Tools to Boost Student Engagement.  Nicolas Pino James. 5.2.14.  edupopia http://www.edutopia.org/blog/web-tools-boost-student-engagement-nicolas-pino-james