Using Technology to Engage Students Virtually

by Shannon Edwards and Rachael Grillo

Quizizz 
​*What is it?
Quizizz is an online quiz platform for both practice and assessment. 

• Use pre-made subject-based quizzes for practice or for assessments. 
• Each quiz is graded automatically and provides important data to support your instruction. 

*Why would I use it? 

• Virtual assessments 
• Use pre-made quizzes
• Import pre-made questions into original
• All virtual
• “Live” sessions for synchronous and asynchronous
• Self-graded 
• Data gathered in easy-to-understand format
• Quick & easy to create
• Grade & Data reports

Classroom Screen
*What is it?

• Classroom screen is a helpful platform that can assist you in keeping your students focused and on task. 
• It is a simple background screen you can present to your classes. 
• It utilizes widgets that can support your synchronous or asynchronous learning environment. 

*Why would I use it? 

• Short, written directions 
• Timed assignments or games
• Name generator 
• Sound levels 
• Work symbols 
• Accurate clock & calendar
• One screen/site for multiple uses

Adobe Spark
*What is it?

• It’s a free service!
• Students can create:
• Posts/Graphics: These single images can combine text and images. They’re saved as picture files.
• Pages: These are long, flowing, top-to-bottom pages that you scroll through. They can include images, videos and text.
•  Videos: These videos can be picture slideshows or a combination of images and videos. They can include voice narration and/or music.

*Why would I use it?

• It’s Free to Use
• It Uses Technology to Engage and Interest Students
• Use student work to monitor progress toward proficiency
• Promotes student-centered environment
• Incorporates Creativity and 21st Century Technology Skills to Create a Product -Journaling, Essays, Lab Reports, Storytelling, Infographics, Flash Cards, Posters