#1. <\/strong>Kahoot!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKahoot! is an online learning platform with more quizzes than you could possibly count. Well, actually, that\u2019s not strictly true. According to the Kahoot! website, there are just over 100 million activities for students to have a go at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a great way to bring some healthy competition to the classroom. Students can take these quizzes head-to-head, and see who comes out on top. If you let your students know in advance that one of these quizzes is coming up, they might even take the time to revise the content. It won\u2019t really feel like revision \u2013 they\u2019re just making sure that they\u2019ll have enough knowledge to beat their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, the game-like environment of the Kahoot! website will motivate students to pay attention, participate, and learn. Another useful feature is that teachers can add quizzes of their own. If you can\u2019t find the quiz you\u2019re looking for, out of the 100 million options out there, you can easily build your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While your students are quizzing, you might also notice which students are struggling with a particular topic, or have an important gap in their knowledge. If half the class gets a question wrong about centripetal forces? You\u2019ll know to teach that topic again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#2. ClassPoint<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFollowing closely in Kahoot!’s footsteps, ClassPoint offers a unique, seamless way to bring interactivity and gamification into your lessons. This time, right from your PowerPoint presentations. With ClassPoint, there’s no need to switch between apps during your lesson. Everything stays within PowerPoint, the tool you’re already using to deliver lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ClassPoint allows you to instantly create interactive quizzes, from multiple-choice to a creative slide drawing activity, while keeping everything dynamic with features like a Wheel of Names, a timer, and a quick poll. It’s perfect for live engagement, letting students participate and see results in real-time. Tie these in with its built-in gamification system, and you’re golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of its standout features is an AI-powered quiz generator, which can automatically create Bloom’s Taxonomy-aligned questions directly based on the content in your slides. It’s a great way to quickly assess understanding and provide immediate feedback during your lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these features, ClassPoint helps you keep lessons fresh and engaging without the need to hop between different apps. You can deliver everything directly within PowerPoint, saving you time and keeping everything fun for your students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3. <\/strong>Socrative<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSocrative is a bit like Kahoot!, but with some extra features that take the idea of educational activities to a whole new level. This really is a high-quality tool, and we couldn\u2019t recommend it more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basically, a teacher sets an activity for their class, and all the students have to complete that activity on their individual computers or tablets. From the students\u2019 perspective, it\u2019s a lot of fun. Instead of feeling tired, or bored, or distracted, they can throw themselves into the educational activity, which is designed to be as exciting and engaging as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, as a teacher, real-time insights are popping up on your screen. You can see when a student gets a question right, or wrong, and how long they had to think about it. You can see if one student is racing ahead, or another is falling behind. It\u2019s the kind of interactive data that teachers in the past could only have ever dreamed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of the sheer volume of activities, Socrative can\u2019t compete with Kahoot!\u2019s astonishing numbers. But in terms of real-time data, it doesn\u2019t come much better than Socrative. After giving it a go with a couple of classes, you\u2019ll find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4. <\/strong>FlipGrid<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis one is very different from the tools we\u2019ve mentioned so far. FlipGrid is a service that lets teachers create safe, online groups, where students are able to express their ideas by filming little videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, you might set up a group for your geography class. You post a topic to the group, such as \u201cWhere would you most like to go on vacation?\u201d and invite your students to post their thoughts in the chat. One student might make a video about how much they want to visit the pyramids in Egypt, while another makes a video about skiing down the side of Mount Everest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can view and respond to each other’s videos. It creates a sense of community, and collaboration, and fosters a positive learning environment. Students can also use props, costumes, and in-app filters to enhance their videos. It makes the learning experience more engaging and memorable for everyone in the class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There might be a student or two who don\u2019t feel comfortable filming themselves. Luckily, FlipGrid allows them to share an audio message instead. If that\u2019s too much, there\u2019s also an option to send a text-based message. But in general, kids respond really well to the FlipGrid system. Often, the students who are quietest in the classroom are the ones who come to life when they have the chance to get creative and make a video instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5. <\/strong>Padlet<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike FlipGrid, Padlet provides an opportunity for students to collaborate in a safe community space. This time, instead of a platform for sharing videos together, Padlet is a digital notice board that lets students build bright, visual displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s think about that geography example again: you ask your class to think of a place they would like to visit on vacation. Every student could find a photo of that place, and upload it to the Padlet notice board. Suddenly, you\u2019re looking at a rich display with dozens of photos from exciting places around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s just one way to use this website. It\u2019s a really versatile tool. Padlet can also be used for mind-mapping, note-taking, lesson planning, and more. Best of all, it\u2019s easy to use, with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It also supports a variety of media types, including text, images, and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s another one of those brilliant tools which will leave you wondering \u201cHow did I not know about this sooner?\u201d Just remind yourself, \u201cAt least I know about it now.\u201d It will help you to lead some really great lessons in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6. <\/strong>GeoGebra<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe haven\u2019t talked about math yet, but the moment has finally come. GeoGebra is a suite of tools including a bank of activities, a platform for creating graphs, and a collaborative whiteboard that lets teachers and students work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GeoGebra comes with a million high-quality activities. It\u2019s available in a wide range of languages and caters to a range of age groups. Students can get stuck in geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. They can plot functions, draw shapes, and analyze data sets. If it\u2019s part of mathematics, you\u2019ll be sure to find it in the GeoGebra digital suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all that, the interface is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for you to integrate this tool into the classroom. Here at CodeMonkey, we\u2019re really big fans of the work that GeoGebra is doing, and we\u2019re not the only ones who love it. Over the past few years, they\u2019ve won a bunch of awards. You can see those listed aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"classroom](\"https:\/\/www.codemonkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/classroom_quiz.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n#7. <\/strong>TypingClub<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the modern world, typing is an essential skill. How many of us type in our day-to-day lives? How many of us type in the workplace? You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn\u2019t type something at least once every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want your class to get good a typing, look no further than TypingClub. This web-based program is nicely made, user-friendly, and proven to get results. It offers a variety of lessons and educational exercises that are designed to help students improve their typing at a steady, achievable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s gamified too. There are levels, badges, and stars to collect. There\u2019s even a playback feature, where students can rewatch their typing efforts from previous lessons, and see how much faster and more confident they\u2019ve become. Just sit your class in a computer room, and watch them get better and better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With just a few weeks of practice, your class will be typing like pros. And it will have a major impact on their performance in other subjects. The faster they can type, the easier they\u2019ll find it to write essays, make presentations, and complete research assignments. If typing is an essential modern skill, then TypingClub is the best way to learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8. <\/strong>Quill.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter developing their touch typing on TypingClub, you might decide it\u2019s time for your students to do some creative writing. And that\u2019s where Quill.org comes in. Their website provides free activities which help to develop writing skills in elementary, middle, and high school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the time a student is finished with the course, they\u2019ll find themselves writing in a clear, confident style, making parents and teachers proud. You might find that some of your students don\u2019t really need help with this \u2013 they already write quite fluently \u2013 but for other students, this kind of support is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And just like learning to touch type, students will find that writing fluency has massive cross-curricular benefits. Students are asked to write things down in virtually every subject, and written work is usually the way that students are marked and examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t fair when a student has loads of great ideas but gets terrible marks because they struggle to put those ideas down in writing. But Quill.org can help with that. They\u2019ve already supported 7 million students, and now it\u2019s time for your class to benefit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9. <\/strong>Go Noodle<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor this final tool, it\u2019s time to get active. School isn\u2019t just about reading and writing. It isn\u2019t just about geography and math. It\u2019s also about being happy, and healthy \u2013 and that\u2019s what Go Noodle is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a website full of exercise videos and dance routines. The videos are fun and musical, and encourage kids to leap from their seats and follow along. It\u2019s a great way to wrap up a week of school on a Friday afternoon. Get one of these videos running for the class, and don\u2019t forget, you\u2019re allowed to dance along too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all want our students to learn from our classes, and become brilliant academic brainboxes. But we also want them to feel comfortable and relaxed, and to enjoy setting foot in school. Go Noodle cares about mental health, and turning classrooms into happy, positive spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some children might feel reluctant at first, especially when they aren\u2019t used to dancing around the classroom. But with the right encouragement, they\u2019ll find themselves laughing and waving their hands to the beat. All of us need a break sometimes. School is hard work, and dancing is a great release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Following closely in Kahoot!’s footsteps, ClassPoint offers a unique, seamless way to bring interactivity and gamification into your lessons. This time, right from your PowerPoint presentations. With ClassPoint, there’s no need to switch between apps during your lesson. Everything stays within PowerPoint, the tool you’re already using to deliver lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ClassPoint allows you to instantly create interactive quizzes, from multiple-choice to a creative slide drawing activity, while keeping everything dynamic with features like a Wheel of Names, a timer, and a quick poll. It’s perfect for live engagement, letting students participate and see results in real-time. Tie these in with its built-in gamification system, and you’re golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of its standout features is an AI-powered quiz generator, which can automatically create Bloom’s Taxonomy-aligned questions directly based on the content in your slides. It’s a great way to quickly assess understanding and provide immediate feedback during your lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these features, ClassPoint helps you keep lessons fresh and engaging without the need to hop between different apps. You can deliver everything directly within PowerPoint, saving you time and keeping everything fun for your students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3. <\/strong>Socrative<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSocrative is a bit like Kahoot!, but with some extra features that take the idea of educational activities to a whole new level. This really is a high-quality tool, and we couldn\u2019t recommend it more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basically, a teacher sets an activity for their class, and all the students have to complete that activity on their individual computers or tablets. From the students\u2019 perspective, it\u2019s a lot of fun. Instead of feeling tired, or bored, or distracted, they can throw themselves into the educational activity, which is designed to be as exciting and engaging as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, as a teacher, real-time insights are popping up on your screen. You can see when a student gets a question right, or wrong, and how long they had to think about it. You can see if one student is racing ahead, or another is falling behind. It\u2019s the kind of interactive data that teachers in the past could only have ever dreamed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of the sheer volume of activities, Socrative can\u2019t compete with Kahoot!\u2019s astonishing numbers. But in terms of real-time data, it doesn\u2019t come much better than Socrative. After giving it a go with a couple of classes, you\u2019ll find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4. <\/strong>FlipGrid<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis one is very different from the tools we\u2019ve mentioned so far. FlipGrid is a service that lets teachers create safe, online groups, where students are able to express their ideas by filming little videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, you might set up a group for your geography class. You post a topic to the group, such as \u201cWhere would you most like to go on vacation?\u201d and invite your students to post their thoughts in the chat. One student might make a video about how much they want to visit the pyramids in Egypt, while another makes a video about skiing down the side of Mount Everest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can view and respond to each other’s videos. It creates a sense of community, and collaboration, and fosters a positive learning environment. Students can also use props, costumes, and in-app filters to enhance their videos. It makes the learning experience more engaging and memorable for everyone in the class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There might be a student or two who don\u2019t feel comfortable filming themselves. Luckily, FlipGrid allows them to share an audio message instead. If that\u2019s too much, there\u2019s also an option to send a text-based message. But in general, kids respond really well to the FlipGrid system. Often, the students who are quietest in the classroom are the ones who come to life when they have the chance to get creative and make a video instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5. <\/strong>Padlet<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike FlipGrid, Padlet provides an opportunity for students to collaborate in a safe community space. This time, instead of a platform for sharing videos together, Padlet is a digital notice board that lets students build bright, visual displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s think about that geography example again: you ask your class to think of a place they would like to visit on vacation. Every student could find a photo of that place, and upload it to the Padlet notice board. Suddenly, you\u2019re looking at a rich display with dozens of photos from exciting places around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s just one way to use this website. It\u2019s a really versatile tool. Padlet can also be used for mind-mapping, note-taking, lesson planning, and more. Best of all, it\u2019s easy to use, with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It also supports a variety of media types, including text, images, and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s another one of those brilliant tools which will leave you wondering \u201cHow did I not know about this sooner?\u201d Just remind yourself, \u201cAt least I know about it now.\u201d It will help you to lead some really great lessons in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6. <\/strong>GeoGebra<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe haven\u2019t talked about math yet, but the moment has finally come. GeoGebra is a suite of tools including a bank of activities, a platform for creating graphs, and a collaborative whiteboard that lets teachers and students work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GeoGebra comes with a million high-quality activities. It\u2019s available in a wide range of languages and caters to a range of age groups. Students can get stuck in geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. They can plot functions, draw shapes, and analyze data sets. If it\u2019s part of mathematics, you\u2019ll be sure to find it in the GeoGebra digital suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all that, the interface is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for you to integrate this tool into the classroom. Here at CodeMonkey, we\u2019re really big fans of the work that GeoGebra is doing, and we\u2019re not the only ones who love it. Over the past few years, they\u2019ve won a bunch of awards. You can see those listed aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n#7. <\/strong>TypingClub<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the modern world, typing is an essential skill. How many of us type in our day-to-day lives? How many of us type in the workplace? You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn\u2019t type something at least once every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want your class to get good a typing, look no further than TypingClub. This web-based program is nicely made, user-friendly, and proven to get results. It offers a variety of lessons and educational exercises that are designed to help students improve their typing at a steady, achievable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s gamified too. There are levels, badges, and stars to collect. There\u2019s even a playback feature, where students can rewatch their typing efforts from previous lessons, and see how much faster and more confident they\u2019ve become. Just sit your class in a computer room, and watch them get better and better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With just a few weeks of practice, your class will be typing like pros. And it will have a major impact on their performance in other subjects. The faster they can type, the easier they\u2019ll find it to write essays, make presentations, and complete research assignments. If typing is an essential modern skill, then TypingClub is the best way to learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8. <\/strong>Quill.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter developing their touch typing on TypingClub, you might decide it\u2019s time for your students to do some creative writing. And that\u2019s where Quill.org comes in. Their website provides free activities which help to develop writing skills in elementary, middle, and high school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the time a student is finished with the course, they\u2019ll find themselves writing in a clear, confident style, making parents and teachers proud. You might find that some of your students don\u2019t really need help with this \u2013 they already write quite fluently \u2013 but for other students, this kind of support is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And just like learning to touch type, students will find that writing fluency has massive cross-curricular benefits. Students are asked to write things down in virtually every subject, and written work is usually the way that students are marked and examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t fair when a student has loads of great ideas but gets terrible marks because they struggle to put those ideas down in writing. But Quill.org can help with that. They\u2019ve already supported 7 million students, and now it\u2019s time for your class to benefit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9. <\/strong>Go Noodle<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor this final tool, it\u2019s time to get active. School isn\u2019t just about reading and writing. It isn\u2019t just about geography and math. It\u2019s also about being happy, and healthy \u2013 and that\u2019s what Go Noodle is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a website full of exercise videos and dance routines. The videos are fun and musical, and encourage kids to leap from their seats and follow along. It\u2019s a great way to wrap up a week of school on a Friday afternoon. Get one of these videos running for the class, and don\u2019t forget, you\u2019re allowed to dance along too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all want our students to learn from our classes, and become brilliant academic brainboxes. But we also want them to feel comfortable and relaxed, and to enjoy setting foot in school. Go Noodle cares about mental health, and turning classrooms into happy, positive spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some children might feel reluctant at first, especially when they aren\u2019t used to dancing around the classroom. But with the right encouragement, they\u2019ll find themselves laughing and waving their hands to the beat. All of us need a break sometimes. School is hard work, and dancing is a great release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This one is very different from the tools we\u2019ve mentioned so far. FlipGrid is a service that lets teachers create safe, online groups, where students are able to express their ideas by filming little videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, you might set up a group for your geography class. You post a topic to the group, such as \u201cWhere would you most like to go on vacation?\u201d and invite your students to post their thoughts in the chat. One student might make a video about how much they want to visit the pyramids in Egypt, while another makes a video about skiing down the side of Mount Everest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can view and respond to each other’s videos. It creates a sense of community, and collaboration, and fosters a positive learning environment. Students can also use props, costumes, and in-app filters to enhance their videos. It makes the learning experience more engaging and memorable for everyone in the class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There might be a student or two who don\u2019t feel comfortable filming themselves. Luckily, FlipGrid allows them to share an audio message instead. If that\u2019s too much, there\u2019s also an option to send a text-based message. But in general, kids respond really well to the FlipGrid system. Often, the students who are quietest in the classroom are the ones who come to life when they have the chance to get creative and make a video instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5. <\/strong>Padlet<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike FlipGrid, Padlet provides an opportunity for students to collaborate in a safe community space. This time, instead of a platform for sharing videos together, Padlet is a digital notice board that lets students build bright, visual displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s think about that geography example again: you ask your class to think of a place they would like to visit on vacation. Every student could find a photo of that place, and upload it to the Padlet notice board. Suddenly, you\u2019re looking at a rich display with dozens of photos from exciting places around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s just one way to use this website. It\u2019s a really versatile tool. Padlet can also be used for mind-mapping, note-taking, lesson planning, and more. Best of all, it\u2019s easy to use, with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It also supports a variety of media types, including text, images, and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s another one of those brilliant tools which will leave you wondering \u201cHow did I not know about this sooner?\u201d Just remind yourself, \u201cAt least I know about it now.\u201d It will help you to lead some really great lessons in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6. <\/strong>GeoGebra<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe haven\u2019t talked about math yet, but the moment has finally come. GeoGebra is a suite of tools including a bank of activities, a platform for creating graphs, and a collaborative whiteboard that lets teachers and students work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GeoGebra comes with a million high-quality activities. It\u2019s available in a wide range of languages and caters to a range of age groups. Students can get stuck in geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. They can plot functions, draw shapes, and analyze data sets. If it\u2019s part of mathematics, you\u2019ll be sure to find it in the GeoGebra digital suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all that, the interface is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for you to integrate this tool into the classroom. Here at CodeMonkey, we\u2019re really big fans of the work that GeoGebra is doing, and we\u2019re not the only ones who love it. Over the past few years, they\u2019ve won a bunch of awards. You can see those listed aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n#7. <\/strong>TypingClub<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the modern world, typing is an essential skill. How many of us type in our day-to-day lives? How many of us type in the workplace? You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn\u2019t type something at least once every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want your class to get good a typing, look no further than TypingClub. This web-based program is nicely made, user-friendly, and proven to get results. It offers a variety of lessons and educational exercises that are designed to help students improve their typing at a steady, achievable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s gamified too. There are levels, badges, and stars to collect. There\u2019s even a playback feature, where students can rewatch their typing efforts from previous lessons, and see how much faster and more confident they\u2019ve become. Just sit your class in a computer room, and watch them get better and better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With just a few weeks of practice, your class will be typing like pros. And it will have a major impact on their performance in other subjects. The faster they can type, the easier they\u2019ll find it to write essays, make presentations, and complete research assignments. If typing is an essential modern skill, then TypingClub is the best way to learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8. <\/strong>Quill.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAfter developing their touch typing on TypingClub, you might decide it\u2019s time for your students to do some creative writing. And that\u2019s where Quill.org comes in. Their website provides free activities which help to develop writing skills in elementary, middle, and high school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the time a student is finished with the course, they\u2019ll find themselves writing in a clear, confident style, making parents and teachers proud. You might find that some of your students don\u2019t really need help with this \u2013 they already write quite fluently \u2013 but for other students, this kind of support is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And just like learning to touch type, students will find that writing fluency has massive cross-curricular benefits. Students are asked to write things down in virtually every subject, and written work is usually the way that students are marked and examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t fair when a student has loads of great ideas but gets terrible marks because they struggle to put those ideas down in writing. But Quill.org can help with that. They\u2019ve already supported 7 million students, and now it\u2019s time for your class to benefit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9. <\/strong>Go Noodle<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor this final tool, it\u2019s time to get active. School isn\u2019t just about reading and writing. It isn\u2019t just about geography and math. It\u2019s also about being happy, and healthy \u2013 and that\u2019s what Go Noodle is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a website full of exercise videos and dance routines. The videos are fun and musical, and encourage kids to leap from their seats and follow along. It\u2019s a great way to wrap up a week of school on a Friday afternoon. Get one of these videos running for the class, and don\u2019t forget, you\u2019re allowed to dance along too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all want our students to learn from our classes, and become brilliant academic brainboxes. But we also want them to feel comfortable and relaxed, and to enjoy setting foot in school. Go Noodle cares about mental health, and turning classrooms into happy, positive spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some children might feel reluctant at first, especially when they aren\u2019t used to dancing around the classroom. But with the right encouragement, they\u2019ll find themselves laughing and waving their hands to the beat. All of us need a break sometimes. School is hard work, and dancing is a great release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We haven\u2019t talked about math yet, but the moment has finally come. GeoGebra is a suite of tools including a bank of activities, a platform for creating graphs, and a collaborative whiteboard that lets teachers and students work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GeoGebra comes with a million high-quality activities. It\u2019s available in a wide range of languages and caters to a range of age groups. Students can get stuck in geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus. They can plot functions, draw shapes, and analyze data sets. If it\u2019s part of mathematics, you\u2019ll be sure to find it in the GeoGebra digital suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all that, the interface is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for you to integrate this tool into the classroom. Here at CodeMonkey, we\u2019re really big fans of the work that GeoGebra is doing, and we\u2019re not the only ones who love it. Over the past few years, they\u2019ve won a bunch of awards. You can see those listed aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the modern world, typing is an essential skill. How many of us type in our day-to-day lives? How many of us type in the workplace? You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn\u2019t type something at least once every single day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want your class to get good a typing, look no further than TypingClub. This web-based program is nicely made, user-friendly, and proven to get results. It offers a variety of lessons and educational exercises that are designed to help students improve their typing at a steady, achievable rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s gamified too. There are levels, badges, and stars to collect. There\u2019s even a playback feature, where students can rewatch their typing efforts from previous lessons, and see how much faster and more confident they\u2019ve become. Just sit your class in a computer room, and watch them get better and better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With just a few weeks of practice, your class will be typing like pros. And it will have a major impact on their performance in other subjects. The faster they can type, the easier they\u2019ll find it to write essays, make presentations, and complete research assignments. If typing is an essential modern skill, then TypingClub is the best way to learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After developing their touch typing on TypingClub, you might decide it\u2019s time for your students to do some creative writing. And that\u2019s where Quill.org comes in. Their website provides free activities which help to develop writing skills in elementary, middle, and high school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the time a student is finished with the course, they\u2019ll find themselves writing in a clear, confident style, making parents and teachers proud. You might find that some of your students don\u2019t really need help with this \u2013 they already write quite fluently \u2013 but for other students, this kind of support is invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And just like learning to touch type, students will find that writing fluency has massive cross-curricular benefits. Students are asked to write things down in virtually every subject, and written work is usually the way that students are marked and examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It isn\u2019t fair when a student has loads of great ideas but gets terrible marks because they struggle to put those ideas down in writing. But Quill.org can help with that. They\u2019ve already supported 7 million students, and now it\u2019s time for your class to benefit too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this final tool, it\u2019s time to get active. School isn\u2019t just about reading and writing. It isn\u2019t just about geography and math. It\u2019s also about being happy, and healthy \u2013 and that\u2019s what Go Noodle is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a website full of exercise videos and dance routines. The videos are fun and musical, and encourage kids to leap from their seats and follow along. It\u2019s a great way to wrap up a week of school on a Friday afternoon. Get one of these videos running for the class, and don\u2019t forget, you\u2019re allowed to dance along too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We all want our students to learn from our classes, and become brilliant academic brainboxes. But we also want them to feel comfortable and relaxed, and to enjoy setting foot in school. Go Noodle cares about mental health, and turning classrooms into happy, positive spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some children might feel reluctant at first, especially when they aren\u2019t used to dancing around the classroom. But with the right encouragement, they\u2019ll find themselves laughing and waving their hands to the beat. All of us need a break sometimes. School is hard work, and dancing is a great release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n#7. <\/strong>TypingClub<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#8. <\/strong>Quill.org<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
#9. <\/strong>Go Noodle<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n