Top Teaching Tools for Digital Classrooms

In order to keep pace with this generation’s technology cult, teachers have to upgrade their teaching tools in the classroom. Teachers should take advantage of the unlimited accessibility to technology and knowledge to make teaching more innovative.

Students of today’s age are not relying just on teachers for knowledge, but are soaking it in like a sponge from every source possible. Digital technology is sweeping through class rooms and totally transforming the environment. With so many digital tools available in the market, teachers can customize them according to their needs and utility.

Researchers are constantly working on innovating new and improved tools to raise the level of education for the students and the educators. Here is a list of top teaching tools that can be used in Digital classrooms.

1. Class Connect

Class Connect

Class Connect is a pioneer project being used by teachers in schools and also by private tutors in Singapore.  This tool helps the teachers to give instructions easily. They can store, help and share their study material both with the kids and other teachers. It creates an environment similar to a conventional classroom.  It also enables access to reach out to students in other countries. It gives an opportunity to students in any part of the world to be part of the education revolution.

2. MySchoolBinder

MySchoolBinder was made keeping the teachers work load of assignments in mind. It makes adding, editing and organizing assignments very easy. Students can share feedback, receive it from the teachers and submit completed assignments online. The calendar option makes viewing of events and assignments very easy. It also creates a teachers forum for sharing and communication.

3. Class Dojo

Class Dojo

Class Dojo is an excellent tool for teachers who want to instill good behavior and discipline in a classroom. Teachers are able to give actual feedback about a child’s behavior and share it with their guardian in a report form. It helps in cutting time spent on classroom management and spares time for teaching. Children earn points for respect, creative thinking, team work and taking responsibility. This tool was formed keeping in mind the need for a disciplined and respectful future generation.  

4. Remind 101

Remind 101

Remind 101 is an innovative method to communicate with the parents and the students. Teachers in Singapore giving tuition's are using this tool. It enables the teacher to send mass text messages, without interfering in the parent’s personal space. Reminders can be sent, due dates for assignments can be communicated and events are broadcasted.

5. HMH Fuse

HMH Fuse

HMH Fuse is an educational tool developed especially for iPad, based on the K-12 core curriculum. It is not based on desktops, but operates only on iPads. Common core lessons in Algebra and Geometry are devised in an interactive format. Raising the level of excellence of the students is the main motivation behind this tool and close tracking of their talents.

6. Late Nite Labs

Late Nite Labs

Late Nite Labs is specially made for students who are interested in chemical and physical experiments. The software is very interactive and gives flexibility to students to go overboard in their thinking. Schools that cannot afford lab space or equipment can use this tool to create virtual labs. It saves them money and also gives an equal opportunity to students.