Beyond the Basics: Faculty & Student Ed Tech Tools

🎓 Faculty & SEd Tech Tools Index

Welcome to the Faculty Technology Toolkit — your guide to innovative, instructor-approved tools that enhance teaching, learning, and collaboration.

Browse by category below to explore tools with quick descriptions and examples.
🟢 Indicates a free version available.

💬 Communication & Collaboration

Connect with students and colleagues using tools for discussion, group work, and engagement.
Examples: Zoom, Padlet, Microsoft Teams

🎨 Design & Creativity

Encourage creativity through media creation and visual storytelling.
Examples: Adobe Express, Canva, Lunacy

🧩 Assessment & Feedback

Measure learning and provide meaningful feedback through interactive quizzes.
Examples: Kahoot, Google Forms, Poll Maker

⚙️ Productivity & Organization

Manage your teaching tasks efficiently.
Examples: Trello, Notion, Google Workspace

📚 Open Educational Resources (OER)

Discover and create openly licensed learning materials.
Examples: MERLOT, LibreTexts, OER Commons

💡 More Tools & Emerging Tech

Explore new technologies and creative teaching ideas.
Examples: AI tools, EdTech pilots, innovations

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🧭 How to Use This Guide

1. Click a category above to explore specific tools and examples.
2. Bookmark favorite tools for easy access each semester.
3. Suggest additions by emailing the instructional design team.
4. Combine tools creatively! For example:
   🗣️ Padlet + Poll Maker for reflection & feedback
   🎬 Adobe Express + Moodle Forum for media-based discussions