Engagement & Interactivity Tools
🌐 Ready for some fun & learn?
These tools foster student interaction, participation, and collaboration—whether in real-time or asynchronously. Use them to spark discussions, gather insights, or make learning more active and social.
🌐 Padlet
Purpose: Digital bulletin board for posting notes, images, videos, and links.
Best for: Brainstorming, idea boards, and collaborative discussions.
Pro Tip: Use different Padlet formats (wall, grid, map) to match your activity goals.
🌐 Mentimeter
Purpose: Interactive presentation and polling tool with live results.
Best for: Real-time polls, quizzes, and word clouds during class or webinars.
Pro Tip: Use a “word cloud” activity to capture student feedback or summarize main ideas.
🌐 Jamboard
Purpose: Collaborative digital whiteboard for brainstorming and visual interaction.
Best for: Group problem-solving, concept mapping, and online workshops.
Pro Tip: Assign one frame per group for breakout room activities in synchronous sessions.
🌐 Edpuzzle
Purpose: Video tool that lets you embed questions, notes, and quizzes within videos.
Best for: Interactive video lessons and comprehension checks.
Pro Tip: Use Edpuzzle’s analytics to track which students viewed and completed assigned videos.
🌐 Hypothesis
Best for: Critical reading, peer discussion, and engaging with course texts directly.
Pro Tip: Assign Hypothesis activities in Moodle to encourage deeper reading engagement.
💡 Faculty Tips
- Blend synchronous and asynchronous interaction to keep participation flexible.
- Use interactive tools early in the semester to build community and confidence.
- Set clear expectations for participation and model how to engage thoughtfully online.