Distance Learning Tools (Refined List)

As distance learning pushes on, I keep revising and refining my list of tools. Because "tools" in many ways, represent our primary means of interacting with our students, I feel a professional obligation to always share. I'm sure this list will change in like 2 freaking days, but whatever...I'll share again :)  l

1. Zoom

• Yeah, Zoom Fatigue is a real thing, but like the great Ani Difranco says: "Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right".

2. Padlet

• Hands down the best tool for submitting student work/media and creating a medium for student peer assessment and accountability of that work. I COULD NOT imagine distance learning without this tool. Best money spent in years.

3. Google Docs

• I could go on and on....

4. YouTube and 4K Video Downloader

• See #3.

5. Screenflow with Wacom Intuos Tablet

• Making my own video screencasts for students is essential. Nothing more to say.