Kimberly's 462 blog

  Why Lumio: I first heard about Lumio a few weeks ago in Mr. Wang's 462 technologies class. I was very impressed with Lumio's advanced organizational capabilities and tools. I felt this was a tool that I would benefit significantly from using within my own classroom in the future. I chose this tool as I saw the positive impact that it could potentially have on my journey as an Elementary teacher, especially during my first year of teaching! What is Lumio: Lumio is a digital learning app that assist teachers in creating a detailed, interactive, and visually appealing content to share/present to their students. Teachers can use Lumio to create lessons, assessments, content reviews, and much more. It turns the classroom into collaborative experiences that build classroom community and engagement.  Use & Complexity level: Lumio is user friendly! It's very versatile, allowing students to collaborate and test their knowledge in a fun and competitive way. While allowing teac...

Why Canva: Canva is a multifaceted tool that can be utilized in the classroom as well as across various organizations and professions. It's a tool that facilitates effective collaboration and engagement within the classroom. I have been able to use Canva in the past to complete assignments and projects. It's due to my personal experience with the tool that I chose to incorporate into my classroom tool collection.  What is Canva: Canva is an online organizational tool that allows users to create a variety of visual content. It simplifies graphic design tools so that they're accessible and easy to navigate for a wider range of individuals. The platform offers thousands of customization templates that are sure to fit any occasion or situation. It offers numerous illustrations, photos, and media guides. Fit for presentation slides, info-graphics, posters, resume, videos, documents, and social media graphics. Use & Complexity level: This site is extremely user friendly! Fi...

Why SurveyMonkey: SurveyMonkey is an online platform that can be used to facilitate an inclusive environment for all students. I have used SurveyMonkey within multiple classes and educational settings. I chose this site for its adaptability within the classroom and benefits to support CRT.  What is SurveyMonkey: This is a platform that allows users to create, distribute, and analyze surveys and forms. It collects feedback and creates a space for voters to share their thoughts and opinions on important topics anonymously. It has a variety of tools for users to apply, such as free survey templates, quizzes, and online survey software. It's a site that helps organize and build products that will be marketed or impact a group of people, ensuring the product is able to engage a range of customers or members.  Use & Complexity level: This site is very user friendly. It's free and accessible to people of all ages and professions, allowing users to use pre-made templates if they ...

  Why Teacher Pay Teachers: Teacher Pay Teachers is an amazing tools to assist educators and provide creative materials. I chose TPT because it's a tool that I've heard a lot about but never researched myself. As a future educator I wanted to learn more about the site and see what it has to offer.  What is Teacher Pay Teachers:  TPT is an online resource program for teachers to share and connect ideas with other educators. It allows them to share lesson plans, worksheets, course content, and games that target a range of topics. It provides an online marketplace for educators to be compensated for their word and receive credit for their original ideas/work. Use & Complexity level: The site is moderately easy to navigate. The complexity level ranges depending on the way material and plans are laid out. Some teachers may have made all materials read-to-use but others may have made their content more complex to follow. When it comes to purchasing material the site makes i...