The world of educational technology is evolving meteorically and what is relevant today might be irrelevant next month. That’s how volatile the nature of the EdTech world is.
YouTube Channels for learning Math
Here are some of the best Math YouTube channels to help your students and kids learn math in fun and engaging ways. I only included a sample click on the list to access the entire collection.
Educational Science websites
Science is all about discovery, exploration, and learning. The web is full of resources that you can use to bring science to life in and outside of your classroom. To provide you with an easy way to access these resources, I compiled for you the list below featuring some of the best science websites and platforms.
- Science YouTube channels for kids
- Science dictionaries for teachers and students
- Science podcasts for teachers and students
- Science websites for kids
- YouTube channels for science teachers and students
Language learning websites
Learning a new language is absolutely a challenging but rewarding feat. With the widespread use of web and mobile technologies, language learning has become way easier and accessible. You can now learn and practice a new language right from the comfort of your own couch.
There are tons of web-based platforms and mobile apps that can help you learn a new language from scratch or develop your existing language skills. Here are some very good language learning websites to consider:
- BBC Learning English
- Duolingo
- FluentU
- Busuu
- Grammar Learning websites
- language learning apps
- Vocabulary learning websites
Game-based learning tools
These are tools that enable you to create game-based activities to boost students learning and collect key feedback about students performance. Tools such as Quizlet, Kahoot, Blooket, and Quizalize are ideal for designing such activities.
Web conferencing tools
Researcher tools
There are numerous academic research tools that can help you in each stage of the research process.
- Google Scholar
- WorldCat
- ERIC
- Zotero
- RefWorks
- BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
- Mendeley
- Easybib
- Citefast
- ResearchGate
Presentation tools
Presentations are part and parcel of your work as an academic researcher. You will be creating tons of presentations to share in conferences, webinars, and other professional meetings. Some of the best presentation tools I have been using over the last few years besides Keynote are:
As for websites where you can search for and find ready-made PowerPoint and Slides templates, check out:
Homework help websites
Here are some of the best websites to help students with their homework. These are platforms where students can access quality resources and materials covering different topics including math, science, language learning, social studies, history, and many more.
Video creation tools
There are numerous video creation tools that enable you to create professional videos using simply a drag and drop interface.
Some of the best video creating and editing tools I recommend include: Wevideo, Flexclip, Veed, Camtasia, and Kapwing. For recording your computer screen and creating screencasts and step-by-step tutorials I recommend using any of these tools: Loom, Snagit, Screencastify, or Screenomatic.