ONLINE TEACHING TOOLS

We realize many of you are working your way through technology and looking for ways to create content to teach online. Some K-12 school systems are already set up with great online tools. In order to receive the best technical support it is encouraged to use what systems your school has developed for you. However if your school does not offer robust tools and you are looking for alternatives, this list may be a good start for developing engaging content. 

Please reach out to us if you have any great resources that could be added to this list.  

Highlighted Application - Podcasting in bytes

We have heard from some educators about using podcasting to reach students as they are moving to online instruction.  Please refer to the podcasting tab to see the list of all recommended resources.  We wanted to point out one specific application that may come in handy as you move to online modes.  Podcasting in Bytes with Synth seems to have a lot of potential and may be a good way to engage students in "discussion board" type situations, reporting out or even as a way for the instructor to offer quick feedback with audio recordings.  
MAC, PC, iPhone and Android
Synth offers an easy entry point into podcasting with maximum 256 second sound bytes with transcriptions and links that can be shared as an audiogram. Share more ideas and spark conversation with teachers and students by having a podcast for professional development or assigned collaborative projects.

Screen Capture and Video Conferencing Software and Platforms
MAC and PC - Free/For Pay Options Online Conferencing 
  • Works with tablets or smartphones. 
  • Free Version and Paid Subscription 
  • Can be very simple to use and also has a ton of features you may want to try as you get comfortable with this platform. 
Screen Recording & Editing - Windows 10 Only
The Xbox Game Bar and Windows Video editor are two programs that are installed on your Windows 10 that you can quickly access.
  • Easy to use
  • Free 
MAC and PC
Movavi Screen Recorder the easiest screen recording software for Mac and Windows users. Movavi Screen Recorder is a perfect tool if you want to capture webinars or live streams for later watching, or want to create your own video tutorial in FullHD.
  • Easy to use
  • Free Trial or About $40 for Lifetime Download
  • Great for capturing screen lectures and editing the clips 
MAC and PC - Free Screen Capture
  • Very User Friendly
  • Easy to Use
  • Limited functions, but good for beginners!
  • Clips can be edited
MAC and PC - Free Screen Capture
ShareX is a free and open-source screenshot and screencast utility for Microsoft Windows. It is published under the GNU General Public License. The project's source code is hosted at the GitHub code-sharing and code development platform. It is also available on the Windows Store and Steam.
MAC and PC - For Pay Screen Capture/Editor
  • Free Trial
  • Expensive but easy to use ($169 Educator pricing)
  • Great support
  • See the Video Below to see some applications
MAC and PC - For Pay Screen Capture/Editor
  • Watch the video to see Camtasia in action.
MAC only - Free Trial or Pay Screen Capture     
  • Highly Recommended!
  • Easy to use
  • One time payment of about $20
  • The video to the Left is an overview and the videos to the Right are a series of videos to get you moving towards more advanced options


Contact us if you are using something else
​that could be useful to k-12 teachers!

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