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Top Tools for Increasing Class Participation
Introducing Spiral
A suite of collaborative apps that enrich learning and help teachers make the most of personal devices in the classroom
Individual Assessment of learning
Passive
Active Collaborative Assessment for learning
“At the heart of Spiral concept lies pedagogy, around which technology has been designed. This is truly transformative and will enhance teaching and learning throughout the UK and beyond.”
Ian Loynd, Assistant Headteacher, St Teilo’s High School
Class participation
Participation in class is a key skill which students are encouraged develop. But how do we get everyone to contribute to class activities – including the quieter students?
Class participation andtechnology
Online tools and apps provide a platform for students to contribute to class activities.
What are the best tools for increasing class participation?
Kaizena
Positive feedback gives students confidence to participate in class.
Provide voice recorded feedback on assignments, which students can inquire about using Kaizena’s messaging system. Photo credit: Kaizena
ClassDojo
Rewarding students for participating, even if they get the answer wrong, gives them motivation to try again.
ClassDojo’s randomizer feature selects a student at random to answer a question; and gives a point every time they respond.
Blendspace
Students may feel more comfortable participating in smaller groups, so get them to collaborate on a group presentation.
Blendspace allows you to collect resources from a variety of sources using just one platform. Any student can contribute using their mobile device.
ExplainEverything
Explain Everything lets users collaborate on animated presentations, which each student can edit using their personal device.
Photo credit: Explain Everything
QuickFire
Ask your class a question using Quickfire by Spiral. Student response using their personal device.
Responses are anonymously displayed on the whiteboard. Learners therefore don’t worry about getting the answers wrong.
Discuss
Discussion topics or questions are embedded in lesson resources, which students answer with their mobile device. Answers anonymously are displayed on the whiteboard.
How Spiral works
Online tools and apps can encourage class participation in different ways.
1:1 devices allow students to collaborate on a single project at any time – facilitating contribution to class activity.
Conclusion
