Find the Right Tool
At LITE, we believe technology should enhance teaching and learning, not complicate it. This guide helps you discover educational technology tools based on what you want learners to accomplish. From assessment and collaboration to STEM, creativity, robotics, and emerging technologies, explore tools that can help you engage students, support diverse learners, and create meaningful learning experiences.
Tip: Begin by selecting your instructional goal and determinig what type of tool you want to use. Each category includes recommended tools, classroom examples, and resources to help you get started.
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✨AI Tools
Explore AI-powered tools that support creativity, productivity, lesson planning, content creation, and personalized learning. These resources help educators and students responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching and learning.
| Tool Name | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| Brisk Teaching 🎓⭐ | Content creation, labor intensive tasks, personalize learning tasks | Free plan, pro plan for 99 a year, custom pricing for districts | streamlines lesson creation, providing personalized student feedback, differentiating instructional materials, adjusting reading levels, and helping teachers analyze student progress | A teacher puts a students paper into the Brisk teaching platform to get feedback for the student |
| Curipod 🎓 | Polls, word clouds, open ended questions, drawing tools | Free plan and a paid premium plan | It creates interactive activites that educators do not have to spend so much time making. | Teachers can use it to gather information such as lunch count |
| Curriculum Genie 🎓 | Generates unit and lesson plans | Free and paid plans | Assesing activties, grading, interactive | A teacher is struggling to create a presentation that goes with her lesson so she uses Curriculum Genie to generate an interactive presentation for her class |
| Diffit | Growing libraries, can generate passages based on reading levels, languages | Free plan, teacher subscription 14.99 a month, some schools have a school wide quote | Offers teachers different options to share content with students | A teacher cannot find any resources on a certain topic for her students so she uses diffit to make resources for the lesson |
| Eduaide.ai 🎓 | Generates lesson plans and educational content | Free or 5.99 a month | Assesing activties, grading, interactive | Instantly generate a complete 5E lesson plan (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) for a science unit on animal habitats. It builds learning objectives, hooks, activities, and quizzes in |
| Education Copilot 🎓 | Provides templates for lesson plans, writting prompts, handouts, reports, and project outlines | Free trial, teacher, and school plans | Provides a starting point for lesson plans | A teacher is stuck on how to teach a certain concept, she uses Education Copilot to generate a prompt to start the lesson plan |
Flint K12 | Generates lesson plans and provides imediate feedback | Free and paid plans | Helps save time on administrative and content creation tasks while also providing engaging, interactive activities for students. | A teacher wants to create an activity for her students and uses flint K12 to create one that goes along with her lesson |
| Google Notebook LM 🎓⭐ | Use for notes to be turned into podcasts, videos, etc for review highlight key points, suggest related materials that could be beneficial for studying | Free | Generate lesson plans, generate assesments, build presentations, create rubrics, adjust levels of assignment | Interactive study guides = flashcards, summaries |
| Groovelit | Creates interactive lesson for students using any given prompt | Free, premium, and school plans | Allows educators to pick prompts for writing but then the website takes it from there and helps students become better writers. | A teacher shares the game code with the class and picks the prompt, then the students play the game while growing to be better authors. |
| Hello History 🎓 | An AI powered app that lets you have life-like conversations with historical figures. | Free | Create custom AI chatbots that converese as historical figures. Teachers can set criteria such a grade level to define the conversation. | Students can interview an AI-generated version of Abraham Lincoln using Hello History and then compare his responses to information from primary source documents to deepen their understanding of the Civil War era. |
| Khanmigo | Virtual tutor, interactive, co writing, debates | Free, Subscription is 4 dollars a month | Generates lessson plans | Students can use Khanmigo as an AI tutor during a math lesson, receiving guided questions and hints that help them solve problems independently rather than simply giving them the answers. |
| Magic School 🎓⭐ | Generate lesson plans, assignments, give feedback on assignments (for students), and creates content | Saves teachers time on lesson planning, grading, and generating educational content | A teacher needs to help her students remember a certain concept so she goes to magic school and uses the song generator tool to create a fun song for her students to help them remember the concept. | |
| Perplexity AI 🎓 | AI-powered conversational search and “answer engine” that processes user queries by synthesizing real-time web data and providing direct answers complete with inline source citations. | A free tier alongside individual subscriptions like Perplexity Pro ($20/month) and Perplexity Max ($200/month), plus team options starting at $40/seat/month. | Streamlining lesson planning, conducting real-time academic research with verified inline citations, and differentiating instructional content for diverse learning levels | A high school biology teacher uses Perplexity to differentiate a lesson on cellular mitosis. Instead of a standard web search, the teacher inputs the learning standard and asks the tool to summarize the core process while providing inline citations, beginner-friendly definitions, and embedded video links for English Language Learners. |
School AI 🎓⭐ | Creating teaching tasks, personalized learning, invite link for students to work with AI teacher monitoring | Free plan, pro plan, scale plan, plans start around 8 dollars | Creates an individualized AI plan to aid their curriculum and student needs. It also can be used by students and teachers can monitor what they are doing. | A teacher invites students to join the AI experience, and the teacher can monitor their engagement on the topic and what they are doing. |
| Suno | Generates songs using any given prompt | Free | Turns concepts into songs | A class is struggling to to remeber what a verb is. The teacher can create a catchy song that will help the students remeber what a verb is. |
| Teach Aid | Writes lesson plans, creates materials, assessments, and rubrics | Free, premium, and custom plans | Automates lesson plans, presentations, and learning activities for teachers | A teacher is struggling to create a presentation that goes with her lesson so she uses teach aid to generate an interactive presentation for her class. |
| Teach Share | Create lesson plans, activities, and worksheets | Free, premium, and school plans | Helps you create lesson plans, exercises, and worksheets in seconds | A teacher is struggling to reach one student on how to get them to understand a concept, she then uses Teach Share to create differentiad lesson plan for this student. |
| We Will Write | Gives feeback for writing, allows for classmate interaction, and provides responses to prompts | Free, premium, and school plans | Teachers can choose from a library of ready-to-use creative challenges that allow students to write collaboratively, share their ideas, and receive feedback. | A teacher shares the link with the class, they are then put on teams and begin the we will write game, the teacher can pick from a variety of prompts. |
📊Assessment
Measure student understanding and gather actionable feedback using formative and summative assessment tools. These resources help educators monitor progress, identify learning gaps, and make data-informed instructional decisions.
| Tool Name | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: | Best Uses: |
| Blooket 🎓⭐ | Game modes, question banks, homework mode, reports | Free; Plus starts around $4.99/month (annual billing) | Increases engagement during review and practice | Review vocabulary before a test | Game-Based Learning |
| Formative 🎓 | Real-time assessment, instant feedback, multiple question types | Free Teacher Plan; Paid Teacher about $20.75/month | Provides immediate insight into student understanding | Monitor problem-solving during a math lesson | Formative Assessment, Data-Driven Instruction |
| Gimkit 🎓⭐ | In-game currency, multiple game modes, homework assignments | Free Basic Plan; Pro $59.88/year or $14.99/month | Motivates repeated practice through gameplay | Science review using Capture the Flag | Game-Based Learning |
| Kahoot 🎓 | Live quizzes, team competitions, AI question generation, reports | Free version available; Teacher plans begin around $3-$19/month depending on features | Excellent for formative assessment and engagement | End-of-lesson review game | Game-Based Learning |
| Naiku | Online assessments, standards alignment, student performance reports | Contact vendor for pricing (district/school pricing varies) | Tracks mastery of learning standards | Benchmark assessment before a unit test | Formative Assessment |
| Pear Deck Learning | Interactive slides, drawing tools, live participation | Free Basic Account; Premium school and teacher licenses available | Makes presentations interactive and provides formative data | Students annotate maps during a geography lesson | Interactive Presentations |
| Peergrade | Peer review workflows, rubrics, anonymous feedback | Free limited options; School licenses available | Develops student feedback and revision skills | Peer review of essays | Peer Feedback & Collaboration |
| Quizalize | Gamified quizzes, mastery tracking, analytics dashboards | Free basic version; Premium plans available | Supports differentiated instruction | Personalized reading practice | Study & Review, Data-Driven Instruction |
| Quizlet 🎓 | Flashcards, practice tests, Quizlet Live, study guides | Free version; Quizlet Plus for Teachers $35.99/year | Supports memorization and collaborative review | Learn anatomy terms before a lab | Study & Review |
| Rubric Maker | Custom rubric generation, editable templates | Free (basic online rubric creation) | Speeds up assessment design and grading consistency | Create a project rubric | Assessment Design |
| Socrative | Quizzes, exit tickets, Space Race, live reports | Free; Essentials $10/month, Pro $15/month (annual billing) | Provides quick formative assessment data | End-of-class exit ticket | Formative Assessment, Data-Driven Instruction |
| Wayground 🎓 | Self-paced quizzes, lessons, homework, analytics | Free basic version; Premium school and teacher plans available | Supports both live and asynchronous learning | Assign practice quizzes as homework | Game-Based Learning |
💻Coding
Develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and programming skills through coding activities and computer science resources. These tools introduce learners to computational thinking in engaging and age-appropriate ways.
| Tool Name | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: | Best Uses: |
| Code for Life 🎓 | • Game-based coding lessons • Blockly and Python pathways • Standards-aligned curriculum • Teacher dashboards | Free for educators and students. | Introduces computational thinking through engaging puzzles and progressively complex coding challenges. | Students use Blockly to guide a character through a maze while learning sequencing and logic. | Transition to Text-Based Programming |
| Code.Org 🎓⭐ | • Comprehensive K-12 CS curriculum • Hour of Code activities • Block and text-based programming • Teacher professional learning • Popular themed activities (Minecraft, Star Wars, etc.) | Free for teachers and students. | Provides ready-to-use computer science lessons and extensive teaching resources. | Elementary students complete an Hour of Code activity during Computer Science Education Week. | Beginning Coders (K-5), Artificial Intelligence Literacy |
| CS for ALL | • AI literacy activities • Introductory AI lessons • Cross-curricular resources • Accessible learning experiences | Free educational resources. | Helps educators introduce AI concepts and digital literacy without requiring extensive technical expertise. | Students explore how AI recognizes patterns through hands-on activities. | Game-Based Coding, Artificial Intelligence Literacy |
| iRobot | • Robot programming • Python coding environment • Real-world robotics applications • Problem-solving challenges | Free coding environment; requires compatible iRobot hardware for full robotics experiences. | Connects coding to physical robotics, helping students see immediate results of their programs. | Students write Python code to navigate a robot through a classroom obstacle course. | Physical Computing & Robotics, Transition to Text-Based Programming |
| Kodable 🎓⭐ | • K-5 coding curriculum • Self-paced lessons • Teacher dashboards • Early-reader friendly activities • JavaScript progression pathway | Free teacher account and Hour of Code activities; premium school features available. | Makes coding accessible to young learners through game-based instruction. | Kindergarten students learn sequencing and commands through coding games. | Beginning Coders (K-5) |
| Make Code 🎓 | • Block and text-based coding • JavaScript and Python support • micro:bit integration • Arcade game development • Minecraft Education integration | Free and open source. | Provides a bridge from drag-and-drop coding to real programming languages while supporting physical computing projects. | Students program a micro:bit to create a digital thermometer. | Game-Based Coding, Physical Computing & Robotics, Transition to Text-Based Programming |
| Minecraft 🎓 | • Curriculum-aligned worlds • Collaborative learning environments • Coding integration • STEM and cross-curricular lessons | Typically included with many Microsoft Education licenses; individual education licenses available through schools. | Engages students in problem solving, creativity, and simulation-based learning. | Students build a sustainable city while studying environmental science concepts. | Cross-Curricular Projects |
| Scratch 🎓⭐ | • Drag-and-drop programming • Animation creation • Interactive stories and games • Large online sharing community | Free. | Introduces coding concepts while promoting creativity and design thinking. | Beginning Coders (K-5), Game-Based Coding, Cross-Curricular Projects, Creative Computing |
🤝Collaboration
Promote communication, teamwork, and shared learning experiences through collaborative digital tools. These platforms help students brainstorm, discuss ideas, create content together, and provide peer feedback.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| FigJam 🎓 | • Collaborative online whiteboard • Sticky notes • Templates • Voting • Audio conversations • Shared brainstorming spaces | Free starter option available; paid plans are reported to begin around $3-$5 per seat/month, depending on plan. | Helps educators organize brainstorming, planning, design thinking, group reflection, and collaborative problem-solving activities. | Students work in groups to create a concept map showing the causes and effects of a historical event. |
| Google Docs 🎓⭐ | • Real-time collaborative writing • Commenting and suggestions • Revision history • Sharing permissions • Integration with Google Workspace for Education | Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is available at no cost for qualifying institutions; Education Plus is listed at $6/user/year. | Supports collaborative writing, peer feedback, teacher comments, group projects, and paperless assignments. Google Workspace for Education includes Docs, Classroom, Drive, Slides, Forms, Meet, and other tools. | Students co-author a research summary in Google Docs while using comments to give peer feedback. |
| Mural | Students co-author a research summary in Google Docs while using comments to give peer feedback. | Free plan available; Team+ is listed at $9.99/member/month billed annually, and Business at $17.99/member/month billed annually. | Supports group planning, project-based learning, design thinking, and collaborative reflection. Its free plan allows unlimited members and visitors, with limits on editable murals. | Teacher candidates use Mural to collaboratively design a lesson plan using a “problem, solution, resources, assessment” framework. |
| Padlet 🎓 | • Digital bulletin boards • Multimedia posting • Collaboration walls • Student responses • File, video, image, and link sharing | Free plan available with up to 3 padlets; Classroom plan listed at $160/year for 2 teachers and 100 student accounts. | Gives every student a voice and provides a simple space for collecting ideas, reflections, resources, and project evidence. | Students post images, links, and short reflections to a shared Padlet during a virtual field trip. |
| Parlay | • Written and verbal discussions • RoundTables • AI-generated discussion prompts • Participation reports • Discussion portfolios • Google, Microsoft, LMS, and SIS integrations | Free Basic plan for teachers; Individual Premium listed at $120/year; school and district pricing is custom. | Helps educators structure inclusive, measurable classroom discussions and track student participation over time. | Students participate in a Socratic seminar about digital citizenship, then reflect on how their thinking changed during the discussion. |
| Twiddla | • Online whiteboard • Website annotation • Document and image markup • Voice and text chat • No account required for guests | Free guest option available; Pro listed at $14/month; Teacher 3-Pack is listed at $4.99/month per user with a total of $19.95/month. | Supports quick collaborative annotation, tutoring, brainstorming, and shared website exploration. | A teacher shares a website article and students annotate key claims, evidence, and questions together in real time. |
| Wakelet 🎓 | • Resource curation • Digital collections • Student portfolios • Collaborative spaces • Multimedia sharing • Research organization | Free Starter plan available; Pro listed at $11.99/month or $89.99/year; Education Group listed at $160/year for 1 teacher and 30 students. | Helps teachers and students collect, organize, and share web resources, videos, notes, images, and portfolio artifacts in one place. | Students create a Wakelet collection of credible sources for a research project and add short annotations explaining why each source is useful. |
| Wondershare | • Screen recording • Webcam recording • Video editing • Tutorial creation • Presentation recording | Education pricing is available; one education page lists a student annual plan at US$30, while another lists DemoCreator student pricing at $32.99/year after discount. Trial exports may include a watermark. | Helps educators and students create instructional videos, demonstrations, tutorials, and narrated presentations. | Students record a short screen-capture tutorial explaining how to use a digital tool or solve a math problem. |
🎮Gamification
Increase engagement and motivation through interactive games, challenges, competitions, and rewards. These tools transform practice and review activities into fun and meaningful learning experiences.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| Arcademics | • Educational arcade-style games • Math, language arts, and vocabulary practice • Multiplayer competitions • Progress tracking | Free basic access; premium school subscriptions available. | Reinforces academic skills through fast-paced educational games that increase engagement and practice opportunities. | Students practice multiplication facts through a multiplayer racing game. |
| Brainscape 🎓 | • Digital flashcards • Spaced repetition learning • Custom study decks • Progress tracking • Mobile access | Free basic version; Pro subscriptions available. | Helps students retain information through scientifically supported review strategies. | Students use flashcards to prepare for a biology vocabulary quiz. |
| Breakout EDU | Students use flashcards to prepare for a biology vocabulary quiz. | Subscription required for full access; physical kits sold separately. | Promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking through game-based challenges. | Students solve clues related to the American Revolution to “break out” before time expires. |
| Gimkit 🎓 | • Live game modes • In-game currency and upgrades • Homework assignments • Detailed reports • Multiple competitive formats | Free basic version; Pro approximately $60/year. | Motivates students to practice content through highly engaging game mechanics. | Students review science vocabulary using “Capture the Flag” mode. |
| Kahoot 🎓 | • Live quizzes • Team modes • AI-assisted quiz creation • Leaderboards • Ready-made content library | Free version available; premium educator plans available. | Provides quick formative assessments while increasing classroom engagement. | Students participate in a review competition before a unit exam. |
| Minecraft 🎓 | • Immersive virtual worlds • Coding integration • Collaborative projects • Curriculum-aligned lessons • STEM and creative learning experiences | Educational licensing available through schools and institutions. | Supports project-based learning, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. | Students build a sustainable city while studying environmental science. |
| Prodigy Math | • Curriculum-aligned math game • Adaptive learning • Fantasy role-playing environment • Progress monitoring • Standards-based practice | Free student and teacher accounts; optional premium memberships available. | Encourages mathematical fluency by embedding practice into an engaging game environment. | Students complete adaptive math challenges during independent practice time. |
| Wayground 🎓 | • Self-paced quizzes • Interactive lessons • Homework mode • Power-ups and gamification • Analytics dashboard | Free student and teacher accounts; optional premium memberships available. | Supports both live and asynchronous learning while providing actionable performance data. | Students complete a review quiz at home before the next lesson. |
📚Learning Management Systems
Organize course materials, assignments, assessments, communication, and grades in a centralized digital learning environment. LMS platforms help educators manage instruction and support student success.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| Canvas | • Learning Management System (LMS) • Assignments and grading • Rubrics • Course modules • Analytics • SpeedGrader workflow | Typically purchased by schools, districts, or universities; institution license required. | Centralizes course content, assignments, communication, and assessment in one platform. | Students access course materials, submit assignments, and receive rubric-based feedback online. |
| Class Dojo 🎓 | • Behavior tracking • Family communication • Class stories • Student portfolios • Classroom management tools | Free core platform; optional premium family features available. | Strengthens school-home communication and promotes positive classroom culture. | Elementary teachers award points for positive behaviors and share classroom updates with families. |
| Drawp | • Digital student portfolios • Drawing and annotation tools • Voice recording • Parent communication • Project-based learning support | Free basic educator access; school plans available. | Allows students to demonstrate learning through drawings, voice recordings, and multimedia projects. | Primary students create illustrated science journals with voice explanations. |
| Google Classroom 🎓⭐ | • Assignment distribution • Google Workspace integration • Stream communication • Grading tools • File management | Free with Google Workspace for Education. | Simplifies digital workflow by organizing resources, assignments, and communication in one place. | Students complete a collaborative Google Slides project and submit it through Classroom. |
| Kami | • PDF annotation • Voice comments • Drawing tools • Collaborative documents • Accessibility features | Free basic plan; teacher and school subscriptions available. | Transforms static worksheets and PDFs into interactive learning experiences. | Students annotate a digital reading passage and record verbal responses directly on the document. |
| Lumio | • Interactive lessons • Game-based activities • Collaborative workspaces • Integration with SMART Boards • Real-time student participation | Often included with SMART learning software licenses; school subscriptions available. | Promotes active learning through interactive content and collaborative activities. | Students participate in a live vocabulary sorting activity on classroom devices. |
| Nearpod 🎓 | • Interactive slides • Virtual field trips • Formative assessment • Polls • Quizzes • Draw-it activities | Free basic version; premium teacher and school licenses available. | Turns traditional presentations into interactive lessons with real-time formative assessment. | During a science lesson, students complete polls, draw diagrams, and answer questions within the lesson. |
| Schoology | • Learning Management System • Gradebook • Standards-aligned assessment • Parent communication • Course management | Typically licensed through schools or districts. | Supports district-wide digital learning, assessment, communication, and progress monitoring. | Teachers manage assignments, grades, and discussions within a single platform. |
📊Polling
Encourage participation and gather real-time feedback through polls, surveys, word clouds, and interactive questions. These tools provide every learner with a voice while helping educators gauge understanding during instruction.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: | Best Uses: |
| Mentimeter 🎓⭐ | • Live polls and surveys • Word clouds • Quizzes • Q&A sessions • Interactive presentations • Audience feedback dashboards • Multiple question types | Free plan available; Education Basic $11/month and Education Pro $17/month | Increases participation by allowing every student to contribute responses anonymously or publicly. Provides immediate formative assessment data and visualizes student thinking in real time. | At the beginning of a lesson on artificial intelligence, students submit one word describing AI. Responses appear as a live word cloud that sparks class discussion. | Live Polling. Word Clouds, Interactive Presentations, Anonymous Student Feedback, Quick Formative Assessment |
| Poll Everywhere | • Live polling • Multiple choice questions • Open-response activities • Word clouds • Q&A tools • Attendance tracking • Reporting and analytics • PowerPoint integration | Free plan available (up to 40 responses per poll). Education plans start around $9/month (Lecture) and $16/month (Educator) when billed annually. | Encourages active participation during lectures and provides real-time assessment data. Particularly useful for large classes and higher education settings. | During a teacher education course, students respond to a classroom management scenario. Results are displayed immediately and used to compare perspectives and guide discussion. | Live Polling. Word Clouds, Lecture Engagement, Anonymous Student Feedback, Quick Formative Assessment |
🤖Robotics
Engage learners in hands-on exploration of programming, engineering, design thinking, and problem-solving. Robotics tools help bring STEM concepts to life through authentic and interactive experiences.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: | Best Uses: |
| Bee-Bots ✅📦⭐🎓 | • Screen-free programming • Directional commands • Early coding concepts • Hands-on learning | Approximately $100-$120 per robot. | Introduces sequencing, problem-solving, and computational thinking to young learners. | Kindergarten students program Bee-Bot to navigate a map of storybook locations. | Early Childhood Coding, Screen-free coding |
| CoDrone EDU ✅📦🎓 | • Programmable drone • Block-based coding • Python programming • Flight sensors • STEM curriculum | Approximately $200-$250 per drone. | Connects coding with aviation, physics, engineering, and problem-solving. | Students code a drone to complete an obstacle-course challenge. | High School Engineering, Drone Programming, Coding Progression (Blocks to Text-Based) |
| Edison | • Affordable robotics platform • Blockly programming • Python support • Sensors and motors • LEGO compatibility | Approximately $40-$60 per robot. | Provides an inexpensive entry point into robotics and coding. | Students program Edison to follow a line or avoid obstacles. | Middle School STEM |
| KinderLab Robotics | • Affordable robotics platform • Blockly programming • Python support • Sensors and motors • LEGO compatibility | Approximately $300-$500 per kit. | Supports developmentally appropriate coding experiences for young children. | Preschool students create and code a robot to retell a favorite story. | Early Childhood Coding, |
| Lego | • SPIKE Essential • SPIKE Prime • Building and coding • Engineering design challenges • Standards-aligned lessons | Kits typically range from $275-$500+ depending on product. | Combines hands-on construction with coding and engineering practices. | Students design and program a robotic vehicle to transport materials. | Elementary Robotics, Middle School STEM |
| Make Wonder | • Dash robot • Block-based coding • Sensors and movement • Creative problem solving • Classroom lessons | Approximately $200-$300 per robot. | Makes coding interactive through engaging robot activities. | Students code Dash to navigate a maze and deliver a message. | Elementary Robotics |
| Makeblock ✅📦🎓 | • Buildable robots • Coding with Scratch and Python • Sensors and electronics • STEM and engineering projects | Approximately $100-$300+ depending on kit. | Supports progression from beginner coding to advanced robotics and physical computing. | Students build and code an autonomous robot vehicle. | High School Engineering, Physical Computing, Coding Progression (Blocks to Text-Based) |
| Makey Makey | • Invention kit • Conductive circuits • Creativity and design • Scratch integration | Approximately $50-$70 per kit. | Teaches circuits, creativity, and physical computing through invention-based learning. | Students create a piano from bananas and program music interaction. | Physical Computing, Creativity & Invention |
| Microbit ✅📦⭐🎓 | • Pocket-sized microcontroller • Sensors • MakeCode and Python programming • Physical computing projects | Approximately $20-$30 per device. | Supports coding, engineering, and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts. | Students build a digital thermometer or step counter. | Physical Computing, Creativity & Invention, Coding Progression (Blocks to Text-Based) |
| Ozobot ✅📦🎓 | • Color-code programming • Block coding • Small programmable robot • Visual coding pathways | Approximately $60-$100 per robot. | Bridges unplugged coding and digital programming experiences. | Students draw color-coded pathways that control robot movement. | Elementary Robotics |
| Sphero ✅📦⭐🎓 | • Programmable robotic ball • Block, JavaScript, and Python coding • Sensors • STEM activities | Approximately $100-$200 per robot depending on model. | Encourages creativity, coding, and problem-solving through movement-based challenges. | Students code Sphero to navigate a model of the solar system. | Middle School STEM, Creativity & Invention |
| Vex ✅📦🎓 | • VEX 123, GO, IQ, and V5 platforms • Engineering design • Competitive robotics • Coding pathways • Extensive curriculum | Costs vary widely, from $50 (VEX 123) to $1,000+ (VEX V5 competition kits). | Provides scalable robotics experiences from elementary through high school. | Students design, build, and program robots to solve engineering challenges. | Middle School STEM, High School Engineering, Competitive Robotics, Coding Progression (Blocks to Text-Based) |
🎥Video & Multimedia Creation
Create, edit, share, and interact with multimedia content to support teaching and learning. These tools empower educators and students to communicate ideas through video, animation, screencasts, and digital storytelling.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| Animoto | • Drag-and-drop video creation • Templates • Music library • Photo/video slideshows • Cloud-based editing | Free educator/student accounts available; premium plans available with additional features. | Makes video creation accessible for teachers and students without advanced editing skills. | Students create a video documentary summarizing a historical event. |
| Camtasia Studio | • Screen recording • Video editing • Annotations and callouts • Green screen tools • Interactive video features | Education subscriptions available; educator pricing starts around $162/year. | Enables teachers to create professional instructional videos, tutorials, and flipped-learning content. | An instructor records a step-by-step demonstration of using Excel or Canva. |
| Canva | • Graphic design • Presentation creation • Video editing • Whiteboards • AI-powered design tools • Extensive template library | Canva for Education is free for eligible K-12 educators and students. | Supports creation of classroom materials, multimedia projects, infographics, videos, and presentations. | Students create an infographic and accompanying video explaining a science concept. |
| ClassHook 🎓 | • Educational video clips from popular media • Searchable content library • Standards-aligned discussion prompts • Classroom-safe filtering | Free limited access; premium educator plans available. | Helps teachers connect lessons to relevant media clips that capture student interest. | A teacher uses a movie clip to introduce a lesson on leadership or ethics. |
| EdPuzzle 🎓 | • Video-based lessons • Embedded questions • Automatic grading • Progress tracking • Assignment integration | Free version available; premium teacher and school plans available. | Converts passive videos into interactive learning experiences and checks for understanding. | Students watch a science video and answer embedded comprehension questions. |
| Hippo Video | • Screen recording • Webcam recording • Video hosting • Interactive video creation • Video messaging | Free tier available; premium subscriptions available. | Supports instructional video creation and personalized video feedback for students. | A teacher records individualized feedback for student projects. |
| Microsoft Whiteboard 🎓 | • Infinite digital canvas • Collaboration tools • Sticky notes • Drawing tools • Microsoft 365 integration | Included with many Microsoft 365 education accounts; free version available. | Supports brainstorming, collaboration, and visual thinking in both face-to-face and virtual classrooms. | Student groups collaboratively create a concept map during a lesson. |
| Powtoon 🎓 | • Animated videos • Explainer videos • Character-based storytelling • Templates • Presentation tools | Free version available; education and premium plans available. | Helps students and teachers create engaging animated presentations and stories. | Students create an animated public service announcement about digital citizenship. |
| Screencastify | • Simple screen recording • Webcam recording • Annotation tools • Video assignments • Google integration | Free plan available; educator subscriptions available. | Makes it easy for teachers and students to create instructional videos and reflections. | Students record themselves explaining how they solved a math problem. |
| ScreenPal | • Screen recording • Video editing • Webcam recording • Captions • Hosting options | Free version available; paid plans available. | Supports creation of tutorials, flipped-learning content, and student presentations. | Teachers create short video reviews before an upcoming test. |
| Vimeo | • Video hosting • Privacy controls • High-quality streaming • Collaboration tools • Video sharing | Free plan available; premium plans available. | Provides a professional platform for hosting and sharing educational videos. | Students publish digital storytelling projects for peer review. |
| Wondershare 🎓 | • Video editing • Effects and transitions • Audio tools • AI-assisted editing • Screen recording options | Free trial available; paid licenses and education discounts available. | Gives educators and students access to more advanced video production capabilities. | Students create polished documentary-style videos for a capstone project. |
🔧Other
Discover additional educational technology resources that support instruction, creativity, productivity, organization, and innovation. These tools may serve specialized needs or complement other classroom technologies.
| Tool Name: | Key Features: | Cost: | How it supports Educators: | Example Classroom use: |
| Desmos | • Interactive graphing calculator • Digital math activities • Geometry and statistics tools • Teacher dashboard • Real-time student response monitoring | Free for educators and students. | Provides free interactive math lessons, graphing tools, and real-time student response data that help teachers engage students, monitor understanding, and facilitate meaningful mathematical discussions. | Students investigate how changing variables affects the graph of a quadratic function and discuss patterns they observe. |
| Google Earth 🎓⭐ | • Interactive 3D globe • Street View • Historical imagery • Voyager guided tours • Geographic and environmental exploration tools | Free web and mobile versions. | Brings places, cultures, and geographic concepts to life through virtual exploration and inquiry-based learning. | Students take a virtual field trip to the Grand Canyon while studying landforms and erosion. |
| Incredibox 🎓 | • Drag-and-drop music creation • Beatboxing and rhythm composition • Visual music mixing • Collaborative creativity • No musical experience required | Free web version available; paid mobile app versions available. | Supports music education, creativity, and STEAM learning by helping students explore rhythm, patterns, and composition. | Students create original soundtracks for a digital storytelling project or podcast. |
| Quivervision | • Augmented reality coloring pages • 3D animations • Interactive educational experiences • Printable classroom resources • Cross-curricular content | Free sample activities available; premium education subscriptions available for full access. | Enhances engagement through AR by transforming student-created coloring sheets into interactive 3D experiences. | After studying the solar system, students color planet worksheets and view them as animated 3D models using a tablet. |