07/17/25
Today I looked into a variety of digital tools that can be integrated into the classroom. I explored four tools: Padlet, BoomWriter, Epic! Books, and Edpuzzle. I’ve used Padlet in the past and I think it’s a great way to get students to share their ideas for brainstorming without being nervous to speak in front of the class. BoomWriter was new to me, and stands out as an awesome way to get students writing collaboratively. Epic! Books is a powerful tool for differentiated reading as it offers a vast library of literature. Lastly, Edpuzzle is a great tool for educators as it allows you to embed questions and voiceovers into videos, turning passive learning into active learning.
I am most excited to try Edpuzzle and BoomWriter with students. Edpuzzle seems like such a great resource to make video content more interactive. I can see it working well, especially for subjects like science that are information-heavy. BoomWriter too is a fantastic tool for building classroom culture and community, while strengthening writing confidence. It could be a fun and engaging way to create class stories or even integrate cross-curricular writing.
The only tool that fell short today is Epic! Books. Although it has a large library filled with excellent content, its use is limited to classrooms with consistent access to devices, which isn’t always the case.