Robbinsdale Academy Library and Learning Commons: Tools

Create videos in the Chrome browser. (Links to Google Drive.)

Capture images and videos. Capture your actions on your computer screen. Add text and graphics. (Add-on extension for Google Chrome.)

A free global community for teachers. (Requires account.)

PlayPosit is an online learning environment to create and share interactive video lessons. Teachers begin with any online video (screencasts, Khan Academy, TED, etc.) and transform what is traditionally passive content into an active experience for students, with time-embedded activities.

Introduce students to self-paced learning with interactive video lessons. Use videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course and more. It's easy to add your own voice narration and questions! Check if students are watching your videos, how many times they're watching each section, and if they're understanding the content.

Like Wordle, but works better with the Chrome browser. (Requires an email address but not an account.)

Just enter your text and the site will create an authentic-looking newspaper clipping for your use. (Also creates cartoons with speech bubbles.)

Use and share templates for brochures, newsletters, presentations.

Create an editable mind map. Save and share via Google Drive. NOTE: Does not create outlines from maps.

Popplet is a mind mapping tool to capture and organize ideas. (Free account required)

Find or create timelines quickly. (Free account required.)

Multi-tool for personal knowledge management. Collect, annotate, organize information.

A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. (Free. Requires account.)

Collaboratively create notes and diagrams. (Free. Connects through Google.)

Graph functions, plot tables of data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and much more – for free!

Organize a diverse collection of resources into a streamlined package for sharing file uploads, Google docs, web links, videos, surveys, presentations (Free account required.)

Record and share audio directly into a Chromebook or other device. Links directly to our Google accounts.

Records your voice. Creates speech from text. Strips audio from YouTube videos. Unlimited short files. (Free. Requires account. Allows for longer files with paid account.)

Royalty Free Music to use with video or other projects. Some files require credit be given to the creator.

360 degree tours of places where cars can't go.

The Royal Society of Chemistry's interactive periodic table features history, alchemy, podcasts, videos, and data trends across the periodic table.