With new technology constantly being developed for teachers and students to use in classrooms, it can be difficult to discern what is actually worthy of your time. From online learning platforms to interactive apps and tools, the world of curriculum design is being transformed by a large array of exciting new educational-technology resources. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just someone who is passionate about education, here are our top-five resources that we suggest you explore when developing high-impact, engaging curricula for the youth that you work with.

Storybird

Storybird is an online platform that allows students to develop their writing and story-building skills via a complete suite of prompts, illustrations, and other interactive activites. With a wide range of illustrations and templates available, students can easily create stories that of interest to them, and educators can also create stories that are aligned with their curricula. Storybird can be used to help develop strong writing skills, explore historical events, and introduce students to nuanced concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle is a tool that allows educators to create interactive video lessons. Educators can easily add questions, quizzes, other interactive features to any video, making it a powerful tool for creating engaging and interactive lessons. Students also have the benefit of being able to pace their learning to their own level, meaning that each student is acquiring content at their own, just-right speed. Edpuzzle also allows educators to track students’ progress, making it easy to monitor student understanding and identify areas where additional, more tailored instruction may be needed.

Nearpod

Nearpod is a tool that allows educators to create interactive lessons that can be delivered to students in real-time. Teachers can create custom slideshows, quizzes, and interactive activities that can be shared with students in the classroom or remotely.

Headspace

Here at Pionera Edu, we’re big proponents of incorporating social-emotional learning activities into the classroom. Headspace is a mindfulness app that can be used to help students reduce stress and improve focus via a complete library of guided activities. With Headspace, educators can introduce students to a variety of mindfulness practices, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and visualization techniques. This app can be particularly useful for students who struggle with anxiety, stress, or ADHD, but is great to incorporate for all students!

Prodigy

Prodigy is a gamified learning tool that allows educators to create custom math lessons that are fun and engaging for students. With Prodigy, students can play math games that are tailored to their individual needs and learning styles, helping them build confidence and improve their math skills.

Whether you’re looking to create engaging lesson materials, deliver interactive instruction, reduce stress and improve focus, or provide fun and effective math practice, these tools have something to offer. By incorporating these tools into your classroom instruction, you can help create a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.

If you’re interested in working together to develop a custom curriculum that incorporates educational technology in a meaningful way, head over to our Curriculum Design page to learn more about our offerings!