Digital Tools for Content Adaptation in Higher Education

2. Digital tools in teaching and learning

Kahoot! is a tool that can be used in teaching to obtain feedback on interactive and dynamic types of questions. It can create content with the help of artificial intelligence by converting a PDF, URL, or article into a presentation. It allows slide synchronisation. Kahoot! can be integrated with learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, or Schoology.

Padlet is an online platform that serves as a digital bulletin board, allowing users to post and share various types of content, including text, images, videos, and links. Educators and students can use Padlet to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and hold discussions.

Pearl Deck integrates with Google Slides, transforming presentations into interactive lessons. By adding interactive questions, polls, and quizzes directly to the slides, educators can ensure student engagement during class. Pear Deck enables educators to receive feedback and assess student understanding. This interaction makes it easier to identify students who may need additional help or clarification.

EDpuzzle allows educators to embed quizzes, comprehension questions, or notes into existing videos, whether downloaded from YouTube or their own. This interactive approach enables students to participate actively while watching the video. Educators can track who has watched the video and monitor how well students have understood the material based on their answers. EDpuzzle is particularly valuable when students study independently, and the content is later discussed and elaborated upon together in class.

Book Creator is a tool that supports project-based learning, assessment of understanding, and collaboration. The platform encourages creativity and engagement by allowing students to express themselves through storytelling and multimedia elements.

Screencastify is a tool that enables educators and students to record their screens for various purposes, including tutorials, lessons, and presentations. In higher education, Screencastify is especially useful for creating lessons, as educators can pre-record lectures or demonstrations for students to watch later.

Socrative is a platform that enables educators to create quizzes and polls, which students can answer in real time using their smartphones or computers. By providing immediate feedback on student responses, Socrative enables educators to assess understanding and adjust their teaching accordingly.

Wakelet is a platform that enables users to select and organise web content, videos, and other resources into visually appealing collections. It is suitable for group research projects and collaborative learning.

Tricider is a free tool for discussion and exchanging ideas.

Artsteps is a free tool that allows for the creation of a virtual exhibition.

The description of some of the displayed tools was taken from the page Top 23 Ed Tech Tools Revolutionizing Higher Education.