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[Audio] Good morning everyone. Today, I am here to talk to you about the Digital Sandbox Project, developed by Sukhmandeep Singh and Rishab Chhabra of Mohawk College. Through this project, they are exploring the usage of three student-friendly apps - Google Classroom, Plickers and YouTube - that can help boost student engagement and attendance in classes. I am looking forward to sharing with you more details about this project..

[Audio] We are investigating the possibility of creating a tool to raise student engagement with teachers and peers, in hopes of increasing attentiveness in the classroom. Our research concentrates on uncovering the challenges students come across in understanding course material and connecting with teachers and peers, with the objective of delivering the best solution. We are keen to receive suggestions from our peers and trainers to gain an even better comprehension of the problem and create an even more efficient solution..

[Audio] We conducted a study and found that Google Classroom, Plickers, and Youtube can be great tools for making learning more interactive and fun. All these apps have some great features that can engage students and make learning an enjoyable process. With these tools, students can interact and learn in a more interactive and fun way..

[Audio] Google Classroom is an online suite of tools designed to make digital education easier. It allows teachers to assign tasks, receive student work, grade it and return it digitally, moving away from paper-based methods. With Classroom, teachers can track progress and provide personalized feedback, giving them more time to support learning. It's one of the most powerful tools for teaching and learning, revolutionizing the educational landscape..

[Audio] The Digital Sandbox Project can benefit both students and teachers, making it easier to create and manage classes, assignments, and grades online. It allows teachers to add additional materials to assignments, such as YouTube videos and surveys, providing direct, real-time feedback to students and using the class stream to post announcements and facilitate question-driven discussions. Furthermore, parents and guardians can be invited to sign up for email summaries about their student’s upcoming or missing work, improving the overall educational experience..

[Audio] Classroom is a valuable tool for both students and guardians, offering an easy way to keep up with class activities. Students can track their classwork, submit assignments and check originality, feedback and grades. They can also share resources and interact with peers in the class stream or by email. Guardians receive an email summary of their student’s work and can review announcements and activities. Utilizing Google Classroom allows for both students and guardians to stay up to date and involved with their academic life..

[Audio] We're taking a closer look at Plickers, a free, accessible and engaging educational tool used by millions of teachers around the world to assess their students and collect instant results in the classroom. With Plickers, teachers can access a revolutionary way to collect multiple-choice responses from students without requiring clickers, computers, or tablets. It's designed with accessibility as a top priority, making it perfect for educational settings of all kinds. Take advantage of this powerful platform and see how it can help you and your students..

[Audio] Using an innovative tool called Plickers, teachers have a digital assessment tool that is easy to use to help with their classroom. Start by adding content to the Class Queue, then open the Now Playing window and the Plickers app to begin a quiz. Then, the scanner can be used to scan student answers, with instant results that can be viewed. With Plickers, teachers can get more out of their digital classrooms by quickly assessing results, and either move on to the next question or end the session..

[Audio] Plickers is an engaging and effective tool for teachers to use to assess their students. It allows for immediate feedback, helping teachers to inform their instruction, giving everyone the chance to participate without fear. Not only is it useful for students, it is also simple and convenient for the teacher. With Plickers, teachers can quickly check in on student understanding, and students can watch as their cards are scanned and their answers displayed. All ages find Plickers enjoyable and easy to use, making learning fun and engaging..

[Audio] YouTube can be a valuable tool for educational purposes, offering a huge selection of videos which can be used to make classroom lessons more exciting and engaging. Visual learners can benefit significantly from watching videos, as they can help explain complex concepts in a more understandable and enjoyable way. This wide selection also allows us to find exactly the type of video that we need to support our lesson. Exploring YouTube is an easy and effective way to enhance your teaching..

[Audio] YouTube can provide a sense of community for teachers looking to incorporate digital tools into their classroom, making it an ideal tool for educators. Its ease of use and free access make it highly attractive, and its demonstrative tools help teachers reward students and track progress. It's no surprise that the platform is becoming increasingly popular among teachers in the classroom..

[Audio] YouTube has a wealth of videos and conversations providing important support to conventional learning styles, particularly for visual learners. More importantly, there are elaborate explanations on various topics to help students grasp the material better. The ability to rewatch the videos also helps enhance note taking abilities. All that make YouTube an irreplaceable learning aid for students..

[Audio] Our team has drawn upon a range of resources for guidance and ideas for this project, leveraging Google Classroom, YouTube and Plickers to name a few. These resources provide a digital sandbox to better understand digital thinking, innovative design and its applications..