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. [Virtual Presenter] Good Afternoon, Today we are discussing the Digital Sandbox Project where Sukhmandeep Singh and Rishab Chhabra of Mohawk College will be explaining how Google Classroom and Plickers can be used to increase student engagement and enable teachers to assess their students. Let's dive right into the presentation..

. [Virtual Presenter] I want to discuss a tool that can help improve the learning experience for students; a tool that can increase student engagement with teachers and peers, allowing them to attend class more attentively. This tool, a digital sandbox, can facilitate such a connection by creating an interactive environment, one that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and exploration. Students can become more engaged with the class material, allowing them to learn more effectively and be more present in their learning with this digital sandbox..

[Audio] We are excited to introduce three apps – Google Classroom, Plickers and YouTube – for an interactive learning experience. Our study showed that these apps contain features that will keep students interested and motivated, making lessons more engaging. They will certainly find learning with these apps enjoyable..

[Audio] Google Classroom is a revolutionary online platform designed to revolutionize the way teachers, students, and educational institutions interact. This one-stop shop allows teachers to quickly and conveniently set up and assign work, review students’ submissions, and return grades without the need for paper. It facilitates easier access to digital learning, providing everyone with the opportunity to reap the benefits of the educational process. Additionally, Google Classroom enables forming closer connections among students, teachers and administrators, ultimately taking learning to unprecedented heights. In a nutshell, Google Classroom makes the learning experience effortless and efficient..

[Audio] Digital Sandbox Project offers an innovative platform for students and teachers to improve learning and teaching. Students can take advantage of an expansive selection of online resources for studying, including YouTube videos, Google Forms surveys and access to files stored in Google Drive. There is the added benefit of instant feedback from teachers and interactivity in the class stream. For educators, Digital Sandbox Project provides a convenient way to create and manage classes, assignments and grades without ever needing paper. Additionally, teachers can keep parents and guardians informed with email summaries of upcoming or missing work. These are only a few of the benefits provided by Digital Sandbox Project..

[Audio] Classroom is an incredibly useful tool for both students and their guardians. It enables students to keep track of their assignments, assess for originality and receive feedback, and work together with other classmates. Additionally, it permits guardians to get email overviews of their student's tasks, in addition to notifications and tasks. This beneficial service keeps both students and guardians connected and informed with respect to class work and assignments..

[Audio] I'm here to talk about Plickers, an innovative educational tool used by teachers around the world to assess their students and collect instant results in the classroom. Plickers is a free, accessible, and highly engaging way to quickly and easily collect multiple-choice responses from students. No additional equipment or materials are required, making it ideal for nearly any education setting. Teachers can get the feedback they need without having to use clickers, computers, or tablets. If you're a teacher looking for a better way to collect and assess data, Plickers is the perfect choice..

[Audio] Adding technology to the classroom can help to actively engage students in learning. Plickers offers an easy, enjoyable way to do this. Content can be added to the Class Queue and, with the Now Playing window open and the Plickers app engaged, a quiz can be started. The scanner can then be used to scan students' answers, giving instantaneous results. Session then can be ended or the next question asked. Utilizing Plickers is an effective method to bring interactivity to the classroom..

[Audio] Plickers is a powerful tool beneficial to both students and teachers alike. It allows students to answer questions without fear of judgement, while giving teachers immediate feedback to further understand student understanding. It's not just limited to formative assessment, but is also a fun and simple way for both parties to interact with one another. After a student's card is scanned, they can see their answer displayed instantly, offering teachers a non-intimidating way to check student understanding..

[Audio] The internet provides us with an enormous variety of resources and one of the best tools for educators is YouTube. It provides videos that can be used to make learning lessons more engaging and keep students concentrated on their studies. It also offers a wonderful method for visual learners to obtain information. Teachers can use it to obtain videos that will enable their lessons to be more understandable, stimulating, and enjoyable. With the abundance of videos available, you can be assured to find a video on any topic you search for..

[Audio] YouTube is a free platform that is easy to use, providing teachers with the opportunity to create a sense of community in their classrooms. It can be easily incorporated into lesson plans and offers demonstrative rewards, pushing students to strive for excellence. Thus, making YouTube an invaluable tool for teaching, making it an ideal platform to use..

[Audio] YouTube has become an invaluable tool for students, providing them with a reliable source of information and resources available on-demand. It offers a range of educational opportunities, such as how-to videos, virtual lectures, and visual learners with an elaborated explanation of topics. Additionally, students can use YouTube to improve their note-taking skills and access resources not covered in their lectures. Its ever-increasing library of educational resources makes it an irreplaceable asset for students across the world..

[Audio] The Digital Sandbox Project revealed a wide array of resources to assist educators in the shift to virtual learning. Platforms like Google Classroom, YouTube for Educational Purposes, and Plickers - offering a means to assess and provide feedback - are among the various possibilities to engage learners virtually. All of these tools are integral to bringing digital innovation and thinking into the classroom..