Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources

Welcome to the Inventory of freely available online tools and OERs for language teaching and learning developed by the ICT REV project. The tools [hyperlink to page with all tools] have been selected by and for language educators. There are different ways to search for tools and various examples below. You can also suggest a tool to be added to the Inventory.

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Padlet, a virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing

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Genially, a creator of visual content such as presentations or infographics

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ClassroomScreen, an interactive display board with several widgets and tools

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Mentimeter, a tool to create interactive presentations and assess students

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Pitch, a tool to make collaborative presentations

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Plectica, a mind mapping and diagramming tool Mind mapping and diagramming tool

Mind mapping

Description: Plectica is a visual mapping and diagramming tool for organising ideas, concepts, and relationships. Users can create visual representations of their thoughts and concepts using various shapes, colours, and connections. Then they can share these mind maps or diagrams and work on them collaboratively. Plectica was co-founded by Adam Riggs, Plectica’s current CEO. It offers both free and paid versions. Signing up for an account is required to use Plectica.

Evaluation: Plectica is a useful tool for brainstorming in a class or smaller groups, together with helping create a visual representation when working on more complex topics. It is user-friendly and versatile since information can be arranged in lists, columns or freely, and moved by simply. Relationships can be emphasised by relating several cards with an arrow. All changes get saved automatically. Average IT skills required.

Cost: Free with registration + premium plans available

Type Of Interaction: Group/pair work - classmates, Individual work,