Applications for online classes are shown as viable options for studying at home during the period of social isolation, in which classes are taught at a distance. Apps like Google Classroom allow teachers to create classes to attach teaching materials, exercise lists and assignments so that students know how to study online. J Kahoot! and the Quizlet bring different study proposals through interactive games and quiz-style questions and answers.
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Check, in the list below, five application options for online classes available for Android phones and iPhone (iOS) with different proposals and that can be used by both teachers and students. Apps like these can be useful for stimulating learning, in addition to being tools complementary to studies that are outside the commonplace and traditional teaching style.
How to attend class online? Application options for online class can help teachers stimulate student study Photo: Clara Fabro / dnetc
How to attend class online? Application options for online class can help teachers stimulate student study Photo: Clara Fabro / dnetc
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How to teach online? Google Classroom the app for Google's online class Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
How to teach online? Google Classroom the app for Google's online class Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
Google Classroom or Google Classroom is a tool that works as an application for interactive class. Available for Android phones and iPhone (iOS), the app can be used by teachers who wish to complement their studies with materials, activities and short distance tasks that are saved on the class "Mural".
When creating a class, a code is generated that can be shared with students, so that they have access to the content available. It is also possible to invite them through suggestions sent by email. Classes can have more than one teacher, and they can attach materials in PDF platform, making them available to the class. The app also allows the creation of questions, which can be answered by means of short texts or multiple choice.
Kahoot! an app that can be used to complement online classes on various subjects Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
Kahoot! an app that can be used to complement online classes on various subjects Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
Kahoot! is an application with a curious and fun learning proposal, available on Android and iPhone (iOS) platforms. Because it is in English, the app encourages language learning with topics related to science, history, geography and even mathematics, through games and quiz questions, which can be accessed individually or in groups.
The app can be used by teachers who want to complement classes through activities and games to stimulate student learning, and access by the class can be done via a PIN. Kahoot! It can also be an interesting tool for those who want to learn or learn more about a certain topic with a different perspective than the traditional one, since it is also possible to study and participate in the games individually.
Quizlet is an online class program that allows teachers to make materials available to students Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
Quizlet is an online class program that allows teachers to make materials available to students Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
When accessing the Quizlet as a student, you can choose between the options "Find study materials" or "Create your own list". With these options, the app allows you to browse by finding materials on the topic of interest or creating your own. It is also possible to find classmates and teachers in the "Users" tab.
Accessing the magnifying glass, you can find lists and classes. Search with a keyword that involves your topic of interest and have access to the lists made available by members of the app, who can be teachers or other students. Tap on the materials, study through the "Cards" and test your level of knowledge in "Learn". In "Evaluate", you can evaluate your progress and, in "Combine", access interactive games.
ClassDojo brings options and tools for teachers and students Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
ClassDojo brings options and tools for teachers and students Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
ClassDojo can be accessed by students, teachers, parents and school leaders. To access the app as a student, it is necessary to insert a code previously provided by the teacher or scan the class's QR Code. The tool is used to complement face-to-face school classes and, for this reason, classes can only be accessed if they have a teacher. The app is available for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones.
By connecting to ClassDojo as a teacher, you can create classes and add students and parents so they can see their children's progress. In the "Toolkit" tab, there are some resources that can be useful within the classroom, as in "Random", which chooses a student to answer a question asked by the teacher, for example. In "Today", the teacher can share thoughts and make announcements with the class and, in "Directions", plan the tasks for the day.
How to study at home? Discord can become an online classroom for students and teachers Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
How to study at home? Discord can become an online classroom for students and teachers Photo: Reproduo / Clara Fabro
Discord is a communication platform that can be used by students and teachers, mainly to discuss subjects related to classes or to solve doubts. Available on Android and iPhone (iOS) platforms, the app is very versatile and can be used to chat with friends, since the tool is also famous among gamers who use it while playing.
By clicking on "Create a club or community", it is possible to invite friends through a link that can be shared through social networks. Discord can be an interesting tool to complement face-to-face classes or to solve students' doubts on topics taught during quarantine, since it is possible to add media files to your "club", such as photos, videos and PDF documents that can be shared with the class.
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