Discover New Ways to Create with Technology

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When I asked my technology teacher friends to name their favorite creation tools, they had the best ideas! I've complied them into a list with hyperlinks to the tools so that you can give them a try with your classes.

Discover New Ways to Create with Technology

When I asked my technology teacher friends to name their favorite creation tools, they had the best ideas! I’ve complied them into a list with hyperlinks to the tools so that you can give them a try with your classes. *If you see a picture below one of the resources, it links to a blog post about how to use that tool.

1. Google Drawing – choose from a wide variety of shapes to create diagrams and charts
2. Google Sheets – create a new spreadsheet and edit with others at the same time

3. PicCollage – everything you need to create amazing collages with your photos
4. Scratch & Scratch Jr – children as young as 5 can program their own interactive stories and games

5. Google Sites – the free and easy way to create and share webpages
6. Animoto – turns your photos and video clips into professional video slideshows in minutes

7. Gamestar Mechanic – game based quests and courses to help you learn game design
8. Storybird – an endless library of free books plus the ability to create books in just minutes
9. Kodu Game Lab – create games using a simple visual programming language
10. Postermywall – create custom posters, flyers, and social media graphics with a huge selection of templates
11. Tinkercad – easy to use 3D CAD design tool that allows you to quickly turn your idea into a model for a 3D printer

12. MIT App Inventor – design and program your own apps with step by step guides
13. Kodable – programming for kids with easy to follow lessons
14, The Foos – kids ages 4 and up can learn computer science through fun puzzles
15. Avatar Maker – create your own avatar online and share it with your friends
16. Bloxel Game Design – a hands-on platform for kids to build, collaborate, and tell stories through video game creation
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17. Paint – a simple computer graphics app

Would you add anything else to the list? I learn so much every day from the technology teachers, media specialists, tech facilitators, and classroom teachers in my Facebook Group. You should consider joining us!

When I asked my technology teacher friends to name their favorite creation tools, they had the best ideas! I've complied them into a list with hyperlinks to the tools so that you can give them a try with your classes.
Brittany Washburn

Brittany Washburn

Hi, I'm Brittany. I'm an educator obsessed with technology and passionate about teaching students 21st century skills. I'm so glad you came to visit my website.

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