Top Summer Learning Tool Recommendations
In the modern era of education, digital tools are revolutionising the way students learn and engage with subjects. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting and effective digital learning resources currently available.
Virtual Escape Rooms
Virtual escape rooms are proving to be a popular choice for gamified learning experiences. These interactive platforms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills, allowing students to build problem-solving skills and critical thinking while having fun.
Digital Libraries
Overdrive's student version, Sora, provides students with access to a wealth of digital resources. From ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and more, students can borrow materials from their school or local library, fostering a love for reading and learning.
Coding Platforms
MIT App Inventor, a collaboration between MIT and Google, is a platform for learning the basics of coding. With drag-and-drop-style block coding and tutorial guidance, students can develop their coding skills in an accessible and engaging manner.
Language Learning
Duolingo, an online game-style language learning tool, caters to students of varying ages and abilities. It offers a fun and interactive way to learn new languages, making language acquisition more accessible and enjoyable.
Math Learning
Duolingo Math is a free, ad-free app designed specifically for learning and understanding math. It offers a structured and engaging approach to math education, making it an excellent resource for students.
Word Games
Catchy Words is a free augmented reality word game that helps students learn spelling and grammar in a fun and interactive way.
STEM Education
Nova Labs PBS is an online resource centre from PBS that teaches STEM and science-based subjects using engaging video, questions, answers, and interactive content.
Online Learning Platforms
Outschool offers more than 150,000 classes for students, covering a wide range of subjects. Coursera is another online learning platform that provides self-paced online courses, certificates, and degrees.
Story Creation Tools
StoryJumper is a digital story creation tool that allows students to write, illustrate, and publish their own books. Book Creator is another learning tool for creating books on various topics, featuring image uploads, emojis, recordings, videos, and sharing options.
Arcade-Style Learning
Arcademics is an arcade-style learning tool for math and language, offering a fun and engaging way to learn these essential subjects.
3D Design and Education
Tinkercad is a free computer-aided drafting software platform that allows for the design and manipulation of 3D images. Minecraft Education Edition, a learning-specific version of the popular block-based game, offers teacher controls for education.
Educational Gaming Platform
Roblox is a block-based, multiplayer, open-world digital game that can be used for education due to its openly creative environment.
This article was updated in May 2024 to reflect the latest developments in digital learning resources. These tools are transforming the landscape of education, making learning more accessible, engaging, and fun for students worldwide.
