Create 4.1.3 – Aggregating Lesson Material Quest

Blendspace by Tes is an aggregation tool developed for teachers. Many types of digital content can be created, organized and stored for use in future courses. Blendspace is one of the most user-friendly digital sharing platforms. It is graphically attractive, clean-looking and has many features teachers find useful. Resources can be dragged and dropped into a lesson. This platform is used to flip classes, problem-based-learning, and to create, organize and share lessons. Blendspace is free.

Schoology is a free LMS tool. Content can be uploaded or created within the system, and then saved to use in later Schoology courses. Here, one is able to upload learning objects, documents, presentations, videos and other resources as well as create an area for communication. For individual teachers Schoology is free, but there is an Enterprise version available.

Edmego is a cloud-based paid LMS. At $295/month Edmego features preloaded SCORM and AICC courses and a place where one can upload and share content. Assessment and goal setting are also featured in Edmego. Content can be stored and accessed at any time to use in future courses. This tool is used mainly in business.


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