Digital Tools Revolution in Education

Lead Presenter: Teachtech03 / Puvitharani M

Venue: Lecture A – The Hearth

In this presentation, we focus on concrete, widely used digital tools that are actively transforming teaching and learning in the 21st century. The session will specifically cover:

• Learning Management Systems (LMS): Google Classroom and Moodle for content delivery, assessment, and student tracking
• Virtual Learning & Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet for remote and hybrid classrooms
• AI-Assisted Teaching Tools: ChatGPT for content generation and tutoring support, Grammarly for writing assistance, and AI-based quiz generators for formative assessment
• Immersive & Simulation Tools: PhET Interactive Simulations and virtual lab platforms for experiential learning in science and engineering subjects
• Productivity & Engagement Tools: Canva for educational content design, Notion for organization and planning, and Kahoot for interactive assessments

Participants will gain practical demonstrations and implementation strategies for integrating these tools into both classroom and remote learning environments. The emphasis is on improving engagement, collaboration, critical thinking, and instructional efficiency using accessible and scalable technologies.

Objectives:

• Introduce educators and students to the most effective digital tools in education today.

Insights Connection:
This proposal fits the “Insights theme by examining how digital tools reshape teaching and learning, offering lessons and strategies that empower educators and students to innovate and adapt in the digital era.

Accessibility: I will use a SpeakEasy HUD Tool.