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Monthly Tool Talk for March: TodaysMeet

This blog post is written by NCCAT faculty member Elizabeth Joyce. Joyce came to NCCAT after serving four years as instructional technology specialist in Rockingham County Schools. She also attended NCCAT as a teacher. She started teaching high school English January 2008 for Rockingham County Schools, and became instructional technology specialist in August 2011.

 

By Elizabeth Joyce/NCCAT faculty

 

What is TodaysMeet? A backchannel or the practice of maintaining a real-time online conversation allows viewers to comment and provide instant feedback.  

Why Is TodaysMeet a useful tool? TodaysMeet is popular because it gives a voice to anyone who wants to utilize it. In the classroom it provides an authentic way to assess students' understanding. Students can be encouraged to write and respond.

Want to learn more about digital learning? Check out the programs below from NCCAT!

Click here for more on "Online Writing Revolution."

Click here for more on "Strategies for Teaching and Learning in a Digital Environment."

Click here for a full calendar of programs.