From b242d1b7e6ff8b201ea4d5b5b305ec50e843b7f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rotimi Best Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:30:42 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: day 4, lw001 - introducing free tools --- apps/classroomio-com/src/blog/free-tools.md | 71 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 71 insertions(+) create mode 100644 apps/classroomio-com/src/blog/free-tools.md diff --git a/apps/classroomio-com/src/blog/free-tools.md b/apps/classroomio-com/src/blog/free-tools.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..30095fac --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/classroomio-com/src/blog/free-tools.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +title: 'Introducing Free Tools' +description: 'We are excited to announce that we have built 5 free tools for educators and students to use.' +imageUrl: 'https://assets.cdn.clsrio.com/blog/free-tools.png' +date: '2024-10-10' +author: Rotimi Best +avatar: /blog/best.jpg +role: Founder +tags: ['Launch Week', 'Free tools'] +published: true +--- + +![classroomio-free-tools](https://assets.cdn.clsrio.com/blog/free-tools.png) +_ClassroomIO Free Tools_ + +For a while now, we've been looking to build tools that will help educators and students be more productive. The only rule of thumb for every tool is that it must be FREE to use. I spent time conducting research, examining existing options, and talking to students. As a result, I came up with several tools that can help educators and students enhance their productivity. + +We didn't build just 1 or 3, but 5 [FREE tools](/tools) available for anyone to try out. We've released them for a while now and have been receiving feedback. We will continue to improve them and enhance the user experience. + +Here are the 5 tools we've built: + +### 1. Progress Report + +This tool allows students to share their learning progress with their peers. It is not only useful for students but for anyone learning anything at all. You can share your progress, add an avatar of your choice, and download an image that you can share on social media. + + + +### 2. Pomodoro Timer + +Pomodoro is, at this point, a pretty well-known tool. One of the things students find particularly useful is anything that helps them focus on getting things done, which the Pomodoro technique excels at. You simply add your to-do list, start the timer, and get to work. You can mark each to-do as done once you've completed the task. We also persist the data in your browser so that even after reloading the page, you don't lose your to-do list. + + + +### 3. Random Name Picker + +In a classroom setting, an educator might want to call on a student to solve a particular task or answer a question. Rather than manually deciding which student to pick, why not use a tool to help randomly select students to participate in your lesson? This approach can help avoid bias in selecting specific types of students and ensure fair participation across the class. + + + +### 4. Activity Stopwatch + +Live classes often include timed group activities where students are assigned tasks. With our stopwatch, you can now easily track these activities from one central location. Simply name your activity and set the desired duration. Once the time is up, you'll hear the stopwatch ringing, signaling the end of the activity. + + + +### 5. Tic Tac Toe Game + +This is my favorite because you can play with someone else. With our simple online Tic-Tac-Toe, you can either choose to play against the computer or physically play with someone else. If you're on a quick break or you want to have a little fun, you should come and try out this tool. + + + +## What's Next? + +Please try them out and give us feedback. We'd love to hear from you. If you experience any issues, please create a ticket on our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/classroomio/classroomio/issues). + +Don't forget to give us a star on [GitHub](https://github.com/classroomio/classroomio).