Interactive Learning Platforms & Tools

Engage students with dynamic and interactive online resources that make learning more active, visual, and enjoyable than traditional methods.

Simulations and Virtual Labs

Explore platforms that offer virtual experiments, historical simulations, and model interactions, allowing students to learn by doing without physical limitations.

• PhET Interactive Simulations (University of Colorado): Free online simulations for physics, chemistry, math, earth science, and biology. Excellent for visualizing concepts.
• LabXchange (Harvard): Platform offering virtual lab simulations, interactive learning pathways, and educational content primarily focused on life sciences. (Free)
• Gizmos (ExploreLearning): Large library of interactive online simulations for math and science (Grades 3-12). (Subscription-based)
• Minecraft: Education Edition: Game-based learning platform offering lessons and challenges across subjects, encouraging creativity and collaboration within a virtual world. (Requires license)

Gamified Learning Platforms

Discover websites and apps that use game mechanics like points, badges, leaderboards, and storytelling to teach concepts and motivate students.

• Kahoot!: Create and play fun, quiz-based learning games in minutes. Great for classroom engagement or individual review. (Free and paid plans)
• Quizizz: Similar to Kahoot!, offers engaging, self-paced quizzes and lessons with game elements. (Free and paid plans)
• Prodigy Math Game: Adaptive math platform for grades 1-8 presented as an engaging fantasy role-playing game. (Free content, optional membership)
• Classcraft: Transforms your classroom into a role-playing game to manage behavior, motivate students, and foster collaboration. (Free and paid plans)

Collaborative Online Tools

Learn about tools that facilitate group projects, brainstorming, discussions, and interactive presentations, both in and out of the classroom.

• Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Slides, Jamboard): Suite of free tools for real-time collaboration on documents, presentations, and digital whiteboards.
• Padlet: Virtual bulletin board where students and teachers can post notes, images, links, and documents for brainstorming and discussion. (Free and paid plans)
• Miro / Mural: Advanced digital whiteboard platforms designed for visual collaboration, mind mapping, and workshops. (Offer free educational plans)
• Flip (formerly Flipgrid): Video discussion platform where teachers pose topics and students respond with short videos. (Free)