ITest and EdPuzzle: 10 services and tools for modern teachers

Google Classroom

This is a free web service developed by Google for schools, designed to simplify the creation, distribution, and assessment of assignments in a paperless manner. The main goal of Google Classroom is to streamline the process of file sharing between teachers and students.

BilimLand

A resource with a rich collection of interactive lessons covering the entire school curriculum in Kazakh, Russian, and English. It is supported on all types of mobile devices. During lessons, teachers have the opportunity to include useful videos and adapt the necessary educational information for their classes.

Oqulyqtar

The Oqulyqtar online library offers the best digital educational materials for classroom activities, homework assignments, distance learning, and individual study. The educational kits of the Oqulyqtar library cover almost the entire state curriculum for all subjects and grades. Teachers using Oqulyqtar make the learning process engaging, saving time and effort.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

AR and VR provide an immersive and interactive learning experience by offering simulated environments for practical exploration. The Google Expeditions platform, based on virtual reality, is an example of integrating AR and VR into education, allowing students to explore historical sites and natural wonders. The implementation of these technologies accommodates various learning styles, making education more engaging and memorable.

Gimkit

This is an interactive digital quiz-style game that can engage and inspire learning. Similar to Kahoot!, Gimkit allows teachers and students to create multiple-choice questions on any subject. One of Gimkit's motivating features is the ability to earn "money" by answering correctly, which can be used to purchase various bonuses. The data collected makes it a useful tool for formative assessment, providing students with quick feedback and identifying areas that need to be studied or reviewed.

ITest

A virtual simulator for preparing for the National Testing Center (ENT) and certification exams, the platform contains all the necessary subjects included in the exams. Teachers can use ITest in the classroom, utilizing tests and topics from various subjects and grades provided by the platform.

Screencastify

Screencastify is a popular browser-based tool for recording audio and computer screens. It helps make learning more personalized in blended, hybrid, or flipped classrooms through video clips. Use screen recording to capture lessons and build a video library for future use. It improves learning outcomes by personalizing videos for individuals or entire classes, saving time by sharing lesson plans with colleagues, and providing videos for absent students to keep them up to date.

EdPuzzle

EdPuzzle is an excellent classroom technology choice for supporting student success. Teachers can use existing videos or upload their own, editing them as needed. Students cannot proceed with watching the videos until they answer the questions. This system encourages them to stay attentive while viewing the material.

ETANDAU.GOV.KZ

The ETANDAU.GOV.KZ platform is intended exclusively for educators, school principals, heads of methodological associations, librarians, and education departments. The system promotes the objectivity and transparency of decision-making by automating the textbook selection process.

Parlay

An AI-powered learning platform that helps teachers facilitate meaningful and measurable discussions in the classroom. Every student has a voice, and their activity can be tracked. Parlay integrates with over 30 external learning platforms. Track student participation and skill development over time.