Educators face a constant variety of challenges that can impact classroom management and the learning process. An inattentive audience, mobile phone texting, disruption by unruly students, absenteeism, time constraints, students forced to take a course they would rather have avoided, and regular changes to the curriculum are just a few examples of the difficulties faced by teachers. Fortunately, there are many different ways for those involved in education, whether in teaching, training, or leadership, to help to improve student’s learning in the classroom, and overcome the obstacles that are encountered.
Information and communications technology (ICT) plays an important role in the planning, delivery, assessment and recording of classroom lessons. The software featured in this software offers indispensable ways to help manage a computer-based classroom, and provide the freedom to offer an exciting, creative, and challenging environment.
With this software, educators can create, administer, and grade tests, help manage a computer-based classroom, create an interactive whiteboard, and produce modular courses. All of the software featured in this article is released under a freely distributable license and can be downloaded without charge. With even tighter constraints facing the public sector, cost is an important consideration for any ICT solution.
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 8 of the finest classroom tools covering a wide variety of different ways to effectively integrate ICT into the classroom. Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart.
Click the links in the table below to learn more about each tool.
| Classroom Tools | |
|---|---|
| Veyon | Computer monitoring and classroom management |
| Moodle | Produce modular internet-based courses |
| TCExam | FLOSS Computer-Based Assessment system |
| ATutor | Designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind |
| Epoptes | Computer lab management and monitoring tool |
| Mando | Interactive whiteboard using a camera and a projector |
| Claroline | Collaborative e-Learning and eWorking platform |
| iTest | Computerised examination |
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I miss a very good one : Chamillo
I have to work with BlackBoard on a daily basis and I find it counterproductive. As Moodle has the same philosophy and feel as BlackBoard it is a no go for me.
Chamilo features in our e-Learning Tools Group Test – https://www.linuxlinks.com/eLearningTools/