Sketchpad 4.0Sketchpad 4.0 is a free online drawing application that offers complete access to many drawing tools. There’s no need for downloads and it allows students to show their creativity for many different purposes. It’s better used with a drawing pad. I found this tool last year while I was looking for a site to use drawing pads I had acquired for my students to create e-books. You are able to use the site without the drawing pads, but the experience with a drawing pad and pen is much better than just using the computer mouse or touchpad. There is a bit of initial exploration to get used to all the tools and options it offers. I am not an expert but am able to create and save files in pdf. and other formats. It takes students a few sessions to get used to the basic tools, it is a bit time consuming at first but I feel it is a powerful tool for those students that find their interest in illustration. The best part about this tool is that it offers students a chance to show their work in a different way, typing and illustrating their writing is only one option. It’s not for everyone though, some students will get lost in the number of options and waste time, so it depends on your students. I have also used this site along with the drawing pad to project problems on the whiteboard as I am able to draw and do things you would be able to do with a smartboard. There are many other creative ways to use it in the classroom. As I write this, I realize it would be perfect for Khan Academy style videos explaining math problems for my students. I can see using a screen recorder to record how to solve problems and then posting them on google classroom. If you are looking for a tool that allows you to draw online without any downloads necessary, I would give this a try. Sketchpad 4.0 https://sketch.io/sketchpad-v4.0/
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Scott Marsden
2/27/2018 05:41:11 pm
Can you make animations with this app?
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