Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources

We have put together a database of teacher-made, reviewed classroom activities using the ICT tools on the inventory. Click here to explore them!

Welcome to the Inventory of freely available online tools and OERs for language teaching and learning developed by the ICT REV project. The tools have been selected by and for language educators. There are different ways to search for tools and various examples below. You can also suggest a tool to be added to the Inventory.

ClassroomScreen, an interactive display board with several widgets and tools

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Genially, a creator of visual content such as presentations or infographics

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Mentimeter, a tool to create interactive presentations and assess students

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Padlet, a virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing

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Pitch, a tool to make collaborative presentations

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EclipseCrossword, a crossword puzzle creator

Crossword puzzle creators

Description: EclipseCrossword is a software tool for creating crossword puzzles. Users can input words and clues to automatically generate a crossword puzzle grid. It is available for free but requires installation. EclipseCrossword was developed by Green Eclipse Software.

Evaluation: EclipseCrossword tool is an easy-to-use tool with clear instructions and a simple interface. It also has a comprehensive "Help" link. Crosswords can be created quickly and easily and students can access them directly via web browser. It can be used for educational or recreational purposes, enhancing linguistic skills such as vocabulary and problem-solving. It is only available for Microsoft.

Cost: Free with installation.