Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources

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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Padlet, a virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing

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Mentimeter, a tool to create interactive presentations and assess students

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Pitch, a tool to make collaborative presentations

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CMap, a mind map and concept tool

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Description: CMap is a tool to create and edit mind and concept maps. For that purpose, users can create and connect different nodes, label them, and change the font or size of letters, among many others. CMap does not require setting up an account for its use, but it requires downloading. It was developed by the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) and is completely free.

Evaluation: CMap is a valuable and easy-to-use tool with a professional-looking interface. Like other mind and concept mapping tools, it offers users the ability to visually organise and represent knowledge, which is essential for brainstorming and analysing complex topics, as well as facilitating language learning. CMap It is highly customisable and can be operated offline, being well-suited for effective and asynchronous group work outside the classroom. Basic IT skills are required for its installation and use.

Cost: Free without registration.