Oppia

Oppia came through my inbox last week. At first it looked like another tool for teachers that would be interesting but little used. Then, over the weekend, I looked closer an found it much more intriguing.

In a nutshell: a teacher (or anyone else) creates a step-by-step exploration (their term). When authoring, one has an html editor to compose contents (and insert images, embed video, and other elements). After the contents, the author adds questions.

The 21st century educator has access to vast resources, including many to present information to students. We are concerned with the efficiency of instruction today also, and I can imagine using Oppia for many of the simple information dispensing activities still necessary today.