EDUGAME Project - EdTech Navigator

Learning Path Visualizer

Discover how to effectively combine EdTech tools to create comprehensive and engaging learning experiences for your computer science students.

The true power of EdTech tools often comes from thoughtful integration. By strategically combining tools, you can address different learning modalities, cater to diverse student needs, and achieve complex learning objectives. Below are some examples of learning paths.

Design Your Custom Learning Path

Example Learning Paths

Teaching Recursion Effectively

Combine visual explanations with hands-on practice to demystify recursion for students.

Zybooks / Visual Flowcharts

For conceptual understanding with interactive animations.

Replit / VS Code Live Share

For collaborative coding exercises and debugging recursive functions.

Gradescope / Mimir

For automated assessment of recursive problem-solving skills.

Gamifying Loops and Conditions

Motivate students to master fundamental programming constructs through engaging game-like activities.

Quizizz / Kahoot

For quick, competitive quizzes on loop syntax and conditional logic.

Blockly / Scratch

For visual, block-based challenges creating simple games.

Genially / Classcraft

To embed coding challenges within interactive stories or escape rooms.

Moodle Badges / ClassDojo

To award points or badges for completing gamified tasks.

Collaborative Project-Based Learning

Facilitate teamwork and real-world development practices for a capstone project.

GitHub Classroom

For version control, assignment distribution, and PR workflows.

Replit / CodeSandbox

For a shared cloud-based IDE allowing real-time collaboration.

Google Data Studio / Power BI

For students to track their project progress and contributions (if applicable).

Formative / Peer Feedback Forms

For structured peer review and feedback on project components.

Tips for Creating Your Own Paths

Start with Your Learning Objective: Clearly define what students should know or be able to do.
Consider Student Readiness: Choose tools that match their current skill level and provide appropriate scaffolding.
Mix and Match: Combine tools for instruction, practice, collaboration, and assessment.
Focus on Flow: Ensure a logical progression from one tool or activity to the next.
Iterate and Reflect: Gather student feedback and observe engagement to refine your learning paths.