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The EdTech Starter Kit: 10 Free Tools for New Teachers
A curated, no-fluff list of free tools for planning, presenting, collaborating, and assessing — and how to choose what your classroom actually needs.
BoardBuffer Editorial6 min read
There are thousands of EdTech tools. You need a handful. Here’s a starter kit organised by job-to-be-done.
Planning and organising
- A shared drive or cloud folder for all your materials
- A calendar with recurring reminders for grading and parent updates
Presenting and creating
- Canva for Education — slides, posters, worksheets, and infographics
- A screen recorder for quick explainer videos
Collaborating
- Collaborative documents for group writing
- A digital whiteboard for brainstorming and concept maps
Assessing
- A quiz tool for quick retrieval practice
- A live polling tool for hinge questions
Communicating
- A learning management system your school supports
- A class newsletter template
How to choose
Ask three questions: Does it solve a real problem? Is it accessible to all my students? Does it respect student privacy? If the answer to any is “no”, keep looking.
