Mentimeter  is an audience engagement platform that allows presenters to add live polls, quizzes, word clouds, and Q&A to presentations. Learners respond using their own devices, with results displayed instantly. For educators and facilitators , Mentimeter is effective for gauging understanding, gathering opinions, and encouraging participation from all learners, including quieter ones. It supports real-time feedback and reflection during lectures, workshops, and training ses

Kahoot!  is a game-based learning tool that uses quizzes, polls, and challenges to make learning interactive and fun. Educators can create or reuse quizzes that learners respond to using their own devices. For educators , Kahoot! is especially effective for knowledge checks, revision, icebreakers, and energising sessions. Its fast-paced format, music, and competitive elements motivate participation and sustain attention. Learners receive instant feedback, while educators gain

Miro  is a digital collaboration platform that enables teams to brainstorm, plan, and visualise ideas in real time. It provides an infinite canvas with tools such as sticky notes, diagrams, mind maps, templates, and voting features. For educators and trainers , Miro is highly effective for workshops, design thinking activities, project-based learning, and collaborative problem solving. Learners can contribute simultaneously, making thinking visible and encouraging peer intera

Lucidspark  is a collaborative whiteboard tool designed for brainstorming, ideation, and planning. It integrates with productivity tools and supports real-time and asynchronous collaboration. For educators , Lucidspark is useful for group brainstorming, project planning, and visual discussions. Learners can add sticky notes, organise ideas, and vote on priorities, making thinking visible and structured. Lucidspark supports guided facilitation with templates and collaboration

Mural  is a visual collaboration platform designed for structured group work and facilitation. It offers templates for brainstorming, design thinking, strategy, and problem-solving activities. For educators and trainers , Mural is particularly useful for facilitated workshops, innovation sessions, and collaborative learning activities. Features such as timers, voting, and facilitator controls help manage group dynamics and participation. Mural supports inclusive collaboration

Padlet  is a digital bulletin board that allows users to post text, images, videos, links, and files on a shared canvas. It is simple to use and highly flexible in layout and purpose. For educators , Padlet is useful for brainstorming, reflection, discussion boards, resource sharing, and collaborative tasks. Learners can contribute ideas asynchronously or during live sessions, making it suitable for blended and online learning. Padlet supports learner voice and creativity by

Kialo Edu  is a discussion and argument-mapping platform designed to support structured thinking and respectful debate. It allows learners to explore complex issues by visually organising claims, reasons, counterarguments, and evidence. For educators , Kialo Edu is valuable for developing critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills. It works well for subjects that involve discussion, ethics, policy, or problem-solving. Learners contribute ideas asynchronously or in