Tool: YoTeach
Type: Software
Description: Messaging tool 
Yo Teach! was developed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Pedagogic and Active Mobile Learning Solutions project as an alternative to TodaysMeet. Yo Teach! lets you create online backchannel spaces to facilitate discussions.
Advice and examples - How to use it in MYP/DP/CP classroom or PD:
Particular for DP - use this as a notetaking tool 
Math - The menu on the side allows for a scratchpad where you can draw or write equations, so it might be useful to contribute not just through writing something down
All programmes - build up resources and links to find information about a topic or unit

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