The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

The hardest part of teaching—or leading meetings—is sparking engagement. Getting people to engage enthusiastically with something new can be tough. It’s especially challenging if people are overwhelmed, super busy, or just tired. As we aim to stretch people’s thinking in a new direction, tools are just one part of the overall picture. But they can help. Last week I shared five tools for creating learning paths, interactive lessons, and new kinds of digital notebooks. Today’s follow-up recommendations focus on creative engagement. You don’t have to be a teacher to find these resources for opening up participation useful. If you lead a team, run meetings, or collaborate with colleagues, you can benefit from these tools. Padlet: Inspire Creative Collaboration Padlets are digital bulletin boards where people can post comments, links, voice recordings, or short videos. How it works: Set up a board with a topic or a template. Start with a blank grid, map, timeline, discussion threa