Digital Choice Boards
J2 Training - Joan Gore & Janet Corder
What are Choice Boards?
Choice Boards are the ultimate tool for differentiating learning in the classroom! Students are given a variety of activities to choose from in order to demonstrate understanding of a topic or unit of study. By giving students choices, teachers will typically find that students are more engaged and will produce higher-quality products. Choice Boards are not new to the education world. Many of us used some sort of Choice Boards in paper format, but with all of the technology tools currently available in the classroom, why not move from the paper format to the digital format? You might now see Choice Boards called Explore Boards on social media.
What do Choice Boards look like? They are graphic organizers often found in one of the following formats:
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- List of Activities
- Bingo Board
- Restaurant Style Menu
- Columns of Choices
- Branching Google Slide Show
- This or That
Oh, and one last thing. Choice Boards are not just for students! Administrators are using Choice Boards to give their staff the ability to choose options during Professional Development sessions, staff meetings, summer learning, etc.
What Tools Can You Use To Make Digital Choice Boards?
Google Slides
Google Docs
Google Drawings
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
Canva
Buncee
ThingLink
Seesaw
Genially
NOTE
Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to Create Choice Boards
Gemini.Google.com, ChatGPT.com and Claude.AI can all be used to quickly create choice boards.
Example Prompt: ‘Create a choice board on Mitosis for 6th grade.’
Now add: ‘Include as many different modalities as possible.’
MagicSchool.AI currently includes over 80 AI tools for educators. The Choice Board (UDL) tool will quickly create a choice board.
Open MagicSchool.AI and select Choice Board.
Choose 11th Grade as your Grade Level.
Use Sine and Cosine as your Learning Goal, Standard, Objective, or Topic.
Add ‘include as many different modalities as possible’ in the Additional detail for the choice board option.
Click Generate.
Science Examples
Force, Motion and Energy by Jessa Campbell (@ctrlaltjessa)
AP Human Geography by Chelsea Hamilton, Frisco ISD Librarian
Mitosis Tic-Tac-Toe by Jennifer Hencken (@jenhencken)
The Science of Snowflakes by virtualescaperooms.org
Chemical Reactions (File, Make a Copy) by Ashley Jackson (@techcoachashley)
Interacting with the Environment (File, Make a Copy) by Lori Hartman
Science Tic Tech Toe Board 2 (File, Make a Copy) by Misty Whitworth & Julie Lyle, Argyle ISD
Caves by Brittney Kennedy of Argyle ISD
Earth Science (File, Make a Copy) by Alena Ellerbee (@alena_ellerbee)
Science Tic Tech Toe Board 1 (File, Make a Copy) by Misty Whitworth & Julie Lyle, Argyle ISD
Learning Menu - Plastic Challenge by Arjana Blazic
Weather Tik Tak Toe Choice Board by Beth Weeks
Landing of Perseverance and reading the book Curiosity
Environmental Science (File, Make a Copy) by Bridgette Ramirez
Dinosaur Choice Board (Made in Seesaw) by Mrs. Kilpatrick
Engineering & Space: STEM Choice Boards by Gail Felix
1st-5th grade Earth Science themed #STEAM Choice Boards by Christine Dixon (@christinekdixon)
Middle School Science by Gretchen Coe
What Lives Underground (File, Make a Copy) by Donna Indrakumaran (@fdk_donnaindra)
Grade 1 Science Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Kate Doyle (@K_Doyle_)
The Human Body by Denise von Minden (@denisevonminden)
Science Choice Boards from Visionary Teaching
Math Examples
Math Choice Boards Grades K-2 by Chelsea McClellan (@marvelousmcc)
Math Choice Boards Grades 3-5 by Chelsea McClellan (@marvelousmcc)
Math Choice Boards Grades 6-8 by Chelsea McClellan (@marvelousmcc)
Math - Create by Alyssa Hill (@mrshillqac23)
Quadratics Review Menu in Google Slides™(File, Make a Copy) by Caitlin Carmody
Rational and Irrational Numbers (Algebra I) (File, Make a Copy) by Joshua Schmidt
3 Math Choice Boards from Teacher Vision
K-5 Choice Boards (File, Make a Copy) by Laura Rogers
1st Grade Math by Beth Weeks
Virtual Manipulatives Shelf (File, Make a Copy) by Faith Morrow
Grade 6/7 Math Choice Board by Jordan Rappaport (@JRappaport27)
Grades 3/4 Choice Boards of Math Games by Launa Lopez (@lamalopez48)
Primary Geometry by Jackie Gerstein (@jackiegerstein)
Graphing & Writing Linear Equations Review Materials by Alex Isaacs (@mr_isaacs_math)
ELA Examples
English I Research by Chelsea Hamilton, Frisco ISD Librarian
February Phonemic Awareness by Lilyann Rose
The Outsiders (File, Make a Copy) from Golden Valley Unified School District
Literary Nonfiction Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Missy McCartney (@mccartney_missy)
A Midsummer's Night Dream (File, Make a Copy) by Dalal Mansour (@MrsMansour)
Student Choice Bio Book Project
Formative Assessment Verbs (File, Make a Copy) by Lisa Monthie (@lisamonthie and @WacoISDBL)
King Lear Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Danna Pearsall (@MrsDPearsall)
Read the Day Away iPad Activities (File, Make a Copy) by Laurie Guyon (@smilelearning)
About Me by Kara Lamb
Persuasive Speeches (File, Make a Copy) by Missy McCartney (@mccartney_missy)
Book Trailer Choice Board by Brenham ISD Tech Team (@BISDwiredTeam)
Bitmoji Library by (File, Make a Copy) by Jennifer Dalen
Reading Tik Tak Toe by Melissa Cantu De La Pena
November Above and Beyond by Amy Yeary (@astylishteacher)
Poetry Choice Board (Use Template) by Debbie Bermeo (@DebbieBerneo)
February Choice Boards by Shannon McClintock Miller
Word Work Choice Board by Kiersten McBurney (@mrsmcb_edu)
Social Studies Examples
Guaranteeing Justice by Chelsea Hamilton, Frisco ISD Librarian
Ancient Mesopotamia by @johnstonforMLs
Women in History - several boards by Torrey Trust (@torreytrust)
The 2021 Inauguration by Torrey Trust (@torreytrust)
APUSH Civil War by Brianna Davis (@MrsDavisRCHS)
Industrial Age (File, Make a Copy)
The First 100 Days (2021) by Torrey Trust (@torreytrust)
Texas Citizenship Choice Board by Peggy Reimers (@preimers)
Leading Figures of the Renaissance (File, Make a Copy)
Abolitionists (File, Make a Copy) taken from a presentation by Chris Miraglia (@MrMiraglia1)
Comparing Pilgrims, Puritans, and Quakers by Megan Ferne (@MeganFerne)
This or That: Ancient Greece (multiple pages) by Greta Sandler (@gret)
C-SPAN Classroom has lesson plans that include Choice Boards for Social Studies classes
Ancient Rome Choice Board by Lisa Whiston (@SrtaLisa)
Other Examples
3 Coding Choice Boards by Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller.bsky.social)
Meet the Teacher by syoung@palmer-isd.org
Groundhog's Day 2024 by Matt Dickey
Ground Hogs Day by 3DuxDesign
Super Bowl 2024 by Nita Jackson
Elementary Choice Board by Caitlin Tucker (Caitlin_Tucker)
Celebrate National Taco Day by Elementary Book Nerds (@BookNerdLibrary)
Unity Day Choice Board by Jennifer Mead (@healthatschool1)
February Bitmoji Classroom by Corey Martin
Elementary Let's Listen to a Podcast by Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmmiller)
End of the Year Choice Board by Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24
Star Wars Day Drawing Activity by Rachel Petrucelli
Star Wars Choice Board by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (Texas) Librarians (@GCISD)
Digital Media Design Student Choice Board by Torrey Trust (@torreytrust)
Virtual Makerspace by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (Texas) Librarians (@GCISD)
Dinosaur Choice Board in Seesaw by Mrs. Kilpatrick
Choice Boards in the Library from New Castle Elementary School
Summer Spanish (File, Make a Copy) by Kelley Armstrong
Coding for Grades PreK-3 by Shannon McClintock Miller
Coding for Grades 3-6 by Shannon McClintock Miller
Spanish-Speaking Countries Choice Board by Erika Clark
Computer Science Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Christine Dixon (@christinekdixon)
Outdoor Virtual Classrooms by Green Teacher
Alcohol Abuse Choice Board by Shelby Hosner (@ShelbygriggPE)
Digital Escape Room Choice Board by Karly Moura
Elementary Tech Choice Board by Jennifer Comiskey
Star Wars Day by Jess Longthorne
French-Speaking Destinations by Erin Higgins
German Cities Choice Board by Jenn Keller
November Choice Board by Linda Edwards (@LindaEdwardsi)
Family Choice Board by Susan Stewart (@TechCoachSusan)
I'm Done Activities by (@mr_isaacs_math) Inspired by @technologylaura
Grade 1 Choice Board in Buncee by Linda Edwards
Show What You Know Bingo (File, Make a Copy) by Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill)
Show What You Know Bingo Digital Storytelling (File, Make a Copy) by Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill)
Express Yourself (File, Make a Copy) by Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill)
Show What You Know Screencasting File, Make a Copy) by Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill)
Collections of Choice Boards in Multiple Content Areas
Elementary Choice Boards by Steve Morris (@merc_morris)
Elementary Choice Boards by Blue Valley Schools
Pinterest Board of Student Choice Boards & Learning Menus
Elem/Intermediate Reading Writing Math Choice Boards
Multiple Grade Level Choice Boards by Jefferson County Public Schools (@JCPSKY)
More Choice Boards by Jefferson County Public Schools (@JCPSKY)
Various Choice Boards from Global Connections (Vickie Morgado)
Middle School Choice Boards Rocky Fork Middle School
21 Best Choices Digital Boards Pinterest
Choice Boards (including Spanish versions) Read the World Distance and Digital Learning, Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris
Multiple Choice Boards by Shannon McClintock Miller (@shannonmiller)
Elementary Choice Boards by Chapman Public Schools (click on the dates to access different boards)
Administrator/PD/College Examples
Coaching Choice Board by Amanda Sears (@edtechsears)
Gamification + Game Based Learning by Jennifer Legarde (@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social)
Maker Spaces by Jennifer Legarde (@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social)
Elevator of Learning by Angie Bakke (@angiebakke) and Janet Corder (@corderj) from the Elevator Tower by Slides Mania
Technology PD Choice Board by (File, Make a Copy) by Ashley Jackson (@techcoachashley)
Frayer Model Exit Ticket Choice Board by Melissa Aveling (@fungooli)
Holiday Break Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Dr. Torrey Trust (@torreytrust)
Summer Learning PD by Natalie DavisPresentation Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Laurie Guyon (@smilelearning)
Nearpod PD (File, Make a Copy) by Janet Corder & Angie Bakke (@corderj & @angiebakke)
EdTech Choice Board by Ernest Gonzales
PD BINGO: Voice and Choice in Professional Development by Bubble Up Classroom (@coreythornblad and @libraryms)
Choice Boards for Teacher PD by Amy Banas
Tic-Tac-Toe Your Way to Teacher Choice: A New Model for PD by Debra Campbell & Michael McDonough
Choice Boards for Teachers by Stella Pollard (@Stella_Pollard)
Best Practice Group Choice Board (File, Make a Copy) by Nick Donato
Personalize Your Summer PD by Genevieve Pacada (@PacadaVision)
Game of Tech by Janet Corder (@corderj)
Super Tech (iPads) (File, Make a Copy) by Janet Corder (@corderj)
Templates & Examples
Choice Boards in Canva - Education Account
The Ultimate Choice Board Bundle by Kasey Bell (@ShakeUpLearning)
Throw the Dice Choice Template by Amanda Sandoval (@historysandoval)
19 Choice Board Templates by Laura Cahill (@LauraAnnCahill)
Coaching Choice Boards by Pam Hubler (@specialtechie)
Choice Board Templates (File, Make a Copy) by Erin Flanagan (@Erintegration)
Tic-Tac-Toe (File, Make a Copy) by Amanda Sandoval (@historysandoval)Game Board (File, Make a Copy) by Amanda Sandoval (@historysandoval)
Tic-Tac-Toe by Kasey Bell (@ShakeUpLearning)
Digital Menu for Student Creation by Tom Spall (@Tommyspall)
Choice Board Template by Nick LaFave (@NFLaFave)
Show What You Know by Amanda Sandoval (@historysandoval)
Fortnite Digital Menu for Student Creation by Tom Spall (@Tommyspall)
Tic Tac Techo by J2 Training (@corderj & @joangore)
Choice Board Template in Buncee by Jenallee @Jenallee1
Buncee Choice Boards by Buncee
How to Create Choice Boards Using Buncee Templates
Slides Mania - Select Choice Boards from the Education Tab
Resources
Setting Up Choice Boards in Math and Science by Katherine Rowe
How Choice Boards Energize Teachers for Professional Development and Video Reflection by Edthena
Teacher PD Choice Boards, Learning Menus and Playlists by
Arjana BlazicChoice Boards: Made for Adult Education by Debbie Jensen
Choice Boards: A Powerful Way to Engage & Assess Your Students by Visionary Teaching
Choice Boards: Benefits, Design Tips & Differentiation by Dr. Catlin Tucker
Designing a Standards-aligned Choice Board (with AI) by Dr. Catlin Tucker
Level Up Your Choice Boards with AI: Tools for Ultimate UDL Design by Maiba Carter
Making Choice Boards Easy & Organized For All Students To Access & Use by Shannon McClintock Miller
The Four Ingredients of an Effective Choice Board by Dr. Matt Bergman
Using Choice Boards to Boost Student Engagement by Megan Allen and Mary Phillips
Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference? by Catlin Tucker
How to Create Choice Boards in Canva Tutorial by Canva
Make a Canva Bingo Card/Choice Board from Engage Their Minds
4 Ways to Design Effective Choice Boards by Learn Lead Grow
Choice Boards by Amanda Sandoval
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Choice Boards by Nick LaFave
Diving Into Digital Choice Boards with GAFE by Kelsey Ray (@ReadingRay)
Design Your Own Digital Choice Board by Caitlin Tucker
5 Reasons to Use DIGITAL Choice Boards in the Classroom by Julie Smith
Tic Tac Toe Choice Board Video by Michele Araujo
Giving Students a Choice with Their Learning by Tika Epstein
3 Reasons to Use DIGITAL Choice Boards in Your Elementary Classroom by Kristin Yann
A Teacher's Guide on Digital Choice Boards by Kasey Bell
Using Choice Board to Engage and Empower by Holly Mecher (@HollyMecher)
6 Ideas for Infusing Choice into the Math Classroom by Matt Miller (@jmattmiller)
Tutorial for Creating Choice Boards with Canva and the Hyperlink Slides Choice Board Add-on by Alice Keeler (@alicekeeler)
Assessment
How are teachers assessing student work when using Choice Boards?
Students can:- upload work into Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, etc.
- record audio responses directly onto a Padlet Wall
- fill out a Google Form Exit Ticket
- complete a Socrative, Quizizz, Gimkit, Wordwall, Blooket or Kahoot quiz
- record a short video/screencast explaining their process and/or product
- screenshot their work and send it to the teacher
Bitmoji Classrooms
Bitmoji Classrooms are being used to creatively teach lessons and give students a choice in how to learn content, select reading materials, videos, etc. Several of the examples listed above are Bitmoji Classrooms. You can use the content on Classrooms and remove the Bitmoji if you prefer.
Tutorials/Blogs/Resources:
What is a Bitmoji Classroom and How Can I Build One? by Luke Edwards
Bitmoji Classrooms Slide Deck by Lisa Mazariego
How to Create a Bitmoji Classroom with PowerPoint by Krystal L Smith
Using Bitmoji Interactive Google Classrooms in Speech Language Therapy by Natalie Snyders
15 Awesome Virtual Bitmoji Classroom Ideas by Amie of Glitter Meets Glue
Bitmoji Classroom Scenes & Virtual Classroom Backgrounds by Erin Flanagan
Interactive Classrooms with Bitmoji by Sharing Kindergarten
Virtual Classroom Resources by Jillian Gerra
Facebook Groups:
Ask to join these groups for lots of ideas, templates, and more!
- Bitmoji Craze for Educators
- Bitmoji Classrooms for Teams
- Bitmoji Style Classroom (Distance Learning)
- Digital INBs & Binders
