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One Tab Worth Sharing
Show a partner one bookmarked tool, resource, or shortcut that earns its place on your laptop.
Time8–12 minutes
Group size2–100 people
FormatPartners
MaterialsLaptops or tablets, Optional shared resource list
What this accomplishes
Educators open one digital resource they genuinely use and give a two-minute tour: what it helps with, how they use it, and one limitation. Partners swap, then save only what is relevant.
- Exchange useful digital resources
- Encourage honest peer recommendations
Before you begin
Materials
- Laptops or tablets
- Optional shared resource list
Preparation
- Ask participants to bring or open a device
- Clarify that paid products and student data should not be displayed
What to say
“Open one tab, bookmark, template, or shortcut that genuinely earns its keep. Give your partner the honest tour—including when it is not the right tool.”
How to run it
- 1
Give everyone one minute to choose and open a resource.
- 2
In pairs, person A gives a two-minute tour.
- 3
Person B asks one practical question, then roles switch.
- 4
Invite pairs to exchange links only when both people want them.
- 5
Optionally collect recommendations in a shared list with a one-sentence use case.
Prompts to use
What problem does this resource solve?
What is the first useful thing someone should try?
What limitation or caution should they know?
Who is most likely to find it useful?
Adapt it to the room
Small group
Use a round-robin with a strict two-minute demonstration limit.
Large group
Keep sharing in pairs and collect links through a form rather than a whole-group report.
Virtual
Use screen sharing in pairs or post a screenshot and short explanation in a shared document.
Accessibility & inclusion
- Allow a verbal recommendation without opening a device.
- Share links in accessible text rather than QR codes alone.
- Remind participants to close email, gradebooks, and other private information before sharing screens.
Debrief, if useful
What resource is worth exploring later—not necessarily right now?
What made a recommendation feel trustworthy?
Why it works—and what can go wrong
Why it works
A live, brief demonstration conveys more than a list of links, and naming limitations keeps the exchange practical rather than promotional.
Watch out for
- Do not require anyone to download or create an account during the activity.
- Protect student, staff, and personal information visible on screens.