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Online & blended tools for engaging live or ansynchronous learning

Mary Northum • September 19, 2025

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This post takes a look at five online and blending learning tools: Clover Learning, H5P, Perusall, Edpuzzle, and Nearpod. These tools help you deliver accessible, engaging learning that students can complete live and/or asynchronously. Mix formats—interactive lessons, social annotation, and video with in-video checks—to reinforce LMRT concepts like X-ray production, radiation safety, positioning, and imaging systems. Each pick favors quick setup, LMS compatibility, and captions/transcripts.

Clover Learning LMRT & Radiography Training, Exam Prep, and CE

Website: Clover Learning

Clover Learning is an all-in-one platform for LMRT and radiography students that combines byte-sized video lessons, lesson quizzes & module assessments, and ARRT-style question banks with mock exams—aimed at confidence building and board prep (they highlight a 96% pass rate). The catalog includes targeted plans for Radiography, Limited Radiography (LMRT), CT/MRI, and more, with ASRT-approved CE/CQR for continuing education. Educators can license academic plans for cohorts. Learners can subscribe individually.

For LMRT: The Limited Radiography track packages anatomy, positioning, radiation safety, and exam-style practice in one place—ideal for remediation and structured self-study.

Pros: Comprehensive, exam-aligned content, bite-sized modules, and CE options in the same ecosystem.
Cons: Paid subscription/licensing. Success depends on aligning modules to your course map and using the analytics to target weak spots.

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H5P create interactive modules inside your LMS

Website: H5P (hosted), H5P (open-source)

H5P lets you build interactive content—interactive video, course presentations, branching scenarios, image hotspots, quizzes, and more—directly for the web or your LMS. The hosted service (H5P.com) includes LTI integration with major LMSs and “50+” content-type templates; institutions typically license this for easy authoring and analytics. If you’re comfortable self-hosting, the open-source plugins for WordPress, Moodle, or Drupal let you create and reuse H5P activities at low cost.

For LMRT: You can assemble a step-by-step “Image Chain” module with short checks after each stage, or an Interactive Video that pauses for radiation-safety questions.

Pros: Fast authoring, reusable objects, LMS grade pass-back (via LTI).
Cons: The best reporting and live-engagement features live on H5P.com. Large media still needs careful hosting.

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H5P Interactive Video tutorial (official)

Perusall social annotation with auto-scoring & LMS grade sync

Website: Perusall

Perusall turns readings (PDFs, articles, textbooks) into social, annotated discussions, encouraging students to ask questions and reply in-context before class. It includes analytics (e.g., a student confusion report) and automated scoring of engagement across instructor-defined criteria; LMS integration supports single-click access and gradebook sync (LTI 1.3).

For LMRT: Upload a short radiation-safety protocol or positioning guide and ask students to tag misconceptions or safety steps—perfect for adult learners working asynchronously.

Pros: Active reading, visible thinking, instructor time-savers; easy roster/grade sync.
Cons: Auto-scoring needs light tuning. PDFs with complex layouts may require prep for best readability.

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Edpuzzle interactive video with embedded questions & analytics

Website: Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle lets you embed questions, notes, and voiceovers into videos, then assign and track student progress—great for 2–5 minute micro-lectures or quick skill checks. It integrates with LMSs (e.g., Canvas, Google Classroom) for assignment links and grade pass-back, keeping everything in one place. The platform offers a free plan (with activity limits) and paid school/district options; it’s a low-friction way to pilot interactive video in one unit before scaling.

For LMRT Clip a positioning demo, add 3–4 checkpoints, and export scores to your LMS gradebook to surface misconceptions early.

Pros: Very fast to learn, captions/subtitles supported, strong analytics.
Cons: Long/complex edits are better in a full editor. Free plan caps stored activities until upgraded or managed institutionally.

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Nearpod live or student-paced interactive lessons with reports

Website: Nearpod

Nearpod delivers interactive slides, activities, and videos in either Live (synchronous) or Student-Paced (asynchronous) mode, and includes instant reports after sessions. You can start from thousands of pre-made lessons and interactive videos, or build your own with polls, drawing, matching, and embedded questions. Pricing includes a free tier and paid Gold/Platinum teacher plans, with site licenses for institutions; check current storage and class-size limits before adopting.

For LMRT: Run a weekly 10-minute pulse-check on exposure math or positioning, then flip to student-paced review for remediation.

Pros: Quick engagement, flexible delivery modes, big content library.
Cons: Advanced storage/roster sizes and some features require paid plans. Be mindful of screen fatigue—short activities win.

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