This summary brings together the tools discussed in the three Teach Digi learning nuggets. Each tool supports a different aspect of student–external interaction in case-based learning: from initiating contact and presenting solutions to collecting expert feedback.

1. Communication Tools

Purpose: Support contact and ongoing exchange between students and externals.
 Used to:

• Arrange interviews, mentoring sessions, or workplace visits
• Share preparation materials and follow-up questions
• Maintain professional communication throughout the case process

Examples of tool types:

• Email or messaging apps (e.g. for appointment requests or clarifications)
• Video conferencing tools (e.g. for expert interviews or Q&A sessions)
• Collaboration platforms (e.g. to organise shared files and messages)

See more in the learning nugget “Communication tools”

2. Presentation Software

Purpose: Help students present their case findings clearly and professionally to externals.
 Used to:

• Communicate solutions in a structured way (problem–analysis–solution)
• Support live or remote delivery with visual aids
• Enable externals to follow and respond to student work

Examples of tool types:

• Slide creation tools (e.g. for collaborative, visual presentations)
• Interactive formats (e.g. with zooming structures or branching flows)
• Screen sharing (e.g. during remote expert feedback sessions)

See more in the learning nugget “Presentation software”

3. Polling Tools

Purpose: Encourage externals to actively engage with students and provide structured feedback.
 Used to:

• Let externals vote on student proposals or rank solutions
• Simulate decision-making exercises
• Collect reactions and feedback during or after student presentations

Examples of tool types:

• Live polling tools (e.g. for quick votes or idea scoring)
• Survey tools (e.g. for structured reflection after the session)
• Interactive polls built into presentations

See more in the learning nugget “Polling tools”

This summary can serve as a quick reference when preparing student–external interactions in your own case-based teaching. Use it to choose the most appropriate tool for your goals and teaching context.