District Recommended
EdTech Tools
Your library digital media specialist can assist you with these applications
Google Workspace
DESCRIPTION:
Creation and collaboration tools for file storage, email, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, calendar, Forms, websites, drawing, and more.
HOW TO ACCESS:
gmail.com
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
NearPod
DESCRIPTION:
The swiss army know of tools. Nearpod makes interactive presentations and can gather data on student understanding by adding formative assessments, simulations, dynamic media, gamification, and more with over 20 different types of activities and content. Thousands of pre-made content makes getting started easier. Teacher led or student paced.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Flocabulary
DESCRIPTION:
Hip-hop videos and instructional activities that
promote literacy and spark creativity. Engage students in academically rigorous content built for both front of class and distance learning settings.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Screencastify
DESCRIPTION:
A great Chrome extension to record, edit, and share videos.
HOW TO ACCESS:
Chrome extension
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
EdPuzzle
DESCRIPTION:
HOW TO ACCESS:
Teachers use Classlink for content search, editing, uploading; Teachers use Canvas to assign to students; Students use Canvas to access assignments
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
TeachingBooks
DESCRIPTION:
An online book database assisting with finding multimedia resources, lesson plans, and links to extend curriculum in the classroom around books.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Cleartouch
DESCRIPTION:
Cleartouch basics. Snow.live and Snowflake are used for interactive activities (making and using ones from their community), Note and Canvas can be used for the document camera and basic whiteboarding, Collage can wirelessly mirror a device screen to the Cleartouch
HOW TO ACCESS:
Snow.live is in Classlink, rest is software on the Cleartouch PC or teacher laptop
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Flip (FlipGrid)
DESCRIPTION:
Flipgrid is a video discussion platform that helps educators see and hear from every student in class and foster a fun and supportive social learning environment. Easy to use and kids enjoy it.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
TexQuest
DESCRIPTION:
Access to a large number of different online databases and resources for research and information gathering.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Sora eBooks
DESCRIPTION:
E-books - search, reserve, and check-out e-books.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Tumblebooks
DESCRIPTION:
A curated database of children’s e-books and includes animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. (Elementary)
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
PebbleGo
DESCRIPTION:
A curricular content hub. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
HOW TO ACCESS:
ClassLink
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist
Quizizz
DESCRIPTION:
a gamified student engagement platform that offers multiple features
HOW TO ACCESS:
quizizz.com; for students to play quizizz.com/join
PAID VERSION: Secondary Only
FREE VERSION: K-5
WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP:
Library Digital Media Specialist