Tier 1

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:

drive.google.com

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

Gimkit

DESCRIPTION:

Gamification of formative assessment, also can do homework assignments, 10+ game modes and growing, engaging to students with powerups etc. Or have students create questions and submit them for approval. - The District has Pro licenses for GimKit.


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

Discovery Education

DESCRIPTION:

Provides video content, ready-to-use activities, useful teaching and assessment tools, and professional learning resources.


HOW TO ACCESS:

ClassLink


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


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

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

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