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Name |
Description |
Subjects and Grade levels |
Restrictions or Requirements |
Cost |
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This is the district Ed Tech resource site. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Website |
Free |
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Augmented reality. Print documents, color them and turn them into augmented reality 3D images on screen or on individual devices. Explore different parts of the human body through app. Free lessons included. |
Science Grades that study the body (5th) |
App based needs IOS or Android. Project or have students use individual devices |
Free |
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Create an avatar of yourself. If you don’t want to use actual pictures of yourself, create an avatar with is app. Images are pre made once you design yourself. Warning some images are appropriate for school and some are not. |
All Teachers |
IOS or Android device |
Free |
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Classroom management system. Randomizes selection of students like equity sticks. You can assign a grade for each response. |
All Subjects All Grades |
App based needs IOS or Android |
$4.99 one time fee |
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Classroom management program. Game based management system that assigns different type of role playing characters to each student. Students gain experience points and take health damage depending on how they act at school. Students work together to try and stay alive. Parent contact component available as well. |
All Subjects Upper Grades recommended |
Teacher needs a computer. Students can access with computer but not required |
Basic Free Subscription for additional features |
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Classroom management system. Keep track of positive and negative behavior. Directly message parents. Post things to a shared feed. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Teacher needs computer or app IOS or Android |
Free |
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This is the Fisher and Frey website. There are links to PowerPoint presentations that describe the close reading process. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Website |
Free |
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Introduction to blockly coding. Use this site to promote basic coding skills. Students can work on teacher directed assignments or they can choose their own activities. Promote basic computer programing through youth targeted activities. |
Computer Science/Math/ Language Arts All Grades |
Web Based |
Free |
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Common Core standard. This is a link to the common core website. It explains what the standards are, why we have them, etc. |
Language Arts/ Math All Grades |
Website |
Free |
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Assessment site. Create interactive tests using common core standards. Question styles include all the same as on the SBAC. Basicly you can create your own SBAC test on whatever standards you want. Teacher created questions or draw from a shared database. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Basic Free Subscription for additional features |
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This is Coach Ellen Ferguson’s ELD technology resources. How to use technology to support english learners do better on CELDT. There are also ELD lesson plans. |
ELD 3-6 |
Web Based |
Free |
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Augmented reality. Take paper blocks and turn them into interactive augmented reality blocks. Elements on blocks are represented in visual form. Place two blocks together and see the reaction. Click on screen for more information about the elements or reaction. Free lessons included. |
Science Grades that study elements (5th) |
App based IOS or Android. Project or have student use their own devices |
Free |
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The Foss website has some digital resources for teaching the Foss science kits. Unfortunately many of the resources are blocked because they require paid access. There are some activities available if you login as a guest. |
Science All Grades |
Web Based |
Paid with some Free features |
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Math and Language Arts program. Starts with a diagnostic and student can work at their own level. Assignments can be pushed out to students and override the adapted work. Students are rewarded with “coins” for using the program. |
Math and Language Arts All Grades |
Web Based |
Basic Free subscription for additional features |
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Assessment site. Create your own assessments. Upload your own files like pdf files and add interactive response styles for students. Many possibilities with this site. Responses can include free draw, multiple choice, true false, and short answer. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free |
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Videos to make students move. Promotes action in 3-20 min movies. Project the video and have students do the physical actions with the characters on screen. Silly but the students like it and they get active. Great for rainy day. |
PE All Grades |
Web Based |
Free |
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Classroom management system. Push out and collect assignments digitally. Score and return assignments digitally. Students can submit any form of assignments. Teachers can push out all forms of content to students. Extra Help Link |
All Subjects Grades 1-6 |
Web Based Target 1:1 |
Free with District Account |
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Virtual reality. Take students on virtual reality trips to places on earth and in space. Limitation: only one student can take the trip per cardboard and device. Multiple free apps that are compatible with Google Cardboard. |
Science/social studies All Grades |
IOS or Android plus VR headset |
$10 and up for headset App Free |
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Web based word processing. Share and collaborate with others. Accessible from any computer connected to the internet. Embed images, tables, and links to create awesome hyperdocs, digital notebooks and more. Extra Help Link |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free with District GAFE Account |
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Create digital posters. Create documents on a single canvas. Canvas can easily be resized. Good for infographics and digital posters. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free with District GAFE Account |
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This is your cloud based version of a hard drive. All of google created resources in one location (docs, sheets, forms, drawings, photos, forms etc). Extra Help Link |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free part of a GAFE account |
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Assessment/survey/feedback service from Google. Create feedback forms easily. Can also be used for choose your own adventure writing assignment with pictures. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free part of GAFE account |
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Popular maps program can be educationally useful. Replace your old wall map with Google Maps projected. Many possibilities for students to interact with My Maps and more. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free part of a GAFE account |
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Create your own website. Inform students of homework and assignments through the site. Give parents information about current events. Promote student work through the site. Example of Mr. Doherty’s class website. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free part of a GAFE account |
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Web based presentation service like power point. Easily share presentations and create presentations with many multimedia possibilities. Extra Help Link |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free part of a GAFE account* |
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Parents and students can access their Renaissance Account from home. Students can work on Accelerated Math practices at home. Parents can see reading progress and scores. Parents can sign up for email alerts. Make parents accountable. |
Reading and Math All Grades |
Web Based |
Free with the district paid subscription |
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Common Core style questions by skill. Free version needs to be shared out by the teacher but students can practice targeted skills in multiple subject levels. Paid version has many more teacher features. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Basic Free Subscription for additional features |
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Quiz program. Good for checking for understanding. Students read a projected question and the answers, then click the corresponding answer choice on their device. Teacher made quizzes or a searchable database. |
All subjects Grades 1-6 |
Web Based |
Free |
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Coding basics. Teach programing and coding foundational skills to younger students. Content for k-5 but really targeted to students beginning with coding. |
Computer Science Grades k-3 |
Web Based |
Free |
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Lexia is a phonics program to help students build vocabulary and reading skills. Lexia targets gaps in learning |
Reading All Grades |
Web Based |
District Paid |
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Interactive presentation tool. Take powerpoint or google slides to the next level with Nearpod. Include activities for students to complete and questions to answer. Control the student screen when in class and allow student to work at their own pace as homework. Create your own presentations or download pre made presentations (some free some paid). |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Basic Free |
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Assessment and gradebook site. Create standards based assessments that students can take on or offline. The Alisal gradebook is now connected through OARS. The gradebook is connected to the report card and an electronic report card can be printed. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
District Paid |
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Create and collaborate on an interactive wall. Students can post written comments or answers to questions. Video and pictures can be posted as well. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web or IOS or Android device |
Basic Free $45 a year for added features |
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Math based role playing game. Students can work on teacher determined assignments and standards, or the game assigns math standards to them if none are set by the teacher. Students can work at home. |
Math Grades 1-6 |
Web Based |
Basic Free Subscription for additional features |
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This program is used across grade levels at Creekside. Tests reading and math skill levels. Promotes independent reading, comprehension, and vocabulary development. Standards based math practice. Multiple choice or open ended math practice. |
Reading/Math All Grades |
Web Based |
District Paid |
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Allows Renaissance Place users access at home. Parents can check reading and math scores and goal progress. Students can work on math practice at home but can not take any tests. |
Reading/math All Grades |
Web Based |
District Paid |
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Coding. This is a step up from Code Studios. Students use blockly coding to create their own animations, games, etc. This is open ended and does not have lessons built in like Code Studios. Students can be creative. Additional Support Presentation |
All Subjects Grades 3-6 |
Web Based |
Free |
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Assessment site. Create your own assessments, open ended questions, multiple choice, multiple selection, and short answer. |
All Subjects All Grades |
Web Based |
Free |
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Digital Storytelling. Create digital stories with animations. Teacher can use to make lessons more engaging. Assign to students for teaching multiple writing styles. |
Language Arts All Grades |
Web Based |
Basic Free Full features $60 a year |
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Thinking maps are a way for students to map out the writing process before writing. Each thinking map has specific writing strategies behind it. This site has free downloadable maps if you sign up and reasons why you should use them. |
Witing All Grades |
Web Based |
Free |
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Interactive maps. Drop pins and write about locations. Include pictures and other information. Show the route historical or fictional characters take. Create your own tour depending on what the students are studying. |
Language Arts/Social Studies Grades 3-6 |
Web Based |
Free |
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Coach Ben highly recommends twitter to build your professional learning network. Follow inspiring educators to get great ideas. Connect with educators around the world. |
Professional Development All Teachers |
Web or IOS or Android device |
Free |
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Advanced coding. Designed to transition students from blockly to actual coding. This is for advanced students only. Students can practice open ended coding. Can also be used to teach math and order of operations. |
All Subjects Grades 5 and up |
Web Based |
Free |
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Math program for a flipped classroom. Aligned to Engage NY Math. Video demonstrations of lessons and work for students to complete online in order with Engage NY. |
Math Grades 1-5 |
Designed for 1:1 |
Free |
Google Apps, Extensions and Add-ons
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Name |
Description |
Type |
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Quick timer to project. |
Chrome Extension |
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Blocks ads on YouTube |
Chrome Extension |
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Provides a window that you can type in and then enlarge for students to view. |
Chrome Extension |
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Create math equations and graphs in Google Docs |
Docs Add-on |
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Google Classroom App Google Classroom Extension |
Quickly access and share resources to your students via Google Classroom. |
Chrome App Chrome Extension |
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Takes a long web address and makes it small. The shortened address is case sensitive. |
Chrome Extension |
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Pocket App Save to Pocket Extension |
Put websites in your pocket to view later. Stores websites that you don’t have time to visit but don’t want to put as a bookmark or email yourself. Just put it in your pocket. Works across devices. |
Chrome App anp Chrome Extension |
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Manage your students’ websites created with their GAFE account. Currently sites for students is blocked but we are working to change this in the future. |
Sheets Add-on |
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Captures images on the screen. You can make a picture of any area on your screen while on the web. Takes videos and you can create gifs. Puts all files in your Google Drive. |
Chrome Extension |
