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"The only limitation you have is your imagination."
The following resources are intended for students & teachers to create unique and expressive videos, infographics, book covers, brochures, and much more!
App | Description | Example |
Adobe Creative Cloud Express | FREE app that allows users to create: logos, flyers, banners, videos, posters. App can be used collaboratively. |
No. 1 |
Canva | FREE design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, story boarding, documents, and other visual content. App can be used collaboratively. | No. 1 No. 2 Making Videos w/Canva |
Vista Create | "Create eye-catching visual content for social media in minutes - it’s easy, fast, and free!" | No. 1 |
iPad Photography Apps (paid & free) |
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. -Philippians 4:9
There is a wealth of information available to us and it is impossible to keep up with it all. Below are resources with the intention to provide you with insight, tips & tricks, lesson ideas, and updates.
The following sheet is workable document containing G-Suite Hacks. If you have a hack that you would like to share, comment on the document with the resource and it will be added after review.
There are hundreds of learning apps that can meet the learning needs of your students. Below is a working list of interactive apps that have been used in the classroom. DO NOT feel that the goal is to use all of them.
Suggestion: Select 3 that you would like to use this semester, quarter, or month that are versatile, easy to use/implement, and that you feel comfortable using. If you are satisfied with those 3, stick with them. If not, try a different one or set of 3 to use in your classroom.
Resource | Description | Example |
Microsoft Teams Reading Progress | is a free tool designed to support educators in creating personalized reading experiences that build confidence and reading fluency in their students. Built into Assignments in Teams, Reading Progress passages are easy to create and differentiate for impactful instruction. Reading Progress has now fully rolled out globally! | Student Assignment Walk-Through |
Edpuzzle | attach questions to YouTube videos at desired moments | Tutorial Teacher Example |
Flipgrid! | video recorded interactive discussion board & assignments | Teacher Example Teacher Example |
Scratch Jr. | FREE app for tablets and Chromebooks that teaches students (Pre K- 1st grade) the basics of coding | Example |
Google Coding Curriculum | FREE coding curriculum from Google for students 3rd-8th grade. | Example |
ABCMouse (YouTube) | contains engaging & interactive videos for children (Pre K - 1st grade levels) | ABCMouse (YouTube) |
GoNoodle | contains engaging & interactive videos for children (Pre K - 1st grade levels) | GoNoodle |
Kahoot! | is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages! | Example Puzzle Example |
Padlet | is a free board creator that can be used to create: discussion boards, timelines, organize notes, and warm-up activities. | 10 Class Uses Teaching Ideas |
Quizlet Live | a collaborative interactive review game for students | Example |
Quizizz | gamification review for various grade levels; can create your own or use one that is publically created | Tutorial |
Peardeck (Google) Peardeck (Microsoft) |
(available both Google & Microsoft) allows teachers to build interactive presentations and lessons with questions for students to answer; can create your own or one that is publically created | Teacher Example |
Thinglink | allows students to create an interactive environment based upon a topic | Walkthrough Teacher Example |
Nearpod | Real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamification, and activities (free for teachers) | Introduction |
Topic |
Audio |
Video |
Resources |
Cross-Curricular Music Video Project |
Cross-Curricular Music Video Project Lesson | Cross-Curricular Music Video Project Lesson | Student Example #1 Student Example #2 |
Device Management |
Device Management | Device Management | Student Device Inventory Template Device Management Inventory Template |
Classroom Setup, Device Management, Digital Citizenship, Alternative Assessment Ideas |
Episode #3 | Episode #3 |
There will be moments in the school year where you may require a sub, provide supporting materials, or want to implement the station rotation model.
Below are tools that are beneficial for screen recording to show procedures or provide step by step walk-throughs for your students.
Zoom | Microsoft Teams |
Google Meet | iMovie |
Screencastomatic | Screencastify |
Loom |
There are many resources available for STREAM. Below is the current compiled list. We strongly encourage you to check your county's library resources, as they have many free resources for STREAM, research, eBooks, and Maker Spaces.
If you have an additional resource, complete the additional resource survey in the 'Additional Resources' tab.
The resource below was created with the goal to integrate technology across all subjects (w/programming) that encourages students to create in order to see the impact of their learning.
If you would like to share an example on how your class met a competency, comment on the document below and it will be added after review.
We have the technology, great! How do I use technology to enhance student learning, classroom experience, and community?
Below are a few examples of how to accomplish the above. If you have a practice, lesson plan that incorporates technology, contact Brandon France at [email protected].