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Reading, comprehension, literacy, writing, and project-based learning. It engages K–8 students to help them become informed global citizens and further connect them to digital fiction and nonfiction books—a first-of-its-kind feature for classrooms.
myON, by Renaissance, has expanded its literacy ecosystem to include Renaissance myON News, powered by News-O-Matic Formats: Web-based, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Chrome OS. Website: ...
Coaching platform enables teacher PD using teaching videos and online collaboration tools
Formats: Web-based, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Chrome OS. Website: www.edthena.com Edthena is a classroom observation platform which makes video-based coaching and p...
A digital portfolio for students to create, share and showcase their smarts
Format : web-based platform Website: www.bulbapp.com What does it help with? As students consider college and career readiness, it can be overwhelming to think ...
A privacy-compliant bridge for care coordination among educators, providers, and families.
12-word description of app/product: A privacy-compliant bridge for care coordination among educators, providers, and families. Formats: Online platform (available on all browsers) and mobi...
An interactive tool for exploring Earth's ecosystems, climate, biodiversity and human impacts
Formats: App for iOS and website based. Website: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/biomeviewer What does it help with? It is an engaging tool that gets students thinking about ot...
A free tool designed to help educators determine their students’ progress toward ACT and SAT benchmarks as early as 6th grade, and up to 12th grade.
Formats: Free web page available on all browsers. Website: https://www.renaissance.com/act-sat-benchmark-tool/ What does it help with? This is a free tool designed to help educ...
Digital publisher with engaging, comprehensive curriculum and test prep materials for districts
12 word description of app/product: Digital publisher with engaging, comprehensive curriculum and test prep materials for districts Formats: Shmoop online courses and test prep ca...
An Animation App to Engage Your Students
Bringing the creative experience and learning to another level with Plotagon Website: https://plotagon.com/education Formats: Plotagon is available as a free download...
Teacher-parent communication tool that helps students succeed, for free!
Formats : iOS, Android and web. Website : Goappletree.com What does it help with? Appletree provides a simple platform with a well-designed user interface for te...
Comprehensive, interactive math e-books for 3rd and 4th Grade
Formats: Available on iPad, iPhone and Mac. Website: http://www.baobabeducation.com/ Once the e-books are downloaded, no Internet connection is needed. What do they help w...
From assignments to collaboration, Showbie is an easy-to-use classroom management platform
Formats: Website and app for iOS devices Website: www.showbie.com Showbie is an easy-to-use classroom management platform. It helps teachers bring their classroom tog...
A digital portfolio for students to create, share & showcase their smarts
Format : Web-based platform Website: www.bulbapp.com What does it help with? As students consider college and career readiness, it can be overwhelming...
Yup provides on-demand math homework help for students in grades 3-12.
12 word description of app/product: Yup provides on-demand math homework help for students in grades 3-12. Formats: Website and app for iOS devices The Yup app is available on Appl...
TypeTastic School Edition is a gamified K-12 keyboarding curriculum.
12 word description of app/product: TypeTastic School Edition is a gamified K-12 keyboarding curriculum. Formats: Website Website: https://edu.typetastic.com What does it he...
Studytracks puts music to curriculum to drive student engagement, retention and achievement.
12-word description of app/product: Studytracks puts music to curriculum to drive student engagement, retention and achievement. Formats: App for Android and iOS devices Website ...
Free teacher-optimized version of the award-winning, comprehensive ABCmouse Early Learning Academy app/website.
12 word description of app/product: Free teacher-optimized version of the award-winning, comprehensive ABCmouse Early Learning Academy app/website. Formats: Website and app for iOS, An...
A comprehensive SEL platform giving teachers access to training resources to teach the whole child
12 word description of app/product: A comprehensive SEL platform giving teachers access to training resources to teach the whole child Formats: Website and mobile-friendly (mobile compli...
Design, make and learn with augmented reality and 3D printing.
12 word description of app/product: Design, make and learn with augmented reality and 3D printing. Formats: iOS and Android app for tablets and smartphones; website for teacher dashboard...
An online platform to manage all aspects of your school events
12-word description of app/product: An online platform to manage all aspects of your school events Formats: My School Dance is designed to work on any internet-enabled device. Webs...
Digital supplemental ELA program to develop close reading skills in grades 6-8
12 word description of app/product: Digital supplemental ELA program to develop close reading skills in grades 6-8 Formats: Website Website: https://www.amplify.com/closereading/ ...
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