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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/ ...

Digital Supplemental Program for Fractions that Blends Adaptive Learning with Interactive Storytelling

12 word description of app/product: Digital supplemental program for fractions that blends adaptive learning with interactive storytelling   Formats: Website Website:    https://ww...

Online Professional Learning

  12 word description of app/product: Online professional learning. Micro-learning, social learning, and coaching develop key leadership skills. Formats: Website LMS that can be accessed...

Verso Learning Provides High-Impact Teaching Resources Through a Cloud-Based Platform

12-word description of app/product: Verso Learning provides high-impact teaching resources through a cloud-based platform.   Formats: Web/Cloud-based as well as apps for iOS & Androi...

A Learning Portfolio Platform that Promotes Student Ownership and Parent Engagement

Format: Website and apps for iOS and Android Website: www.freshgrade.com   What does it help with? FreshGrade enables deeper conversations about learning in the classroom. The port...

Introducing ClassLink OneSync- Account Provisioning Done Right!

12-word description of app/product: ClassLink OneSync automatically imports your SIS and HR user lists into Microsoft Active Directory, Google, and Office365. Website: https://www.classli...

Provides Support for Rigorous Reading Instruction in a Small Group Setting

12-word description of app/product: BookNook provides support for rigorous reading instruction in a small group setting Formats: Website, app for chromebooks and Android or iOS devices...

Digital Storytelling: Powerful Visual Communication, Made Easy

Formats: Website-based Website: www.storyboardthat.com Storyboard That helps build critical thinking skills, communication through storytelling, sequencing, creativity, timelines, unders...

A Classroom Writing Platform That Improves Literacy Outcomes For K-12 Schools

Short description of app/product: Write About is a classroom writing platform that improves literacy outcomes for K-12 schools by helping students to write more and grow as writers. Forma...

A Fully Integrated and Mobile Platform Focused on Improving Teaching and Learning in the Classroom

Short description of app/product:   Sibme is a fully integrated web and mobile platform focused on improving teaching and learning in the classroom. Sibme can be used to build online lear...

SAM Space Education: A Programming App That Teaches Students How to Apply Computational Thinking to Design Algorithms and Programs

  Short description of app/product: SAM Space Education is a programming app that teaches students how to apply computational thinking to design algorithms and programs. It can be paired ...

Award-Winning Education Technology That Empowers Teachers to Transform Instruction

Short description of app/product:   Nearpod is award-winning education technology that empowers teachers to transform instruction and is used by 3 in 5 districts across the US. Nearpod’s s...

Bring stories to life and encourage a love of reading with Augmented Reality!

  12 word description of app/product:   Bring stories to life and encourage a love of reading with Augmented Reality!   Formats:   App Only   iOS: iPhone 5 or newer iPad mi...

A Math and Science Intervention Tool Backed by Efficacy and Case Study Research

Short description of app/product:   Penda Learning is a math & science intervention tool backed by efficacy and case study research. Penda is the leading provider of engaging online ma...

Kahoot! Is a Game-Based Learning and Trivia Platform used in a Multitude of Settings

Kahoot! is a game-based learning and trivia platform used in a multitude of settings - in K-12 and university classrooms, corporate offices, social settings, and major sporting and cultural even...

The first Edtech Adoption Metering Solution that helps educators improve the fidelity of the edtech resources, but also helps officials control edtech budgets

Short description of app/product:   PAPERbasket is the first EdTech Adoption Metering Solution that helps educators improve the fidelity of their edtech resources, but also helps official...


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