App of the Week
A parent-teacher communication and scheduling app helping teachers turn parents into partners.
Formats: Website and app for iOS and Android devices.
myON NEWS: a digital multimedia platform that is an interactive and fun introduction to daily news and current events
Formats: Web-based, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Chrome OS.
Coaching platform enables teacher PD using teaching videos and online collaboration tools
Formats: Web-based, Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Chrome OS.
Resource for K-12 district leaders about the financial reporting requirements under ESSA
Format: Website based
A digital portfolio for students to create, share and showcase their smarts
Format: web-based platform
From assignments to collaboration, Showbie is an easy-to-use classroom management platform
Formats: Website and app for iOS devices
A creation and presentation tool making learning fun and empowering student voice
Formats: Website and app for iOS devices
A community for makers to share their Makey Makey inventions and remixes
Formats: Website based and accessible on any device
An interactive tool for exploring Earth’s ecosystems, climate, biodiversity, and human impacts
Formats: App for iOS and website based.
Fun online game that teaches kids coding using a real programming language
Formats: Website + mobile site for tablets only (no app, just go directly to the website using the chrome/safari app on the tablet).
Cahoots turns smartphones into a team intercom and emergency alert system
Formats: App for iOS and Android devices.
Ready is the open-ended software creator introducing students to computational thinking
Formats: Website and app for iOS devices
Engaging, adaptive practice for pre-K through 12th grade math and language arts
Formats: App for iOS and Android tablet devices
Online children’s encyclopedia Q-files.com helps teachers inject a "wow!" factor into lessons
Formats: Website based and accessible on any device
Helping students become global citizens through dialogue, empathy, and understanding
Formats: Generation Global’s online platform is accessible on any device including mobile phones, iPads, and Chromebooks
pivotEd supports teacher-led instruction and allows students to explore and share ideas
Formats: Website and app for iOS devices
An Animation App to Engage Your Students
Bringing the creative experience and learning to another level with Plotagon
Teacher-parent communication tool that helps students succeed, for free!
Formats: iOS, Android and web.
Comprehensive, interactive math e-books for 3rd and 4th Grade
Formats: Available on iPad, iPhone and Mac.
A Personalized Literacy Platform for Teaching Close Reading and Academic Writing Across Subjects
Formats: Web-based application
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