App of the Week

The Answer Pad provides Formative & Summative Assessment for the 1:1 & B.Y.O.D. Classroom

Format: Web-based for teachers, web-based or iOS or Andriod Apps for Students

ClassFlow is an interactive lesson-delivery platform that enhances student engagement

Formats: Website log-in. ClassFlow is cloud-based and works with all student devices and operating systems

Kids Discover Online is a web-based application offering a vast library of science and social studies material for elementary and middle-school students and educators

Formats: Website login. Can be streamed through any modern web browser, on any device, regardless of the screen size or the operating system

myON is a complete literacy environment that personalizes the learning experience for pre-K–12 students

Formats: Web application, mobile application (available for Android, iOS, Kindle Fire & Chromebooks)


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