Web-Based Platforms

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Using engaging multimedia and interactive content, Actively Learn provides scholars with opportunities to engage in higher-level thinking.

For more than 20 years, BrainPop has been a favorite of scholars, providing "short animated movies for grades K-12, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music." from brainpop.com 

CommonLit resources are used to assess and assist scholars in developing the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in grade/high school and beyond.

Edcite is a formative assessment tool. Scholars receive instant feedback on their answers and sometimes helpful hints based on their input. Edcite is a great resource allowing scholars opportunities to practice online test-taking routines similar to NWEA MAP and IAR administrations.

Desmos is more than just the world's best graphing calculator (and it's free). Scholars also use the site in completing

way cool activities designed by teachers "to support and celebrate the different ways students come to know mathematics." from desmos.com

As an interactive whiteboard, Explain Everything allows scholars to do the type of collaboration that research-based studies have proven to be highly effective.

Using Geogebra's free online math tools for graphing, geometry, 3D, and more, scholars develop a more thorough understanding of geometric and algebraic concepts.

Each scholar is given a separate Google Classroom account to receive assignments, access quizzes & surveys, and to receive feedback. 

Whether by a scholar's self-paced lessons or guided lessons, Nearpod "merges formative assessment and dynamic media for collaborative learning experiences" from nearpod.com

QuickKey has continued to be a great go-to for "supercharged" formative assessments. Results from scholars' input can be evaluated immediately giving the ability to inform instruction.

Scholars use Seesaw to create digital portfolios, allowing them to demonstrate their creativity by creating videos, writing responses, and collaborating with others to share knowledge.

As I am very adamant in my belief that all scholars need to improve their word knowledge/vocabulary acquisition, I love Wordsymth. Wordsymth provides the ability to create individualized ways to explore words.