Tech Tools Tutorials
learning management systems
A host of beginner and advanced professional learning resources for CBK's Canvas piloting teams and all CHS teachers
Tools
Remote Conferencing
Video Creation
An easy-to-use video recording tool with a slick modern look and simple uploading to Google Classroom and Canvas
Engagement
An asynchronous way for students to engage in video based discussion with a student friendly social media look and feel
Student driven digital portfolios that allows students to publish and curate their work, while still communicating with the teacher, parents, peers, and an outside audience. This tool is extremely flexible, while still remaining simple enough for the youngest learners to use
Learning and Study Support
A tool that helps students study through digital flashcards and other learning/memorization tools
Instructional Support
STEM
ELA
Newsela is a data base of current events stories tailor-made for classroom use. Indexed by broad theme (e.g. War and Peace, Arts, Science, Health, Law, Money), stories are both student-friendly and can be accessed in different formats by reading level. Use Newsela to differentiate nonfiction reading
The Abdo online digital library has been made available to us for free. Search for and share texts with students.
All Content Areas
Interactive video and formative assessment tool. Teachers can search the extensive video library or upload their own videos to customize them with voice-overs, audio comments, embedded assessment questions, and additional resources.
A nearly exhaustive free resource of instructional videos, practice opportunities, and assessments.
an animated educational site for kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are free, universally available, modifiable, digital learning resources that can be accessed by anyone. From worksheets to entire courses, using OERs allows a teacher to bypass the need for traditional textbooks and paper resources.