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Reviews of Apps & Websites

Boom Learning

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Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, Android, Kindle Fire

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Code.org

Popular games, big names get kids and teachers pumped to program

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

How Technology Can Encourage Student Collaboration

Posted on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 00:00 by Sarah Jackson

Find out how technology promotes teamwork and collaboration in the classroom.

Topics

EdTech, Relationships & Communication

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How to Use Technology to Support ELLs in Your Classroom

Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:00 by Jeff Knutson

Quality edtech for ELLs isn't easy to find, but great options do exist.

Subjects

grammar, English-Language Learning, cultural understanding, reading comprehension, reading fluency, speaking, writing, beginner

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

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5 Strategies for Teaching Close Reading with Tech

Posted on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 00:28 by Caitlin Leuenberger

Use these tips and tools to get kids to dive deep into a text.

Subjects

reading, text analysis, using supporting evidence

Grades

6–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Tech-Inspired Ideas for Students' Summer Reading

Posted on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 02:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Take advantage of your students' passion for tech and introduce them to these great reading apps and websites.

Subjects

reading, reading comprehension

Grades

1–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

News Literacy Resources for Classrooms

Posted on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 07:09 by Tanner Higgin

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about news literacy.

Subjects

English Language Arts, reading, text analysis, using supporting evidence, writing, Social Studies, citizenship, civic engagement

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

News & Media Literacy

ARTICLES

What Do Students Think About Cyberbullying?

Posted on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 02:00 by Jeff Knutson

How one teacher helps her students unpack what cyberbullying is, what it isn't, and what they can do about it.

Grades

3–6

Topics

Cyberbullying & Hate Speech, Relationships & Communication

ARTICLES

5 Talking Points About Tech for Your Back-to-School Night

Posted on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 14:35 by Jeff Knutson

Answer parents' questions about tech before they ask.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Family Engagement

ARTICLES

7 Tips for Remote Family-Teacher Conferences

Posted on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 15:55 by Paul Barnwell

Key ways to ensure these essential check-ins are positive and productive for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic.

Topics

Family Engagement

ARTICLES

Empower ELLs with Classroom Tech

Posted on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 02:00 by Ashley Fort

Read how to support students’ language acquisition with authentic, meaningful learning opportunities.

Subjects

English Language Arts, grammar, naming, speaking, vocabulary, English-Language Learning, listening, speaking, vocabulary

Grades

K–5

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

18 Distance Learning Tools with Sound Privacy Practices

Posted on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 08:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Build out your teaching toolkit during the school closures with these best-in-class resources.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Privacy & Security

ARTICLES

We All Teach SEL: Communication Activities and Tools for Students

Posted on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 06:00 by Danny Wagner

Resources to build communication in every classroom, every day.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Relationships & Communication, Social & Emotional Learning

ARTICLES

Teachers' Essential Guide to Seesaw

Posted on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 22:26 by Paul Barnwell

What is Seesaw? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with students.

Topics

Classroom Management, EdTech

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Google Classroom

Posted on Wed, 05/26/2021 - 02:00 by Kate McGinnis

What is Google Classroom? And how are teachers using it? Learn more about this popular platform and how to use it with your students.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Classroom Management, EdTech