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Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Desmos

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

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

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Simple English Wikipedia

Adapted resource can help some ELLs, with potential for other students

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

3 Steps to Secure Student Privacy

Posted on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 15:17 by Christine Elgersma

Use these simple tips to protect online privacy in your classroom.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Privacy & Security

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Thrively

Cool assessment targets kids' strengths; sprawling content overwhelms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Shmoop

Pop culture plus solid content equals legit learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Teen Girls' Mental Health: Strategies for Coping with the Challenges of Social Media

2023-05-15T19:00:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Administrator, Family Coordinator/Liaison, School counselor, Teacher

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

5–12

Topics

Education

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, Privacy & Security

Reviews of Apps & Websites

StoryJumper

Free storybook creation site has great support for classrooms

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

Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

DeltaMath

Create digital assignments and link test corrections to more practice

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Schoology

Robust learning management tool comes with challenges

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Flip

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: CommonLit

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

Artificial Intelligence: Is It Plagiarism?

Posted on by Erikk Henderson-Hood

The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of creating seemingly original content, like images or text. Help students consider the ethical dilemmas of using AI to…

Topics

News & Media Literacy

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

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
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLANS

The Health Effects of Screen Time

Posted on by Jamie Knowles

The research is still out when it comes to exactly how screen time affects our health. But one area where we know it does is our sleep. Just having a device near us seems to change the way our brains work. Help students learn that being responsible with digital…

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being

Grades

12