Digital Tools

This collection of tools includes Docs, Slides, Gmail, Meet, and more. G Suite for Education offers powerful collaboration and communication tools that help faculty, students, and administrators be more successful.

• Google Certification and Training - 13 hours per level

• Google Classroom Videos

• Google Classroom Models

An interactive presentation tool, Pear Deck links with teachers Google account, allowing them to craft powerful and engaging slide decks. Students log into the 'deck' using a unique access code and their gmail account. During the presentation, teachers can view both the slides they create and every students' answers in real time.

• Pear Deck Certification - 4 hours

• Pear Deck Training

• Pear Deck Models

Kami is a Chrome Extension that allows for annotating on pdf's in the Chrome browser. It is the best solution when faced with a graphics-heavy pdf that you would like students to type on.

• Kami Certification - 3 hours

• Kami Training

• Student Viewpoint of Using Kami

This platform allows teachers to create and moderate video discussion and reflections. Each 'grid' works like a message board where the teacher can pose a question and students can post a video response.

• Flipgrid Certification - 2/3 hours per level

• Flipgrid Training

• Flipgrid Models

This Chrome extension helps you record your screen to give feedback, explain a topic, or give directions.

• Screencastify Certification - 1 hour

• Screencastify Models

The Seesaw app engages students in video/audio/image/drawing creation in response to teacher-moderated assignments, and creates a digital portfolio that is easy to share with parents. The current focus for Seesaw in APS is for our P-2 staff and students.

• Seesaw Certification

• Seesaw Models