Digital Tools
Google Suite
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
Pear Deck
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.
Kami
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.
Flipgrid
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
Screencastify
This Chrome extension helps you record your screen to give feedback, explain a topic, or give directions.
Seesaw
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 Models