uPar (Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading) is an online universal reading screener and assessment tool used by educators to determine if a student benefits from read-aloud accommodations (text-to-speech). It is not a screen reader in the traditional sense (which are primarily for users who are blind or low-vision). Instead, uPar uses text-to-speech features during…
Epic is a digital library for children 12 and under, offering unlimited access to over 40,000 books, audiobooks, educational videos, and quizzes. It provides a safe, curated environment for kids to explore and develop a love for reading and learning. Subject(s): Audience(s): Instructional Purpose(s):
EarSketch is a free, web-based educational platform that teaches computer science and programming through music creation in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) environment. It allows users to write code in Python or JavaScript to compose, remix, and arrange beats, melodies, and effects using a library of professional audio loops. The platform is designed for students…
Codio is a cloud-based platform designed for teaching and learning computer science and tech skills. It provides a complete environment for educators and students, integrating a web-based IDE (Integrated Development Environment), course materials, and assessment tools. Codio aims to simplify the process of teaching and learning programming by offering features like automated grading, code playback,…
NotebookLM by Google is an AI-powered tool designed to help users better understand and work with their documents and notes. It acts as a virtual assistant, summarizing content, answering questions based on the uploaded materials, and even generating outlines or summaries. NotebookLM utilizes Google Gemini to analyze your documents and provides insights and information based…
Garbanzo is an online, interactive library for students learning Spanish or English. Through comprehensible storytelling and ready-made lessons, Garbanzo makes language learning come alive! Subject(s): Audience(s): Instructional Purpose(s):
Onshape is a cloud-based CAD (Computer-Aided Design) platform that enables students and educators to create, edit, and collaborate on 3D models in real time. Ideal for teaching engineering, design, and manufacturing, Onshape provides powerful tools for parametric modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings. Subject(s): Audience(s): Instructional Purpose(s):
Scratch Link allows you to connect hardware to interact with your Scratch projects. Open new possibilities by combining your digital projects with the physical world. 1. download scratch from play store 2. go to the info link(e.g. micro:bit) 3. go to scratch 4. click extensions button 5. select the extension(e.g. micro:bit) 6. click the orange…
AAC Cboard is a free, open-source Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app designed to assist individuals with speech and language difficulties. It features a variety of symbols and text-to-speech capabilities to help users communicate effectively. Teachers can use Cboard in the classroom to support students with special communication needs, enhancing their ability to participate and…
Google Gemini is a state-of-the-art AI language model developed by Google AI. It’s designed to process and generate human-quality text, making it capable of tasks like translation, writing different kinds of creative content, and answering complex questions in an informative way. Gemini’s strength lies in its ability to learn from massive amounts of text and…