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TypeTastic School Edition is a gamified K-12 keyboarding curriculum.

12 word description of app/product: TypeTastic School Edition is a gamified K-12 keyboarding curriculum. Formats: Website Website: https://edu.typetastic.com What does it he...

Studytracks puts music to curriculum to drive student engagement, retention and achievement.

12-word description of app/product: Studytracks puts music to curriculum to drive student engagement, retention and achievement. Formats: App for Android and iOS devices Website ...

Free teacher-optimized version of the award-winning, comprehensive ABCmouse Early Learning Academy app/website.

12 word description of app/product: Free teacher-optimized version of the award-winning, comprehensive ABCmouse Early Learning Academy app/website. Formats: Website and app for iOS, An...

A comprehensive SEL platform giving teachers access to training resources to teach the whole child

12 word description of app/product: A comprehensive SEL platform giving teachers access to training resources to teach the whole child Formats: Website and mobile-friendly (mobile compli...

Design, make and learn with augmented reality and 3D printing.

12 word description of app/product: Design, make and learn with augmented reality and 3D printing. Formats: iOS and Android app for tablets and smartphones; website for teacher dashboard...

An online platform to manage all aspects of your school events

12-word description of app/product: An online platform to manage all aspects of your school events Formats: My School Dance is designed to work on any internet-enabled device. Webs...

Digital supplemental ELA program to develop close reading skills in grades 6-8

12 word description of app/product: Digital supplemental ELA program to develop close reading skills in grades 6-8 Formats: Website Website: https://www.amplify.com/closereading/ ...

Digital Supplemental Program for Fractions that Blends Adaptive Learning with Interactive Storytelling

12 word description of app/product: Digital supplemental program for fractions that blends adaptive learning with interactive storytelling   Formats: Website Website:    https://ww...

Online Professional Learning

  12 word description of app/product: Online professional learning. Micro-learning, social learning, and coaching develop key leadership skills. Formats: Website LMS that can be accessed...

Verso Learning Provides High-Impact Teaching Resources Through a Cloud-Based Platform

12-word description of app/product: Verso Learning provides high-impact teaching resources through a cloud-based platform.   Formats: Web/Cloud-based as well as apps for iOS & Androi...

A Learning Portfolio Platform that Promotes Student Ownership and Parent Engagement

Format: Website and apps for iOS and Android Website: www.freshgrade.com   What does it help with? FreshGrade enables deeper conversations about learning in the classroom. The port...

Introducing ClassLink OneSync- Account Provisioning Done Right!

12-word description of app/product: ClassLink OneSync automatically imports your SIS and HR user lists into Microsoft Active Directory, Google, and Office365. Website: https://www.classli...

Provides Support for Rigorous Reading Instruction in a Small Group Setting

12-word description of app/product: BookNook provides support for rigorous reading instruction in a small group setting Formats: Website, app for chromebooks and Android or iOS devices...

Digital Storytelling: Powerful Visual Communication, Made Easy

Formats: Website-based Website: www.storyboardthat.com Storyboard That helps build critical thinking skills, communication through storytelling, sequencing, creativity, timelines, unders...

A Classroom Writing Platform That Improves Literacy Outcomes For K-12 Schools

Short description of app/product: Write About is a classroom writing platform that improves literacy outcomes for K-12 schools by helping students to write more and grow as writers. Forma...

A Fully Integrated and Mobile Platform Focused on Improving Teaching and Learning in the Classroom

Short description of app/product:   Sibme is a fully integrated web and mobile platform focused on improving teaching and learning in the classroom. Sibme can be used to build online lear...

SAM Space Education: A Programming App That Teaches Students How to Apply Computational Thinking to Design Algorithms and Programs

  Short description of app/product: SAM Space Education is a programming app that teaches students how to apply computational thinking to design algorithms and programs. It can be paired ...

Award-Winning Education Technology That Empowers Teachers to Transform Instruction

Short description of app/product:   Nearpod is award-winning education technology that empowers teachers to transform instruction and is used by 3 in 5 districts across the US. Nearpod’s s...

Bring stories to life and encourage a love of reading with Augmented Reality!

  12 word description of app/product:   Bring stories to life and encourage a love of reading with Augmented Reality!   Formats:   App Only   iOS: iPhone 5 or newer iPad mi...

A Math and Science Intervention Tool Backed by Efficacy and Case Study Research

Short description of app/product:   Penda Learning is a math & science intervention tool backed by efficacy and case study research. Penda is the leading provider of engaging online ma...


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