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Tech Tools
Tech Tools
Educational technology tools are a significant part of our curriculum and how it is delivered to your student through the screens of their MacBook computer and iPad. Below is a list of the digital tools that we use at 21CCCS. Included with each tool is a short description, information about how our students access their account and how to contact support.
Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect
Description: Web-based video conferencing platform where we host our live labs and virtual offices
Type: Website & App
Access: Single sign-on
Adobe Connect's Accessibility Features
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco
Description: A drawing and painting app designed for both professional and beginner artists.
Type: App
Access: School email
Support Contact: Your art teacher
ALEKS
ALEKS
Description: A learning and assessment system used to determine student's knowledge of math
Type: Website
Access: Teacher-provided account credentials
ALEKS's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Your math teacher
AP Classroom
AP Classroom
Description: Access instructional resources for AP courses
Type: Website
Access: Student-created account
Support Contact: Your AP teacher
Bluebook
Bluebook
Description: Digital testing app through College Board
Type: Website & App
Access: Student-created account
Bluebook's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: AP Testing Coordinator
Book Creator
Book Creator
Description: A creation tool for digital books
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Book Creator's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
BrainPOP
BrainPOP
Description: A learning program consisting of videos with supplementary instructional and assessment materials for many content areas
Type: Website
Access: Clever sign-on
BrainPOP's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Buzzmath
Buzzmath
Description: A platform with engaging math activities aligned with the curriculum
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Buzzmath's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Canva
Canva
Description: An online graphic design tool used for video creation, presentations, and more
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Canva's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Class Companion
Class Companion
Description: An AI-powered tool for educators that provides instant, personalized feedback and coaching to students on written assignments
Type: Website
Access: Google Sign On
Class Companion Accessibility & Inclusion
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
ClassLink
ClassLink
Description: Offers instant access to apps with SSO and class rostering
Type: Website
Access: Microsoft Single Sign On
Launchpad Accessibility Features
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
CodeHS
CodeHS
Description: A coding and computer science platform
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
CodeHS's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Computer Science teacher
Conjuguemos
Conjuguemos
Description: A verb conjugation platform used in our Spanish courses
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Conjuguemos's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Deck.Toys
Deck.Toys
Description: A classroom engagement platform where students can interact with guided activities from their teacher
Type: Website
Access: No sign-on required
Support Contact: ISD Department, isd@21cccs.org
EdPuzzle
EdPuzzle
Description:Interactive video lessons
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
EdPuzzle's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Exact Path
Exact Path
Description: Direct instruction with a mastery learning approach for math, read, and language arts
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
ExactPath's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Formative
Formative
Description: An interactive student response and assessment tool
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Formative's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Gemini
Gemini
Description: Google's AI assistant that uses the power of generative AI for help with writing, planning, brainstorming and more.
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
GimKit
GimKit
Description: A gamification platform where students compete by answering questions
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Gizmo
Gizmo
Description: Interactive math and science labs and simulations
Type: Website
Access: Teacher-provided account credentials
Gizmo's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Google Workspace for Education
Google Workspace for Education
Description: All students receive a Google account that includes their school email and access to web-based platforms of Docs, Slides, and Sheets
Type: Website & App
Access: Google sign-on
Google's Accessibility Resources
Support Contact: Tech Department (IncidentIQ)
IncidentIQ
IncidentIQ
Description: 21CCCS's tech support ticketing system
Type: Website & App
Access: Microsoft sign-on
IncidentIQ's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Tech Department (IncidentIQ)
Insert Learning
Insert Learning
Description: Turns web pages into interactive online lessons
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Insert Learning's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
IXL
IXL
Description: An online learning platform for math, language arts, science, social studies and Spanish
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
IXL's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Description: A personalized learning resource with instructional videos and practice problems
Type: Website
Access: No sign-on required
Khan Academy's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Khanmigo
Khanmigo
Description: AI powered teaching assistant
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Khan Academy Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
LinkIt!
LinkIt!
Description: A platform offering standardized assessments
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
LinkIt's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
MagicSchool
MagicSchool
Description: An AI-powered platform for educators and students, offering more than 60 tools for responsible AI exploration and learning.
Type: Website
Access: No sign-on required
MagicSchool's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Nearpod
Nearpod
Description: A platform that our teachers use to create interactive presentations
Type: Website
Access: No sign-on required
Nearpod's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Newsela
Newsela
Description: A platform to support reading comprehension though activities on articles that span a variety of topics
Type: Website
Access: Clever
Newsela's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Notebook LM
Notebook LM
Description: An AI-powered research and note-taking assistant from Google
Type: Website
Access: Google
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Norton Inquizitive
Norton Inquizitive
Description: An adaptive quizzing tool that combines interactive question types with game-like elements
Type: Website
Access: Teacher-provided account credentials
Norton's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Padlet
Padlet
Description: A virtual bulletin board that staff and students can share written posts, as well as upload videos and images
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Padlet's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
Description: A communication platform to streamline communication & engagement with students & families
Type: Website
Access: Provided credentials
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
PhET Simulations
PhET Simulations
Description: Interactive, research-based science and math simulations
Type: Website
Access: No sign-on required
PhET's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Your science teacher
Pivot
Pivot
Description: Authentic, interactive video-based science activities
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Pivot's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Your science teacher
PowerLibrary
PowerLibrary
Description: Pennsylvania's electronic library
Type: Website
Access: Sign-on via Google waffle box
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Quizlet
Quizlet
Description: Provides learning tools for students, like flashcards, study and game modes
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Schoology
Schoology
Description: Our learning management system where you can find and complete all of your curriculum
Type: Website & App
Access: Single sign-on
Schoology's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: ISD, isd@21cccs.org
Scoir
Scoir
Description: A platform that supports post-secondary, college and career planning
Type: Website
Access: Student-created account
Scoir's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Your school counselor
Smart Futures
Smart Futures
Description: An online career planning and portfolio platform
Type: Website
Access: Teacher-provided account credentials
Support Contact: Your school counselor
Sora
Sora
Description: The platform where students can access digital books for their courses and our school library
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Sora's Accessibility Information
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
Tynker
Tynker
Description: A creative coding platform
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Support Contact: Your computer science teacher
Wayground, formerly Quizizz
Wayground, formerly Quizizz
Description: A learning platform where teachers can create gamified quizzes and lessons
Type: Website
Access: Google sign-on
Wayground's Accessibility Statement
Support Contact: Lauren Michener, lmichener@21cccs.org
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Strategies
Strategies
We have access to a great variety of tools and it's imperative to use these tools intentionally to ensure that we're supporting our students and faculty in meeting their educational goals. The following are some of the more frequently used in our setting, with some additional information to better understand how the strategy works.
Vocabulary Programs - PATTAN article
Spaced v. Mass Practice - Ohio Journal of Science article,
Individual/collective feedback - Article from The Journal of Effective Teaching
Discussion in Live Lab - Caitlin Tucker post, University of Albany post or in courses - Article from Johns Hopkins, research study from LSE...protocols from NSRF
Updated September 2026
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