Digital Education Apps

Newsela takes content from trusted sources and turns it into leveled-reading texts with accompanying digital activities.

Flipgrid allows teachers to create "grids," which are like message boards where teachers can pose questions, and their students can post video responses.

Khan Academy lessons have instructional videos and accompanying questions to help students master topics from PK-12.

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NoRedInk helps students master writing skills while engaging in topics that interest them. It gives instant feedback to students and informative data to teachers.

Vocabulary.com helps students master vocabulary terms through strategic repetition and interactive game play.

DeltaMath allows teachers to pick math lessons for their students to complete. Students can see how example problems are worked and get instant feedback on their answers, including explanations.

DreamBox is an adaptive K-8 math program. As students complete lessons, the program determine a student's skill level and assign appropriate tasks to review and to move forward.

Several free apps for younger learners to show basic math concepts. Very colorful and user friendly - could be used during a Google Meet for demonstration.

PhET simulations are virtual labs and interactive activities in which students can change variables and immediately see the effects. Many accompanying worksheets are available.

Gizmos (explorelearning.com) is offering free resources through the end of the school year. Interactive simulations allow students to explore a science concept, and accompanying worksheets can be downloaded to assign to students.

Gapminder is a site with resources that teachers can use to present a variety of pertinent social studies ideas and topics. Be sure to check out their downloads page.

The DBQ (Document Based Question) Project engages students in reading and writing about history. Login is through the Clever portal.