Digital Learning Resources

Apple

Apple is used in our classrooms, with teachers having access to Macbooks and students having varying access to iOS and macOS devices.

• Laptops for Learning (L4L)
• Organizing Your Digital Life - Tips for Macbook Users
• iPad Air 2 Management Guide
• Managing the Digital Classroom with iPads Video
• Become an Apple Teacher

Google Apps for Education

Boston Public Schools is a Google Apps for Education district, with access to many Google Apps for productivity, learning, and media creation.

• GSuite for BPS Website
• GAFE 4 Littles (PreK-K) Teacher Blog
• BPSTechnology Google Webinars
• Google for Edu Training Center
• Chromebooks Management Guide

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

Choosing digital tools and materials that are are accessible from the start is integral to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Below are some resources to support you with creating a more digitally accessible environment.

• Accessible Tools, a listing of tools that can help in the creation of accessible educational materials (AEM)
• Quick Access Links for eBooks, a curated list of e-book sources by a BPS Librarian

BPS Digital Backpack (Clever)

The BPS Digital Backpack is a portal to a collection of teacher-approved, curated applications students and educators can use in the classroom.

• BPS Digital Backpack Login
• BPS Digital Backpack FAQs
• About Clever Badges Article & Video

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use. When teaching our students with technology, understanding the importance of digital citizenship cannot be underestimated. Explore some resources below.

• Common Sense Media's K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum
• Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship Website

Digital Learning Tools

There are many digital learning tools out there, but there are some that we love in BPSTechnology. Explore our Digital Learning Tools page for more information!

Technology Standards

Technology standards help guide educators in teaching students valuable digital literacy skills, practice digital citizenship, and build computational thinking skills. Learn more about the standards.