This section highlights the major apps and software tools we use as a school. Each one of the tools listed has been carefully selected for the success of your virtual classroom and the smooth operation of our school. Apps are organized into three sections-Core, Recommended, and Additional-so you can easily see which tools are essential and which offer extra support and enrichment.
Core Tools
After logging into your brilliantmicroschool.org Gmail, you can log into Clever by clicking on https://clever.com/in/brilliant-microschool and then the Gmail sign-in option. Here is a video on how to do this. Once in Clever, you should see Toddle, IXL, and other relevant apps you can access with one click.
Here is how you can add your own apps to your Clever. (Transcript)
You can add important PDF's/Links to your Clever as well.
If needed, you can launch an app for the entire class at one time or log them all out at one time.
IXL is used across all grade bands and subject areas as the adaptive learning platform. It offers personalized learning paths, MAP Growth-aligned plans, engagement tools, actionable insights, and more. The resources below are designed to support smooth and effective implementation. Depending on the grade band, IXL may be used for in-class support or independent, asynchronous practice.
Watch this video to learn how to create and implement personalized MAP study plans based on your students’ MAP Growth assessment results.
This video provides an overview of how to use the Real-Time Diagnostic to gain insights that support daily instruction.
This video will guide you in setting effective IXL SmartScore goals to support student growth.
Watch this video to learn how to use the Group Jam feature to support collaborative skill-building.
This video highlights 4 instructional resources that help expand learning opportunities: video tutorials, Learn with an Example, question-specific explanations, and lessons.
Sign in to Nearpod via your Clever portal.
Add the Nearpod extension to Google Slides to your Chrome browser.
Here is how to add already made lessons to your Nearpod.
With Nearpod you have two choices - teacher paced and student paced.
See how to convert Google Slides into Nearpod.
To learn more, watch this Ultimate Guide to Nearpod to understand how to use the Nearpod library, edit pre-created lessons, use live/student-paced options, and leverage the core Nearpod features.
Explore Additional Tools
Looking for more apps to support your teaching? Check out our Learning Apps Hub, a living spreadsheet of classroom-ready tools. You’ll find app descriptions, links, and login info—all in one place—to help you explore, plan, and enhance your lessons. [Click here to open the hub.]