Helpful Resources

If you are having technology related issues, feel free to visit the D303 website or call our Technology Support team at (331) 228-HELP.

Axis360

(eBooks and audiobooks)

This site gives library and school users the ability to search, browse and discover ebooks and/or digital audiobooks available for lending through their public library or school with ease.

Destiny

(Ferson library books)

We have so many wonderful books and resources for you to choose from! We're excited to help you find your next favorite book!

Nearpod

This site helps educators make any lesson interactive whether in the classroom or virtual. A teacher can create interactive presentations that can contain quizzes, polls, videos, collaborate boards, and more.

Click here for 10 ways to use Nearpod in the classroom.

iReady

iReady is a comprehensive assessment and instruction program that empowers educators with the resources they need to help all students succeed.

Padlet

This is a curation tool that allows students to create, collect, and organize information. Collaborate using a virtual message and more board.

Schoolology

Schoology is a Learning Management System that allows students to access online instruction within a blended classroom environment.

Schoology Tutorials for Students

Typing Club

Typing Club is a web-based keyboarding program for use at school and at home. For grades 3 – 5. It is found on the Ferson Creek library catalog home page under

Quick Links.

Zearn

(Math)

This site contains engaging K-5 math lessons. The lessons are engaging and offer students an alternative way to learn material.

Allows students to post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Students can respond via the Flipgrid app or website with any camera-enabled device or by uploading a previously recorded video.

PebbleGo is a K-3rd grade database of articles about Animals, Science, Biographies, and Social Studies. All articles have a “Read-to-Me” function.

PebbleGo Next is a database for 3rd-5th grades.

Happy Numbers

This site customizes math instruction for each student. Happy Numbers may be accessed on an iPad through Safari or on a desktop.

RazKids

This is an award-winning K-5 online reading resourceS kids use to practice reading and improve their literacy skills, anytime, anywhere. With Raz-Kids, students have access to a library of eBooks offered at 29 different levels of reading difficulty.

Book Creator

Students and teachers can work together seamlessly, across multiple devices, with real-time feedback to create, read, and publish a book.

Flocabulary

Hip-hop videos and instructional activities that promote literacy and spark creativity.

Newsela

An education website focused on building student reading comprehension by providing high-quality news articles and real-time assessments for students in grades 2–6.

BreakoutEDU

This site provides the fun of an escape room to learning through standard-aligned games, whether virtually or in-person. Each challenge requires students to collaborate, communicate, think critically and use creativity.

Instructional videos, games, and activities about a variety of topics.

Encyclopedia Britannica for students online.

Screencastify

Screencastify helps make student voices heard and thinking visible through activities like:

• Speech and language practice

• Comprehension and reflection exercises

• Interactive slide presentations

Ebooks, including “Read-to-Me” picture book videos and some “Read-alongs.” Includes fiction and nonfiction titles, informational videos, and puzzle and games.