EdTech Pillars
Support Resources

EdPuzzle

What's It For?

EdPuzzle allows teachers to make any video their lesson, by adding adding multiple choice and free response questions within a YouTube video, video from other sources, and even self-made videos. 

If you have an existing EdPuzzle account, your account has been automatically upgraded to the premium plan. If, when signing in, you are asked to verify your email account, just follow the steps to do so. (You may not be prompted to do so, however.)

If you are a new user, please CLICK HERE to access the upgrade link, sign in with your Google credentials, and join your school within the Fife School District.

CLICK HERE to access an EdPuzzle support page with short video tutorials to get you up and running in no time!

Google Classroom

What's It For?

Google Classroom can literally serve as the digital hub for your classroom. Using this tool, as a teacher you can post class announcements, deliver assignments to your students, create resources and links, as well as collect student work - paperlessly!

CLICK HERE to access a Google Classroom specific support page to get started as well as learn some tips and tricks submitted by teachers, just like you!

OrbitNote

What's It For?

Chrome extension for easily adding text and annotation to PDF documents. Annotations added may be in the form of typewritten or handwritten text as well as digital ink for freehand drawing.  What's more, OrbitNote provides all of the supportive functionality of Read&Write for Google. 

CLICK HERE to access a OrbitNote support page showing ideas for how to use OrbitNote in your classroom!

Read&Write for Google

What's It For?

Their motto: "Necessary for some, beneficial for all" says it all! Read&Write for Google Chrome is an assistive technology tool which provides support tools for websites and common file types accessed through Google Drive, including Google Docs, Google Slides, Web Pages, PDFs and ePubs. This extension is automatically installed on Fife School District devices, and gives students access to many support tools including, word prediction, text to speech, speech to text, dictionary/picture dictionary, word by word translation, highlighting tools, and more!

CLICK HERE to access a Read&Write support page with short video tutorials to get you up and running in no time!

ParentSquare

What's It For?

Remind is our district communication platform for sending messages and announcements to students and families. Remind may also be used to make voice calls using your own device with a Remind-generated telephone number to safeguard your phone number. 

CLICK HERE to access a ParentSquare support page.

Screencastify

What's It For?

Chrome extension for creating simple, easy to share screen casts using your device. You can record your screen with audio only or use your device's webcam to include video of you narrating while demonstrating. Videos automatically save to Google Drive and can easily be shared via Google Classroom. 

CLICK HERE to access a Screencastify support page with short video tutorials to get you up and running in no time!

Zoom

What's It For?

Zoom is a audio- and video-based video conferencing software. Zoom allows for you to create virtual classrooms, where students join and are able to participate in your lesson. You can share your screen, allow students to share their screen, annotate on screen, and even record your session for later viewing by students. 

CLICK HERE to access a Zoom support page with short video tutorials to get you up and running in no time! Also, CLICK HERE for information and support specifically for using Zoom on a Chromebook.