Google Slides is a versatile tool. It allows you to easily create a cohesive presentation for whatever your needs may be.

In person, if the teacher wishes to display any information to the class, they can create an interactive presentation with ease. Virtually, presentations made by the teacher can be shared out to students allowing them to complete their assignments and progress as necessary with their classwork.

In the classroom, I use Google Slides daily as an interactive tool to stay on track and visually display what is being taught with links to all activities and resources for the day. Lessons flow seamlessly and students are able to easily see and follow along with what is expected of them at all points throughout the day. Bonus: Substitutes love how easy it is to follow!

Nearpod is an interactive platform that allows students to participate in both whole group and student paced lessons. It has a growing library of standards aligned resources covering all content areas complete with interactive slides, videos and other helpful learning tools. It gives instant feedback into what students have caught onto in the lesson and what they may still need to work on.

In person, lessons can be taught live with each student able to follow along and actively participate by manipulating, giving input, and answering questions throughout activities. Students could also complete assignments independently, at their own pace. Virtually, these engaging lessons can be assigned to students as easily as any other assignment.

We have used Nearpod for several content areas. We especially enjoy this tool for virtual field trips that are loaded with videos, VR photos, facts, and plenty of opportunities to stop and reflect on learning as well as answer questions. This tool is very hands on. My students are so engaged in their learning experience!

Google Earth is an amazing tool that can be used to show nearly all corners of the globe! From aerial to street views, this tool is essential for any classroom!

Google Earth can be easily accessed both in the classroom and virtually to discover various locations and landmarks. Teacher created projects can be easily assigned to virtual students.

In the classroom, we use Google Earth to explore national parks, famous landmarks, different continents, and even animal habitats all over the world. This tool allows students to discover and become immersed in the world near and far that they have yet to discover for themselves. They are captivated by Google Earth!

Epic! is a website that both educators and students can utilize to read books. You can search by topic, level, author, or title. Educators and students have access to over 40,000 books and videos! This tool also has a "read to me" feature and you are able to click on unknown words and have them pronounced.

In person, teachers can display a selected book on their smartboard to the class as they are reading it. Virtually, teachers would be able to assign books to students based on their reading level.

In the classroom we use Epic! for interactive read alouds as well as shared reading. Each student is able to clearly see both the words of the story and the photos or illustrations as they or I read the story.

Flocabulary is a learning program for all grades that uses educational hip-hop music to engage students. Flocabulary videos and activities cover topics across a variety of subjects.

In person, students are able to sing along while being exposed to differing concepts in a unique way. Virtually, videos and other tasks can be assigned to students based on topics being taught.

In the classroom, I use this tool as an activator to introduce various learning concepts from ELA to math. My students love to dance and sing along, all the while learning and reinforcing skills.