Great news! Adobe Express Premium is now available to all staff and students for free—and it works perfectly on Chromebooks.
Think Canva, but with extra tools—especially for video creation. With thousands of templates, fonts, and features like background removal and drag-and-drop video editing, it’s a great way to bring creativity into your classroom.
🎨 Ideas to Try:
Create a digital poster or class recap video
Design a portfolio cover or end-of-year reflection
Redesign a flyer or classroom graphic
Log in with your school Google account at https://express.adobe.com and start exploring!
Click here for directions to get started creating videos today!
Adobe Podcast is a newer tools that simplifies podcast creation, enabling students to produce professional-grade audio with ease. Its intuitive design and advanced features make it ideal for Chromebook classrooms, fostering
creativity and collaboration across various subjects.
Key Features
Ease of Use: Simple, beginner-friendly interface.
Professional Quality: Enhances clarity, removes noise.
Web-Based: Chromebook-compatible, accessible anywhere.
Collaboration: Shared editing for group projects.
Classroom Benefits
Review & Prep: Summarize key concepts in podcasts.
Projects: Present research, stories, or analyses.
Language Practice: Build fluency through recording.
Cross-Curricular: Integrate topics creatively.
Adobe Podcast empowers students to create high-quality, engaging content, developing communication and critical thinking skills while enhancing classroom learning.
Click here for directions to get started.
We have once again purchased licenses for secondary teachers to use Nearpod for the 2024-2025 school year. The resources below include updates to Nearpod for 2024 along with a link to a playlist that will help guide you through some of the interactive activities embedded into this tool.
WHAT'S NEW WITH NEARPOD: BACK TO SCHOOL 2024 Check out this link to explore all Nearpod updates listed below:
Enhanced Quiz Experience
Admin Usage Reports
Lesson Co-Editing
Expanded Grading Options
Student Reactions
Improved Library Organization and Search Capabilities
NEARPOD ESSENTIALS AND TRICKS PLAYLIST Explore this playlist for tips and tricks about the following:
Polls
Quizzes
Matching Pairs
Creating a Lesson in Nearpod
Draw It
Fill in the Blank
Interactive Videos
Open-Ended Questions
Time to Climb
Collaborate Board
Drag and Drop
Chromebooks come equipped with powerful built-in accessibility tools that can transform learning for all students—especially those with diverse learning needs. Features like text-to-speech, voice typing, magnification, high-contrast mode, screen reading, and keyboard shortcuts allow students to access content in ways that work best for them.
Why it matters:
When accessibility is embedded into everyday tools, students don’t have to wait for accommodations—they can independently engage, create, and express their understanding in real time. These supports are essential for students with IEPs or 504s, English learners, and others who benefit from alternative formats and input methods.
The impact:
Chromebook accessibility isn't just about compliance—it's about empowerment. It levels the playing field, promotes agency, and helps every student grow into a confident, capable learner.
Click here for Chromebook accessibility features.