Tech Resources
Helpful Applications and Programs
Read & Write
What is Google Read & Write?
It is a Google extension that provides comprehensive reading and writing supports for Google Docs, internet websites, PDFs, and ePubs.
How to add Google Read & Write for your Google Chrome Browser:
In Google Chrome, go to the Chrome web store and add the Read & Write extension.
Once it's added, a purple puzzle piece should show up at the top of your screen.
EquatIO
What is EquatIO?
It is a Google extension that allows you to type or handwrite virtually any mathematical expression directly on your keyboard or touchscreen.
How to add EquatIO to your Google Chrome browser:
In Google Chrome, go to the Chrome web store and add the EquatIO extension.
Once it's added, the blue symbol should show up at the top of your screen.
Pulse
Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that can help learners stay connected and on track with their courses in Brightspace Learning Environment. It provides one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, and announcement items.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brightspace-pulse/id1001688546
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.d2l.brightspace.student.android&hl=en
Google Classroom
The Google Classroom mobile app helps learning stay connected and on trach with their teacher's Google Classroom. Students can view, upload and navigate the platform easily on their phone.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-classroom/id924620788
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.classroom&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Breathr
Developed by the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness, along with young people, this free app provides ways to get started with mindfulness.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp
Other Helpful Apps, Websites, and Programs
Keyboarding and Typing:
Nitro Type: https://www.nitrotype.com (Chrome or Firefox)
Dance Mat Typing: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
Typing Club: https://www.typingclub.com/
Organization Help:
Helping with Focus and Concentration:
Phone Apps that remind you to put down your device & achieve your goal
Forest: https://www.forestapp.cc/
Plant a tree, stay focused, build your forest
Be Focused - Focus Timer (Apple only): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-focused-focus-timer/id973130201
Habitica: https://habitica.com/static/home
Computer Apps that block
Freedom: https://freedom.to/
LeechBlock: https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/
Relaxation and Fun:
Neon Flames: https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/
This is Sand: https://thisissand.com/
Weave Silk: http://weavesilk.com/
Symmetry Artist: https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/symmetry-artist.html