Google Classroom: What is Google Classroom? Check out this Parent/Guardian video tutorial on how to use Google Classroom courtesy of one of our librarians!
Access Google Classroom with PS4 or Xbox: Students can also use their PS4 or Xbox web browsers to log into their Google Classroom if they do not have computers at home.
In an effort to continue encouraging students of all ages to read at home, dozens of PSJA Librarians have recorded themselves doing Book Talks and Read Alouds for students.
With currently more than 35 videos already, the librarians can be seen wearing costumes, utilizing green screens and using themed props to make the stories come alive for students!
ABDO Zoom Database: A brand new online database tool for students. Get access to Content correlated to national curriculums, Leveled text, Read-along audio, Educational videos, Interactive games, Printable activities and a Safe online environment.
Access Google Classroom with PS4: Students can use their PS4 web browsers to log into their Google classrooms if they do not have computers at home.
Access Google Classroom with Xbox: Students can use their Xbox web browsers to log into their Google classrooms if they do not have computers at home.
Google Hangouts: Google is providing free premium access (up to 250 members on a single call) for schools through July 1, 2020.
Flipgrid: This tool allows you to create prompts that utilize a video response from students. FlipGrid recognizes that many educators will be using this tool for remote learning. This link provides examples of how this tool can be used in different grade levels and with different subjects. This link also has some cool ideas for students based on grade and subject.
Google Drawings: Google Drawings is a free, web-based diagramming software developed by Google that allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organisational charts, website wireframes, mind maps, concept maps, and other types of diagrams.
Wonderopolis: A place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages. Each day, the site poses an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and explores it in a variety of ways. 2,000+ Wonders of the Day (and counting!), covering a vast range of topics—you're sure to find something that interests you!
Clever: With Clever, everyone has a personalized portal with a single login for all of their online programs and resources. Students can easily log in and immerse themselves in learning. Access more than a dozen apps such as Code.org, Learning.org, Google Drawing, MackinVia, MyOn and more.
myON: Students can test on AR as long as they click the link on the book and ONLY during school hours. Make sure to use Chrome when using Clever to access myON. (Access through Clever.com portal)
Buncee: This is a communication tool for students, teachers and administrators. The all-in-one technology empowers all users to easily create, and share visual representations of content, across grade, age and learning levels. Learn how Buncee is a one-stop-shop to build media-rich lessons, reports, newsletters, presentations and so much more!
MackinVia: Check out more than 12,000 e-books and 1,100+ audiobooks by logging in with your school name.
Psja________ (campus name),
Find your MackinVia User ID:
Elementary Schools User ID
psjaanaya psjaescobar psjakellypharr psjaramirez
psjaarnold psjafarias psjalivas psjareedmock
psjacantu psjaford psjalong psjasorensen
psjacarman psjagarcia psjalongoria psjatrevino
psjachavez psjagarza psjamckeever
psjaclover psjagarzapena psjapalacios
doedyns psjaguerra psjapalmer
psjacollegiate psjasotomayor
MackinVia Instructional Resources:
BrainPop, BrainPop Jr. BrainPop Español
Encyclopedia Britannica: An online encyclopedia that is updated regularly to include the most updated general information for students. A great alternative to Wikipedia for students in Grades 3-12.
SIRS DISCOVERER: Articles can be searched by subject or keyword, can be read aloud to you, have citations included , can be saved to your one drive, and teachers can copy URL to share by email straight from the article and shared in the classroom app.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context: This site is great for debate classes and any project involving controversial, ethical, and other issues that have more than one point of view.
GALE Resources: Gale is great for researching with students in Grades K-12. Topics include opposing viewpoints, science in content , the study of the environment, biographies, literary criticism , poems , newspapers and magazines and health & wellness center of disease treatments and symptoms. animals and dinosaurs.
Teaching Books- Teaching Books is an educator resource for 40,000 children’s and young adult books, including Spanish language resources.
The Book Biz: Find poetry lessons by Kwame Alexander and other virtual reading resources here!
Additional Free Hot Spot Opportunity!
From literature, poetry and writing resources to multimedia tools, check out this compilation of websites that help support online learning courtesy of the PSJA Collegiate HS Program Library!