Basic information for staff about library services and guidelines.

Ed Puzzle is an online platform that transforms any video into an interactive lesson by allowing teachers to embed questions, comments, and voiceovers. Teachers can use videos from sources like YouTube, Khan Academy, or their own uploads, and then track student progress and engagement in real-time. Students can answer questions as they watch, allowing for personalized pacing and accountability. Watch this presentation to see how to access and use your own account, then go to edpuzzle.com to get started.

Kami is a Chrome extension that turns any PDF or document into an interactive learning space where teachers and students can annotate, highlight, and collaborate in real time. It integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology. Teachers can add comments, audio or video instructions, and assessments directly on the page to support diverse learning needs. Kami helps create more engaging, accessible, and efficient digital instruction across all subject areas.  Watch this video tutorial then go to your Chrome extensions to add Kami and get started.

Wayground (recently rebranded from Quizizz) is a gamified learning platform where educators create or use pre-made quizzes and interactive lessons for live class engagement or self-paced work, allowing students to play on their own devices with features like leaderboards, memes, and instant feedback, while providing teachers with detailed performance analytics. Click on the Wayground training to do a 20 minute interactive training to help you get started with Wayground.

Sneak a peek at different premade activitiesthat are available on Wayground: Popular Quizizz resources sorted by subject, grade level, and topic 

Google NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and learning tool that helps teachers organize information and create instructional materials from their own uploaded sources. It allows you to import documents, articles, or notes and then ask questions, summarize content, or develop lesson resources based on that material. Teachers can use it to quickly create study guides, draft lesson plans, or scaffold complex readings for students. NotebookLM streamlines planning and boosts productivity by turning your existing materials into dynamic, customizable materials. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to get started with Notebook LM.

Mote is a Chrome extension that lets you leave quick, high-quality voice notes directly on student work in Google Docs, Classroom, and Slides. It saves teachers time by allowing them to give rich, personalized feedback without typing long comments. Students benefit from hearing tone, clarity, and encouragement in your voice, which can improve understanding and engagement. Mote also supports transcription, making feedback accessible for all learners.  Watch this video tutorial to learn more. To create a free account, go to https://mote.com/ (paid accounts open extra features).