Technology
Computer Information
There are many apps/websites that your child will be using throughout the year. It is my goal to have my students be familiar and comfortable with the different technologies we have available through TSC. Please use this as a reference. These are all found on the TSC Tech. Links (go to https://www.tsc.k12.in.us/ then go to the Students tab at the top and scroll down for TSC Tech. Links on the right side) or on Clever.
Google Classroom
This is on the home screen for Chromebooks and under GClassroom on the TSC Tech. Links page. It is used for day-to-day assignments. Work will be posted to Google Classroom to be accessed at home and/or at school. Work will be turned in through Google Classroom.
GMail
This is on the home screen for Chromebooks and under GMail on the TSC Tech. Links page. It is the email program we use. Their email address is their TSC username with @tscstudents.net added to the end.
Class Dojo
Class Dojo is an app/website. I use Class Dojo for my behavior management system. This is also a great way to see what is happening in our classroom and send me messages.
Clever
Clever is a platform that TSC uses to streamline the login process. Teachers are able to add apps to their Clever page so students can avoid logging in multiple times. You can use their TSC username/password.
IXL
Log in through Clever. Activities are linked directly to grade level standards. Students will be assigned an activity that goes along with the lesson taught. Can work above/below grade level.
I-Ready
Log in through Clever. This app coincides with our math series. Students will be assigned lessons. They may move onto the next activity as well. Students can earn coins to play games, change their avatar, etc.
Prodigy
Prodigy is a free, adaptive math game that integrates common-core math (grades 1-8) into a fantasy style game that students love playing. See your list of passwords provided by your teacher.
Xtra Math
XtraMath is an online math fact fluency program that helps students increase their basic math facts recall and automaticity. XtraMath helps students master the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts that are the building blocks for mathematics. See your list of passwords provided by your teacher.
Brainpop
Log in through Clever. This website provides videos and activities for many different subjects.
Raz-Kids
Log in through Clever. With this reading application, teachers can assign leveled books for their students. There are activities to go along with the books that are read.
Accelerated Reader
Log in through Clever. Students are allowed to take tests on leveled books to earn points. AR is a wonderful way to assess comprehension and motivate readers.
Into Reading
Ed Your Friend
Log in through Clever. This app goes along with our reading series. Students will be able to access reading stories, leveled readers, workbook pages, and assessments.
Reading Eggs
Log in through Clever. This app is a supplement to our reading curriculum. Students have an avatar that travels through lessons. After the last map, students are moved to Reading Eggspress. Students can earn eggs to play games, design homes, etc.
EPIC!
Epic is an app/website. This is a virtual library for students. Students can select books to read, books to follow along to, and books to listen to. The class code will be provided.
Readworks
This website has a large selection of reading passages, mostly nonfiction. Assignments with the link will be posted in Google Classroom, but you can get in using your Google account.
Mystery Science
Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. Assignments with the link will be posted in Google Classroom.
Scholastic News
Scholastic News provides stories and activities about current events. Assignments will be posted in Google Classroom with the link.
Google Meet
Go to the Google Classroom home page. The link will be posted by your teacher.