Other Tech Resources

FOR KIDS (Parent Resources):

• Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice
• 9 Sites That Make Programming For Kids Fun
• Kids Learn to Blog: Blogging for Kids
• Best Websites For Kids|Common Sense Media
• Free Websites That Teach Coding For Kids
• Best Apps For Kids|Common Sense Media

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ONLINE SAFETY: Many websites exist to offer parents helpful information and tips on keeping your children safe online. Here are a few sites:

• Common Sense Media
• Raising Digital Citizens
• NetSmartz
• Get Safe On-line
• Scholastic—Keeping Kids Safe On-line

FOR TEACHERS

• G Suite Learning Center
• Google for Education Training Center
• Gooru | Help Students Own Their Learning
• Tech Sherpas |Tech Support for Teachers
• EDpuzzle | Engage Your Students with Video
• LearnZillion | Digital Curricular Materials
• Viewpost.com | Watch YouTube videos without comments or other distractions.

DISTRICT 15 CHROMEBOOK 1:1 INTEGRATION - ARE YOU READY?

Technology represents a powerful and motivating tool that educators can use to teach, model, and reinforce today's essential skills to students. As a result, Community Consolidated School District 15 will issue a Chromebook to all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades beginning in the fall of 2017-2018. Click here for more information.