Google Classroom is one of the main programs Tapteal Elementary uses for learning. It is used to create, distribute, and grade assignments. The primary purpose of Google Classroom is to share files between teachers and students. Students should be logging in to Google Classroom every school day.
Google Classroom Overview
Signing in to Google from Home
Class Dojo is an application that Tapteal Elementary uses to communicate with families. What is happening at school and in your child's classroom will be shared on Class Dojo via photos, videos and messages. Parents can use Class Dojo to send their teacher a message.
How to log in to Class Dojo
How students log in to ClassDojo
How families can post to their student's Portfolio
How students post to their Portfolio
Zoom is the application Tapteal Elementary uses for meeting virtually. It is used for class meetings and virtual instruction.
Newsela is an online news-as-literacy platform that features high-interest articles on everything from current events to myths and legends and from literature to science. Content is updated daily, with stories from a wide range of sources in English and also often in Spanish. All articles are available in five Lexile levels, ranging (roughly) from third to 12th grade. Each leveled text features a quiz tailored to that particular article plus a writing prompt that asks students to write and respond to what they've read.
DreamBox is an online math program that is both engaging and proven to boost your child's math performance. Whether your learner is a math whiz or needs help filling in some gaps, the DreamBox platform provides your child with the individualized math lessons they need to succeed.
DreamBox Overview
Epic is an online children's book service offering immediate, on-demand access to over 40,000 high-quality illustrated books and chapter books for children ages 12 and under. Epic's ever-expanding library also includes thousands of Read-to-Me books, Audiobooks, educational videos, and fun educational quizzes. Epic brings age-appropriate, award-winning fiction and non-fiction books to your child's fingertips.
Epic Overview
Screencastify is a video recording program used by teachers to record their computer screens or themselves as they teach a lesson. These videos can then be shared with students and families over Google Classroom, Class Dojo, and Zoom.