Digital Learning Applications
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Below is a listing of many of the digital learning tools used across the district. This list is not intended to be comprehensive in nature, but is meant to provide a general guide to some of the more commonly utilized tools and applications.
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Status Descriptions
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Core District Tool
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Foundational Tools that should be in use by most/all teachers/students
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District Approved and Supported
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Approved tools that are formally supported by the district in some fashion [Rostering, training, etc]
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District Approved but unsupported
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Tools that are approved for general use, but are not formally supported by the district
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Approved with Conditions
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Tools that are approved, but have specific restrictions [Age, course enrollment, etc]
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NAME
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DESCRIPTION
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STATUS
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Canvas
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MCCSC Learning Management System.Our software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic educational technology. Access Canvas Student Guides and Canvas Student Mobile Guides.
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Core District Tool ★
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Office365
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Access to productivity and content creation tools such as Work, Excel, Powerpoint and more.
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Core District Tool ★
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Google Suite
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Suite of cloud computing productivity & collaboration software tools.
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Core District Tool ★
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Clever |
Click on the Clever icon to access Reading Eggs, Mathseeds, Study Island, Learn360. Students will use the @mccsc.net Google credentials. This is your regular username@mccsc.net followed by your password used for email and computer access. |
Core District Tool ★ |
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MS Teams
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Virtual collaboration and meeting tool, primarily used to facilitate access for absentee students or in the event of an e-learning day
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Core District Tool ★
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ABCYA
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Provides educational games for students.
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Adobe Illustrator
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Design software used for a variety of applications.
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Approved with Conditions ⚠️
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Amplify
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Provides a variety of curricular resources and activities for students and teachers.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Apple Classroom
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Platform for managing and monitoring student iPad workflow and activity in the classroom setting.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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BrainPOP
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Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Bridges Math
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Online interactive math textbook for K-5
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Approved with Conditions ⚠️
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Code.org
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Computer science website that includes free coding lessons, sounds, and many more things used to help students code fluently.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Common Sense
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Source of Digital Citizenship curriculum & activities.
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Desmos
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Robust math graphing utility. Also offers a teacher platform where lesson activities can be found or designed, and facilitated for students
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Discovery Education
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Online interactive, multi-media Social Students content for 6-8
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Edmentum
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Online courseware and learning platform
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Edpuzzle |
Online tool for adding interactive elements to instructional videos |
District Approved but Unsupported ✓ |
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Freeform
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Native Apple 'infinite' whiteboard tool. Used with ipad, can function as a virtual smartboard.
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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iXL
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IXL is a personalized learning experience that provides curriculum and personalized guidance, instructional resources and classroom engagement tools.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Khan Academy
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Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard. (Math, science, computer programming, etc.)
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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MathSeeds
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Packed full of enjoyable child-focused activities that make learning a rewarding and meaningful experience, Mathseeds teaches fundamental concepts in a fun, motivating and engaging way.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Monroe County Public Library
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Digital resources for students from the MCPL specifically designed for Monroe County schools.
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Naviance
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Naviance is an American college and career readiness software provider that partners with high schools and other K–12 institutions to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Nearpod
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Platform for creating and delivering interactive lesson content to students in a variety of modes
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Notability
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Virtual notebook app that also enable import/export and annotation of pdf files
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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ParentSquare
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District communication platform
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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PearDeck
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Google Slides or Powerpoint add-on that enables interactive elements that promote learner engagement and both formative and summative assessment
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Reading Eggs
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Leveled reading program that incorporates spelling and allows teacher to assign lessons to specific students.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Savvas Realize and EasyBridge
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Online textbook platform
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Approved with Conditions ⚠️
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Socrative
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Formative assessment tool
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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Sora
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Provides filtered access to library catalog for etexts and resources
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Starfall
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Website with a focus on basic reading & writing skills.
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Study Island
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Differentiated instruction with immediate feedback, built-in remediation, and actionable, real-time progress reports. Teachers can assign to individual students or groups.
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District Approved and Supported ✓
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TinkerCad
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Design platform for 3D construction and printing
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District Approved but Unsupported ✓
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Vista
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World Language online textbook.
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Approved with Conditions ⚠️
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