Raider Tech Tips
February 2017
CLASSCRAFT
Classcraft is a web-based gamification classroom tool for teachers that works in a similar format to ClassDojo. Easy to set up and implement, teachers can use the free version to customize classes, then manage student behavior and motivate older elementary through high school age students. The paid version, with advanced customization including gamified class content, is $8/month.
Common Sense Media Parent Communication Tools
Common Sense Media is one of the best, research-based, and FREE resources for Digital Citizenship information, 1:1 resources, etc. This link provides some awesome tips and links for apps, printouts, and videos to help you communicate with parents about technology. It could be extremely helpful in the coming months. Click the button below.
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Kami
Kami is the premier PDF filler for schools due to its reliability and the variety of annotation tools. It is great for scanned worksheets and other PDF documents through Chrome.
Instant Translate
Instant Translate works much like Google Translate, but it has a read aloud feature and lives in your extension bar next to your address bar. Simply click on the icon, type in your phrase or sentence and choose the language into which you want it translated. Then click the sound icon and it should give you both written and spoken language if you have speakers enabled on your device.
Read&Write for Chrome
Read&Write for Chrome has a wide range of text support tools to assist students who are reading in a variety of ways. Especially helpful for students with special needs or reading disabilities because of the read aloud feature, it can be benefical to all students.