EL Educators
Digital Tools Available through ISS Contract
Maria Collins, Digital Implementation Coach
I am the new Digital Implementation Coach here at ESC Region 11. My role is to support you in learning about and using the tools provided to you through the Instructional Solutions and Support contract that your district has with us. Feel free to contact me with questions and for support. I can't wait to hear from you!
Email: mcollins@esc11.net
Twitter: @cubanteachrintx
Request PD
Districts who have the Instructional Solutions and Support contract with Region 11 have access to these digital tools. Request professional development here.
VoiceThread
VoiceThread allows the user (educator or student) to upload, share, and discuss documents, presentations, images and audio files and videos. Then others can comment using one of five commenting tools.
Create a New VoiceThread
Video directions for creating your first VoiceThread.
Live and Pre-recorded Webinars
VoiceThread offers live and pre-recorded workshops.
VoiceThread Support and How-To's
VoiceThread provides excellent support. Start here for a plethora of resources. Click on Web Applications (on left of page) for easy access.
Discovery Education
Unlock the power of discovery with standards-aligned, digital curriculum resources and easy-to-use technology.
Professional Learning Center
The Professional Learning Center provides curated content beneficial to starting or continuing your Discovery Education journey.
SOS Strategies
Spotlight on Strategies are research based strategies for integrating digital curriculum.
Board Builder
Board Builder allows for a variety of content to be curated and shared by teachers or students.
TexQuest
TexQuest provides digital resources for educators, students and students immediate families in Texas K-12 schools and open-enrollment charters.
Britanica Escolar
Britannica Escolar is valuable for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish. It provides two levels- Primaria and Secundaria.
Teaching Books
Teaching Books is engaging collection of resources that bring books to life.
Learning Express
Learning Express is a collection of resources that provides college test prep, STAAR prep, career resources, GED and citizenship tutorials, and more!
Connect2Texas
Connect2Texas is a network of Texas based educational content providers, including museums, zoos, historical and scientific organizations, etc.
Connect2Texas
Connect2Texas providers utilize interactive videoconferencing to deliver live educational programs and professional development to students and educators across the country. Bring scientists, experts, and authors directly to your students without leaving the classroom. See Upcoming Events.
Canvas
Canvas is a learning management system available to all ESC Region 11 districts who have the ISS contract. It is also the LMS that we use here at ESC Region 11 to deliver online learning and blended learning opportunities.