Dream Machine
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
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Browse apps and websites specifically designed to leverage artificial intelligence for creative works such as music, media, or other artistic creation.
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
GenType CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: a Google Labs tool that creates custom “fonts” (images of letters, basically) based on any
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Ideogram CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI tool for generating fully customized visuals; includes images, graphics, charts, realistic photos, and more.
Suno AI CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create voiceovers, podcasts, custom music tracks, and other audio projects by converting text into speech;
Udio CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI audio and music generator; create custom songs and music from text prompts and lyrics
Browse apps and websites specifically designed to leverage artificial intelligence resources built for student use. These resources may include personalized feedback, tutoring, brainstorming support, and more.
AudioPen CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: convert voice recordings into text summaries; users transcribe spoken content and organize it into clear, structured
Canva Magic Write CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (note: regular Canva account required) a text-based copy writer that will produce copy
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Curipod CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: teachers create interactive lessons using AI. Students can explore various topics, and the AI functionality
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
Eduaide.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI platform that allows users to create lesson plans, assessments, and educational resources. It aims
GenType CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: a Google Labs tool that creates custom “fonts” (images of letters, basically) based on any
Grammarly AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI features built into Grammarly that support writing revision, drafting and brainstorming, editing, and
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
Knowt CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-powered study tool for students and teachers, including a live lecture note taker, PPT/PDF summarizer,
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
NotebookLM CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered research assistant that functionally serves as a tool for organizing information and insights
Otter AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: automated transcription services, converting spoken content from meetings, lectures, and conversations into text; real-time transcription,
Q-Chat CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a Quizlet tool: students interact with an AI tutor to review content, self-assess, explore topics, generate
Quillbot CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI writing assistant; check grammar, revise and rewrite excerpts like email text or feedback on student
Schoolai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a comprehensive teacher toolbox of AI functionality; tools include lesson-plan writer, assessment builder, document/worksheet generator, PBL
Snorkl CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-Powered Educational Tool that provides students with immediate, personalized feedback on their problem-solving and thinking processes by
Suno AI CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create voiceovers, podcasts, custom music tracks, and other audio projects by converting text into speech;
Udio CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI audio and music generator; create custom songs and music from text prompts and lyrics
Browse apps and websites specifically designed to leverage artificial intelligence for teacher use in such tasks as unit/lesson planning, rubric generation, worksheet creation, communication, content modification, and more.
Almanack CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered lesson-planning and curriculum generation tool complete with a large suite of common tools
AudioPen CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: convert voice recordings into text summaries; users transcribe spoken content and organize it into clear, structured
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Canva Magic Write CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (note: regular Canva account required) a text-based copy writer that will produce copy
ChatGPT CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: generate ideas, answer questions, and explain concepts; create lesson materials, quizzes, and assignments; students can practice
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Curipod CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: teachers create interactive lessons using AI. Students can explore various topics, and the AI functionality
Diffit CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI content creation tool specifically designed to support instant differentiation of content resources like articles, websites,
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
Eduaide.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI platform that allows users to create lesson plans, assessments, and educational resources. It aims
Formative AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (built into the existing Formative platform) create, distribute, and assess student assignments in real time;
GenType CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: a Google Labs tool that creates custom “fonts” (images of letters, basically) based on any
Goblin Tools CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI tools for interaction with texts, tasks, ideas, and more; Magic ToDo: generate sub-tasks
Grammarly AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI features built into Grammarly that support writing revision, drafting and brainstorming, editing, and
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Ideogram CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI tool for generating fully customized visuals; includes images, graphics, charts, realistic photos, and more.
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
Knowt CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-powered study tool for students and teachers, including a live lecture note taker, PPT/PDF summarizer,
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
NotebookLM CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered research assistant that functionally serves as a tool for organizing information and insights
Otter AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: automated transcription services, converting spoken content from meetings, lectures, and conversations into text; real-time transcription,
Quillbot CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI writing assistant; check grammar, revise and rewrite excerpts like email text or feedback on student
Schoolai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a comprehensive teacher toolbox of AI functionality; tools include lesson-plan writer, assessment builder, document/worksheet generator, PBL
Snorkl CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-Powered Educational Tool that provides students with immediate, personalized feedback on their problem-solving and thinking processes by
Suno AI CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create voiceovers, podcasts, custom music tracks, and other audio projects by converting text into speech;
Udio CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI audio and music generator; create custom songs and music from text prompts and lyrics
Browse apps and websites specifically designed to leverage artificial intelligence for general productivity. Examples include email and other professional writing, content and media creation or revision, and more.
Almanack CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered lesson-planning and curriculum generation tool complete with a large suite of common tools
AudioPen CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: convert voice recordings into text summaries; users transcribe spoken content and organize it into clear, structured
Beautiful.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity DESCRIPTION: This presentation tool integrates a generative artificial intelligence that crafts visuals for you based on
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Canva Magic Write CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (note: regular Canva account required) a text-based copy writer that will produce copy
ChatGPT CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: generate ideas, answer questions, and explain concepts; create lesson materials, quizzes, and assignments; students can practice
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Curipod CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: teachers create interactive lessons using AI. Students can explore various topics, and the AI functionality
Diffit CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI content creation tool specifically designed to support instant differentiation of content resources like articles, websites,
Eduaide.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI platform that allows users to create lesson plans, assessments, and educational resources. It aims
Formative AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (built into the existing Formative platform) create, distribute, and assess student assignments in real time;
Goblin Tools CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI tools for interaction with texts, tasks, ideas, and more; Magic ToDo: generate sub-tasks
Grammarly AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI features built into Grammarly that support writing revision, drafting and brainstorming, editing, and
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
Knowt CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-powered study tool for students and teachers, including a live lecture note taker, PPT/PDF summarizer,
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
NotebookLM CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered research assistant that functionally serves as a tool for organizing information and insights
Otter AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: automated transcription services, converting spoken content from meetings, lectures, and conversations into text; real-time transcription,
Q-Chat CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a Quizlet tool: students interact with an AI tutor to review content, self-assess, explore topics, generate
Quillbot CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI writing assistant; check grammar, revise and rewrite excerpts like email text or feedback on student
Schoolai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a comprehensive teacher toolbox of AI functionality; tools include lesson-plan writer, assessment builder, document/worksheet generator, PBL
Snorkl CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-Powered Educational Tool that provides students with immediate, personalized feedback on their problem-solving and thinking processes by
Browse apps and websites that help educators deliver assessments, provide feedback, grade and revise student work, and more.
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Buncee CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: A presentation tool with student-friendly and intuitive design; includes unique elements like animations and other design
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Class Dojo CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: one of the leading behavior management tools; award students points based on customized
Classcraft CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: behavior management and K-8 ELA/math tool; this system gamifies the classroom experience, mirroring and
Classkick CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: create and monitor digital assignments in real time; teacher-student interaction, highly recommend, great connectivity,
Conjuguemos CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: lessons, resources, and activities to support language teachers (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, and
Curipod CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: teachers create interactive lessons using AI. Students can explore various topics, and the AI functionality
Desmos CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: digital graphing tool and assignment creation for interactive, visual mathematics COMMON USES: teachers create and
Doctopus CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: use to deliver copies of shared items to students, grade via rubrics, comment on
EdPuzzle CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: use videos from youtube, khan, etc. (or upload your own) to create a video
Eduaide.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI platform that allows users to create lesson plans, assessments, and educational resources. It aims
Flubaroo CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: automatically grade google form submissions and send feedback/results to students COMMON USES: use Flubaroo to
Formative CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: assignment and assessment tool that includes multiple choice, true/false, text, draw (and insert PDFs/images
Formative AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (built into the existing Formative platform) create, distribute, and assess student assignments in real time;
Renaissance Freckle CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (ELA, Math) DESCRIPTION: Adaptive and personalized math, ELA, social studies, and science instruction (grade levels
GeoGebra CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math) DESCRIPTION: math tools and resources focused on grades 4-8, includes sample assignments and activities COMMON
Goobric CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: (works with Doctopus) Create rubrics that can be instantly and easily inserted into student Google
Google Forms CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Open-ended survey/assessment tool (can customize to any degree or use with combination of
Insert Learning CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: This Google Chrome extension allows users to turn entire web pages into interactive lessons. On the
IXL CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: immersive, adaptive math/ELA content practice (PK-12th grade); students take diagnostic tests to align with
Kahoot! CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: real-time multiple-choice game (can play individually or in teams) with options for assigning activities
Kaizena CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Docs/Chrome: Highlight and speak instead of typing to comment on student docs. Track skills
Khan Academy CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (all) DESCRIPTION: digital content library; online course lessons, assessments & resources; pre-made video lesson activities
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
Knowt CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-powered study tool for students and teachers, including a live lecture note taker, PPT/PDF summarizer,
Learning Paths CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: (by Symbaloo) create student-paced lessons by adding resources, links, or media as well
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
Nearpod CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: display presentations live on student devices; allow student interaction with content; include feedback/questions; integrates with Google
NoRedInk CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (writing) DESCRIPTION: Adaptive formative literacy practice online. Very effective for dynamic formative writing practice, and integrates
Otus CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: limited LMS, assessment management, and data management to collect and organize formative assessment data;
Pear Assessment CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Fast and powerful formative assessment tool that produces highly intuitive reports and item
Pear Deck CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Presentation tool that allows you to build in on the fly questions: agree/disagree/
PlayPosit CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: break up video and insert questions/quizzes. Monitor student understanding and which students have viewed
Plickers CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: allows the teacher to ask questions and get immediate feedback without student devices. Students
Prodigy CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math, ELA) DESCRIPTION: adaptive, gamified math/ELA practice–students are playing an adventure game where the tasks and
Q-Chat CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a Quizlet tool: students interact with an AI tutor to review content, self-assess, explore topics, generate
Quill CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (writing) DESCRIPTION: Writing and grammar practice with pre-built activities organized by topic and concept for elementary
Quizalize CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: simple and potent formative assessment builder; create your own quizzes or search the large
Quizizz CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: formative assessment and assignment tool with dynamic question types, game modes, competition and team
Quizlet CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Online flash cards and review games: teachers create “decks” of cards that students review
Seesaw CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: teachers manage student work and assignments; students create and share digital portfolios (images, recordings,
Slido CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: while presenting, this tool allows presenters to host backchannel chats, deliver quick polls/surveys, and
Snorkl CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-Powered Educational Tool that provides students with immediate, personalized feedback on their problem-solving and thinking processes by
Socrative CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: multiple choice, true/false, short answer; allows for teaming, competitions, quick exit tickets, quick questions,
Zearn Math Platform: web app Description: (FREE for all teachers) This curriculum tool provides comprehensive instructional and assessment materials for
Browse apps and websites built to support specific content areas or containing resources for content-area specific material, including core subject areas as well as fine arts, physical education, world languages, and more.
Almanack CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered lesson-planning and curriculum generation tool complete with a large suite of common tools
Babbel CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: Practice languages (many available) via dynamic activities. Limited content in free version, but highly rated
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Classcraft CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: behavior management and K-8 ELA/math tool; this system gamifies the classroom experience, mirroring and
Code Shrew CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: This simple (free!) web app allows users to create basic drawing and animations with
Conjuguemos CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: lessons, resources, and activities to support language teachers (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, and
Democracy 3 CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: This app allows users to create their own governments/economies and play out simulations that
Desmos CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: digital graphing tool and assignment creation for interactive, visual mathematics COMMON USES: teachers create and
Didax Virtual Manipulatives CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Didax (a math manipulatives and curriculum company) offers these FREE digital manipulatives to mirror
Diffit CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI content creation tool specifically designed to support instant differentiation of content resources like articles, websites,
DuoLingo CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: this site/app allows users to practice foreign languages easily and progressively, delivering steadily more complex lessons
EquatIO Platform: Extension (Chrome) Description: easily insert mathematics expressions into google docs or forms Common Strategies: use a Google Doc to
Exploratorium CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: This virtual museum provides resources and experiences for exploring a wide range of topics in
Flat.io CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (music) DESCRIPTION: (FREE for teachers, premium available) This web/iOS app allows users to create musical scores
Renaissance Freckle CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (ELA, Math) DESCRIPTION: Adaptive and personalized math, ELA, social studies, and science instruction (grade levels
GeoGebra CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math) DESCRIPTION: math tools and resources focused on grades 4-8, includes sample assignments and activities COMMON
GoNoodle CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (brain break) DESCRIPTION: GoNoodle turns movement into a game and makes it easy to be active, the
Grammarly CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: browser extension that checks grammar and spelling as you type in websites, documents, etc. on your
Grammarly AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI features built into Grammarly that support writing revision, drafting and brainstorming, editing, and
Hello Talk CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: Dubbed a “Language Exchange.” Users interact with other users to help each other learn
Instructables CATEGORY: Resource Library DESCRIPTION: how-to for anything and everything; examples include how to 3D print certain objects, how to
IXL CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: immersive, adaptive math/ELA content practice (PK-12th grade); students take diagnostic tests to align with
Khan Academy CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (all) DESCRIPTION: digital content library; online course lessons, assessments & resources; pre-made video lesson activities
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
Math Aids CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math) DESCRIPTION: resources for teachers for enrichment, to remediation; downloadable/printable activities and worksheets (CAUTION: website
Memrise CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: foreign language practice; includes “courses” (similar to “sets” in Quizlet) composed of hundreds of
Newsela CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (ELA, science, social studies) DESCRIPTION: Read articles & take quizzes on-the-go. Adjust article reading level. Create
Newsinslow CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: Excellent current events/news resource that provides beginner-friendly audio and article resources in Spanish, French,
NoRedInk CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (writing) DESCRIPTION: Adaptive formative literacy practice online. Very effective for dynamic formative writing practice, and integrates
PE Central CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (P.E.) DESCRIPTION: Physical Education and Health resources, lesson ideas, professional development opportunities and resources, online
PhET Interactive Simulations CATEGORY: Resource Library (science, math) DESCRIPTION: Engage with dynamic science/math simulations intended to allow users to manipulate
Prodigy CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math, ELA) DESCRIPTION: adaptive, gamified math/ELA practice–students are playing an adventure game where the tasks and
Quill CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (writing) DESCRIPTION: Writing and grammar practice with pre-built activities organized by topic and concept for elementary
ReadTheory CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (reading) DESCRIPTION: Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students; select and assign tasks for
ReadWorks CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (reading) DESCRIPTION: leveled and topical readings for academic use; assign readings with tasks to students; select
Snorkl CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-Powered Educational Tool that provides students with immediate, personalized feedback on their problem-solving and thinking processes by
Storybird CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create and read visual storybooks; select an illustration from the library, write a story
Storyjumper CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create, publish, and print storybooks with photo and audio options (in digital); publish formats
Ted-Ed CATEGORY: Resource Library. DESCRIPTION: TedEd allows teachers to create interactive video lessons that have questions, additional information, resources, and
Toy Theater ManipulativesManipulatives CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Toy Theater is a FREE game-based content area tool for elementary students. One feature
Browse apps and websites to help create content or artistic works, including drawing and graphic design, audio and video production, website/app production, and more.
Adobe Express CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create visually dynamic graphics, web pages, and videos; includes free images and icons
Canva CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: the most widely used visual design tool for creating images, icons, infographics, visually dynamic
Chatterpix CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: this app allows users to add a mouth to an image and insert audio
Chrome Music Lab CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: this music and beat creation tool allows users (no account necessary) to
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
GenType CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: a Google Labs tool that creates custom “fonts” (images of letters, basically) based on any
Google Drawings CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: custom design tool that is great for mind-mapping because of layering and connecting tools,
Google Sites CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: quickly create simple, clean, professional sites with drag and drop tools and Google integration COMMON
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Ideogram CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI tool for generating fully customized visuals; includes images, graphics, charts, realistic photos, and more.
iMovie CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: create videos easily and intuitively with the industry-leading movie-making software (iPad or Mac only);
Piktochart CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: visual design tool for creating images, icons, infographics, visually dynamic presentations; drag and drop;
Postermywall CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: This visual design tool focuses specifically on images and promotional materials along with dynamic
Quiver CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: bring illustrations to life with this augmented reality app (students color images, then scanned
Room Sketcher CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: This 3D design site allows users to create floor plans and room designs.
Room Styler 3D Planner CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: This 3D room design tool is basic and lacks the features
Sketchup CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: 3D design studio to create models, structures, plans, and other designs COMMON USES: general
Smore CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: This is a digital newsletter and poster tool known for its user-friendly interface and
Soundtrap CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: audio production studio; create podcasts, songs, audio tracks, sound effects, etc. easily and quickly
Squid Notes CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: This notes app is a feature-rich and user-friendly handwriting app. Chromebooks and Android devices can
Storybird CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create and read visual storybooks; select an illustration from the library, write a story
Storyjumper CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create, publish, and print storybooks with photo and audio options (in digital); publish formats
Suno AI CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create voiceovers, podcasts, custom music tracks, and other audio projects by converting text into speech;
Udio CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI audio and music generator; create custom songs and music from text prompts and lyrics
Browse apps and websites that help teachers and students engage in meaningful dialogue, group work, and classroom communication. These tools support peer interaction, teacher feedback, and collaborative learning through shared documents, discussion boards, and real-time messaging.
Bloomz CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: an all-in-one school-to-home connection tool. From 2-way messaging with parents to scheduling events with
Boomwriter CATEGORY: Sharing & Publishing DESCRIPTION: collaborative, scaffolded narrative writing; features include sharing and publishing student writing and giving and
Classkick CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: create and monitor digital assignments in real time; teacher-student interaction, highly recommend, great connectivity,
Doceri CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: app for creating videos of annotated lessons (can insert images, text, shapes, etc.), interactive and collaborative
Dotstorming CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: very simple posting/voting tool; users (no login needed) can add cards, comment, chat, and
Google Forms CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Open-ended survey/assessment tool (can customize to any degree or use with combination of
Google Sites CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: quickly create simple, clean, professional sites with drag and drop tools and Google integration COMMON
Google Slides CATEGORY: Sharing & Presentation DESCRIPTION: Google’s presentation tool designed around the same concept as powerpoint but with greater
Hello Talk CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: Dubbed a “Language Exchange.” Users interact with other users to help each other learn
Miro Platform: web-based, app, iPad Description: Collaborative whiteboard/mind-mapping and brainstorming on a widely versatile platform with many pre-built templates/layouts and
Otter AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: automated transcription services, converting spoken content from meetings, lectures, and conversations into text; real-time transcription,
Padlet CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: Use to hold a discussion forum in a stream or grid or “mind map”
Pinup CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: Quick, collaborative “post-it” board; no login required; simple settings and basic usage COMMON USES:
Remind CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: considered one of the leading communication apps for teachers and parents. Messaging groups and
Seesaw CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: teachers manage student work and assignments; students create and share digital portfolios (images, recordings,
Slack CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: messaging and discussion tool that allows for creating and sharing channels to discuss specific
Slido CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: while presenting, this tool allows presenters to host backchannel chats, deliver quick polls/surveys, and
Socrative CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: multiple choice, true/false, short answer; allows for teaming, competitions, quick exit tickets, quick questions,
Stormboard CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: interactive remote collaboration with easy-to-use interface for project/task management and mind-mapping; use pre-made templates to setup
Trello Platform: web app, mobile app (all platforms) Description: (FREE to use, premium available) This project management tool allows users
Ziteboard CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration. DESCRIPTION: A zooming, interactive whiteboard (free for individual use, premium features include realtime collaboration); instantly
Browse apps and websites that allow students and teachers to create and edit visuals to demonstrate learning or enhance lessons and assessments. These platforms offer creative ways to showcase understanding—through digital storytelling, visual presentations, and multimedia projects.
Dream Machine CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate video clips from text inputs; create fully customizable video clips from cartoon graphics to
GenType CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: a Google Labs tool that creates custom “fonts” (images of letters, basically) based on any
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Ideogram CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI tool for generating fully customized visuals; includes images, graphics, charts, realistic photos, and more.
Suno AI CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create voiceovers, podcasts, custom music tracks, and other audio projects by converting text into speech;
Udio CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: AI audio and music generator; create custom songs and music from text prompts and lyrics
Browse apps and websites that help teachers and students stay organized, manage tasks, and optimize their time. With tools like planners, calendars, and checklists, and various task automations, these tools help enhance efficiency.
Almanack CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered lesson-planning and curriculum generation tool complete with a large suite of common tools
AudioPen CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: convert voice recordings into text summaries; users transcribe spoken content and organize it into clear, structured
Autocrat CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: use Google Sheets to automatically generate Docs and other formats; merge data from sheets into docs
Bloomz CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: an all-in-one school-to-home connection tool. From 2-way messaging with parents to scheduling events with
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Buncee CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: A presentation tool with student-friendly and intuitive design; includes unique elements like animations and other design
Canva Magic Write CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (note: regular Canva account required) a text-based copy writer that will produce copy
ChatGPT CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: generate ideas, answer questions, and explain concepts; create lesson materials, quizzes, and assignments; students can practice
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Code Shrew CATEGORY: Content-area Tool DESCRIPTION: This simple (free!) web app allows users to create basic drawing and animations with
Coggle CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: basic mind-mapping tool with limited customization; add visuals from built-in media library COMMON USES: teachers create
Curipod CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: teachers create interactive lessons using AI. Students can explore various topics, and the AI functionality
CutePDF CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: PDF file type conversion tool: Delete, crop, and merge PDFs, among other things COMMON USES: teachers
Didax Virtual Manipulatives CATEGORY: Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Didax (a math manipulatives and curriculum company) offers these FREE digital manipulatives to mirror
Doceri CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: app for creating videos of annotated lessons (can insert images, text, shapes, etc.), interactive and collaborative
DocHub CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: edit, email, and sign PDFs along with additional features like merging multiple documents COMMON USES: share
Doctopus CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: use to deliver copies of shared items to students, grade via rubrics, comment on
Eduaide.ai CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI platform that allows users to create lesson plans, assessments, and educational resources. It aims
EquatIO Platform: Extension (Chrome) Description: easily insert mathematics expressions into google docs or forms Common Strategies: use a Google Doc to
Explain Everything CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: create dynamic video lessons from a whiteboard style interface with drawing tools, text
Formative AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: (built into the existing Formative platform) create, distribute, and assess student assignments in real time;
Goblin Tools CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI tools for interaction with texts, tasks, ideas, and more; Magic ToDo: generate sub-tasks
Google Drawings CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: custom design tool that is great for mind-mapping because of layering and connecting tools,
Google Forms CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Open-ended survey/assessment tool (can customize to any degree or use with combination of
Google Sites CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: quickly create simple, clean, professional sites with drag and drop tools and Google integration COMMON
Grammarly CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: browser extension that checks grammar and spelling as you type in websites, documents, etc. on your
Grammarly AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI features built into Grammarly that support writing revision, drafting and brainstorming, editing, and
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
Insert Learning CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: This Google Chrome extension allows users to turn entire web pages into interactive lessons. On the
Kaizena CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Docs/Chrome: Highlight and speak instead of typing to comment on student docs. Track skills
Kami CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: edit PDFs, annotate on PDFs; download, share, and save; add or delete pages; includes integrations within
Keepvid CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: Download or save videos from youtube, etc. (works inconsistently depending on copyright situations); additional
Khanmigo CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: developed by Khan Academy, provide personalized learning support, answer questions, and help guide students through educational
Knowt CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI-powered study tool for students and teachers, including a live lecture note taker, PPT/PDF summarizer,
Learning Paths CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: (by Symbaloo) create student-paced lessons by adding resources, links, or media as well
Loom CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: Screen video recorder (screencasting) that allows users to record: tab, desktop, webcam; integrates with
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
MicNote CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: voice recorded notes; automatically timestamps for easy reference and editing; edit recordings later; can type while
Miro Platform: web-based, app, iPad Description: Collaborative whiteboard/mind-mapping and brainstorming on a widely versatile platform with many pre-built templates/layouts and
Nearpod CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: display presentations live on student devices; allow student interaction with content; include feedback/questions; integrates with Google
Newsela CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (ELA, science, social studies) DESCRIPTION: Read articles & take quizzes on-the-go. Adjust article reading level. Create
NotebookLM CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered research assistant that functionally serves as a tool for organizing information and insights
Otter AI CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: automated transcription services, converting spoken content from meetings, lectures, and conversations into text; real-time transcription,
PDF.io CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: Essential online PDF tools like splitting pages, merging separate PDFs, compressing, converting to and from Word
PDFescape CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: One of the top-rated PDF editors that allows for creating, modifying, and annotating PDFs online or
Pear Deck CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Presentation tool that allows you to build in on the fly questions: agree/disagree/
Piktochart CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: visual design tool for creating images, icons, infographics, visually dynamic presentations; drag and drop;
Popplet CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: intuitive, dynamic mind-mapping; easier to use for younger students; includes multi-media, color and symbol coding, and
Postermywall CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: This visual design tool focuses specifically on images and promotional materials along with dynamic
Q-Chat CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: a Quizlet tool: students interact with an AI tutor to review content, self-assess, explore topics, generate
Browse apps and websites that provide teachers and students with curated collections of instructional materials and reference tools. These libraries often include lesson plans, videos, worksheets, and interactive content aligned to learning goals.
Almanack CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered lesson-planning and curriculum generation tool complete with a large suite of common tools
Brisk Teaching CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: Brisk Teaching is a Chrome extension designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of
Class Companion CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI student support (tutoring, feedback) and assessment tool. Create assignments or assessments for
Diffit CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: AI content creation tool specifically designed to support instant differentiation of content resources like articles, websites,
GoNoodle CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (brain break) DESCRIPTION: GoNoodle turns movement into a game and makes it easy to be active, the
Google Teacher Center CATEGORY: Resource Library DESCRIPTION: This is Google’s teacher help and training center for all things Google (Classroom,
Instructables CATEGORY: Resource Library DESCRIPTION: how-to for anything and everything; examples include how to 3D print certain objects, how to
Khan Academy CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (all) DESCRIPTION: digital content library; online course lessons, assessments & resources; pre-made video lesson activities
MagicSchool CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an educational platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students. It
Math Aids CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (math) DESCRIPTION: resources for teachers for enrichment, to remediation; downloadable/printable activities and worksheets (CAUTION: website
Memrise CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: foreign language practice; includes “courses” (similar to “sets” in Quizlet) composed of hundreds of
Newsela CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (ELA, science, social studies) DESCRIPTION: Read articles & take quizzes on-the-go. Adjust article reading level. Create
Newsinslow CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (language) DESCRIPTION: Excellent current events/news resource that provides beginner-friendly audio and article resources in Spanish, French,
NoRedInk CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (writing) DESCRIPTION: Adaptive formative literacy practice online. Very effective for dynamic formative writing practice, and integrates
NotebookLM CATEGORY: A.I. Productivity. DESCRIPTION: an AI-powered research assistant that functionally serves as a tool for organizing information and insights
PE Central CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (P.E.) DESCRIPTION: Physical Education and Health resources, lesson ideas, professional development opportunities and resources, online
PhET Interactive Simulations CATEGORY: Resource Library (science, math) DESCRIPTION: Engage with dynamic science/math simulations intended to allow users to manipulate
Problem-Attic CATEGORY: Resource Library DESCRIPTION: assessment question bank for practice and samples, includes items from state- and national-level standardized assessments;
Quizlet CATEGORY: Assessment & Feedback DESCRIPTION: Online flash cards and review games: teachers create “decks” of cards that students review
ReadTheory CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (reading) DESCRIPTION: Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students; select and assign tasks for
ReadWorks CATEGORY: Content-area Tool (reading) DESCRIPTION: leveled and topical readings for academic use; assign readings with tasks to students; select
Symbaloo CATEGORY: Resource Library. DESCRIPTION: organize the internet and digital resources for students; bookmark websites and other web-based artifacts in
Ted-Ed CATEGORY: Resource Library. DESCRIPTION: TedEd allows teachers to create interactive video lessons that have questions, additional information, resources, and
Browse apps and websites that empower students to publish their work and share content with others. Whether it’s a digital portfolio, class blog, or public project, these tools support authentic audience engagement and student voice.
Blogger CATEGORY: Sharing & Publishing DESCRIPTION: Google’s first and simplest blogging platform; Blogger utilizes dynamic templates and various gadgets and
Boomwriter CATEGORY: Sharing & Publishing DESCRIPTION: collaborative, scaffolded narrative writing; features include sharing and publishing student writing and giving and
Canva CATEGORY: Design & Creativity DESCRIPTION: the most widely used visual design tool for creating images, icons, infographics, visually dynamic
Class Dojo CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: one of the leading behavior management tools; award students points based on customized
Coggle CATEGORY: Productivity DESCRIPTION: basic mind-mapping tool with limited customization; add visuals from built-in media library COMMON USES: teachers create
Fan School CATEGORY: Sharing & Publishing DESCRIPTION: easy and intuitive blogging for younger students COMMON USES: Students create learning profiles
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Google Slides CATEGORY: Sharing & Presentation DESCRIPTION: Google’s presentation tool designed around the same concept as powerpoint but with greater
HeyGen CATEGORY: A.I. Creativity. DESCRIPTION: generate an AI version of yourself to then create videos based on text input; includes
RESOURCES New to Loom? Visit Getting Started Loom help center Loom for Education Loom Blog LOOM Click the orange box
RESOURCES View the Padlet Tour Visit the Padlet Help Page PADLET Click the orange box to show/hide each section. PART
Padlet CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: Use to hold a discussion forum in a stream or grid or “mind map”
Pinup CATEGORY: Discussion & Collaboration DESCRIPTION: Quick, collaborative “post-it” board; no login required; simple settings and basic usage COMMON USES:
Prezi CATEGORY: Sharing & Publishing DESCRIPTION: zooming presentation tool that creates visually dynamic presentations and allows for adding media items;
RESOURCES Schoology Help Center Schoology Instructor Q&A Schoology Video Resources (Youtube) Schoology Resources (general) SCHOOLOGY Click the orange box to
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Seesaw CATEGORY: Learning Management System DESCRIPTION: teachers manage student work and assignments; students create and share digital portfolios (images, recordings,
ShowMe CATEGORY: Photo & Video DESCRIPTION: use this app as an interactive whiteboard to record lessons; share lesson recordings with
Storybird CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create and read visual storybooks; select an illustration from the library, write a story
Storyjumper CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: students create, publish, and print storybooks with photo and audio options (in digital); publish formats
Sutori CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: This presentation tool is collaborative (real time), dynamic (can embed media, interactive content –
Symbaloo CATEGORY: Resource Library. DESCRIPTION: organize the internet and digital resources for students; bookmark websites and other web-based artifacts in
Tiki-Toki Timeline CATEGORY: Design & Creativity. DESCRIPTION: create dynamic timelines with images, videos, and other media; use online or download the
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