Digital Instructional Resources
Digital resources are reviewed by the Teaching and Learning, Technology, and Information Technology departments for their instructional value and commitment to protect student data and privacy. Software vendors who are signatories to the Student Privacy Pledge are designated by SPP below.
Adobe Express is an online tool that enables students to express themselves via graphics, web stories and narrated videos. | District Supported | ||
Annotate is a cloud based HTML5 web app that transforms your chromebook or mobile device into a whiteboard tool. | Approved for Use | ||
Online financial and life literacy education | Approved for Use | ||
A tool to create review games | Approved for Use | ||
Gamefied math fluency practice | Approved for Use | ||
A tool to combine text, images, audio, and video to create interactive stories, digital portfolios, research journals, poetry books, science reports, comics, etc. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Reading incentive program | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Content creation tool for teachers | Approved for Use | ||
A tool to create flashcard-type review games and opportunities | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Digital manipulatives for instruction of K-5 students. | Approved for Use | ||
This program is used by elementary teachers and students for academic tutorials. | SPP | District Supported | |
Gamified learning to create engaging and empowering learning experiences | Approved for Use | ||
Buncee for Education is an online tool that enables students to create graphics, web stories, and narrated videos. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
A graphic design tool -- students access the platform through the EDU account provided by the teacher | Approved for Use | ||
CK-12 provides a variety of open education resources in a Flexbook format. CK-12 also provides physics and chemistry simulations and a variety of math and science resources, including PLIX (Play Learn Interact and eXplore) modules, adaptive practice, and study guides | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Clever is an SSO (single sign-on solution) that allows students to login to instructional programs using their Google account or with saved credentials. | SPP | District Supported | |
Online video editing platform approved for use at LHS | Approved for Use | ||
Online coding instruction | Approved for Use | ||
CommonLit provides 2,000 high-quality free reading passages for grades 3-12, complemented by aligned interim assessments. | SPP | District Supported | |
Online Spanish language learning resource | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Tool for creating interactive lessons | Approved for Use | ||
Online platform that allows teachers to mix and match problem-sets, control rigor, vary due dates, and, with PLUS or INTEGRAL, create tests and problems of their own | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Desmos offers calculators, digital math activities, and curriculum to help every student love math and love learning math | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Online platform for the study of performing arts | Approved for Use | ||
An app and website for learning world languages through games and repetition. Use by students under 13 requires parent permission. | Approved for Use | ||
Economic lessons and activities provided by the Federal Reserves. Approved for students 13+ | Approved for Use | ||
This program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades K-2. | SPP | District Supported | |
This program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades K-2. | SPP | District Supported | |
The program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades and middle grades. | SPP | District Supported | |
EdPuzzle promotes engagement and student accountability by embedding questions in videos, including YouTube. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Online review of concepts for students | Approved for Use | ||
Online common assessment platform -- LHS Only | SPP | District Supported | |
Epic provides an opportunity for students to fill all those little time gaps during transitions and time after work is completed. Teachers can curate collections of books based on units of study, curriculum products such as Curious About Words, and individualized collections based on student Lexile Level or interest | Approved for Use | ||
eSpark is an engaging, online program that provides K-5 math and reading instruction at each student’s level. With eSpark, teachers can assign leveled resources to easily target specific standards and skills. Students can also learn at their own pace on a personalized, adaptive pathway while you pull small groups. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
EVERFI empowers educators to bring real-world learning into the classroom and equip students with the skills they need for success–now and in the future. | SPP | District Supported | |
Failure Free Reading is a nationally recognized, proven non-phonic first reading intervention that accelerates the vocabulary, comprehension, expressive fluency, and confidence of students. | Approved for Use | ||
An adaptive reading program that sets learners up for success with intensive, 1-on-1 instruction in foundational language and literacy skills | Approved for Use | ||
Formative assessment platform for speaking and writing | Approved for Use | ||
Flip (formerly FlipGrid) is a video discussion platform that enables students to create short videos to explore topics and to engage in discussions with classmates. Flip includes access control and moderation tools for teachers. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Flocabulary is utilized as an activator for lessons as well as for direct instruction and remediation. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Online layout design site approved for LHS Interior Design class through December 2023 | Approved for Use | ||
Library catalog and automation software | SPP | District Supported | |
Tool for teachers to formatively assess students | Approved for Use | ||
Digital curriculum for the instruction of personal finance for high school students | District Supported | ||
AutoCad for Chromebooks | Approved for Use | ||
Online research database access | District Supported | ||
Elementary/Middle school textbook access | District Supported | ||
A live learning game for study and review. For use in classrooms with students 13+. | Approved for Use | ||
Lowndes County Schools has adopted Google’s G Suite for Education (formerly called Google Apps for Education) to provide free online communication and productivity tools for students and teachers. G Suite for Education accounts are created for all students in grades K-12. G Suite Apps include Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Drive, Google Sites, Google Keep, and Google Vault. | SPP | District Supported | |
Reading/literacy instruction | SPP | District Supported | |
Elementary/Middle school textbook access | SPP | District Supported | |
Instructional content for CTAE classes | District Supported | ||
Supplemental American government instruction | Approved for Use | ||
Research-based, standards-aligned curriculum that builds core reading and academic language skills, including support in 15 languages. Includes Imagine Edgenuity and Imagine Language | SPP | Approved for Use | |
This is the universal screener used in the RtI process for middle schools. It is a K–12 adaptive diagnostic for reading and mathematics that pinpoints student needs down to the sub-skill level, and ongoing progress monitoring shows whether students are on track to achieve end-of-year targets. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Online common assessment platform (Recently acquired by Renaissance Learning) | SPP | District Supported | |
This program is used by elementary school students and teachers. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
IXL combines a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, the Real-Time Diagnostic, personalized guidance, and actionable analytics to give you everything you need to personalize instruction and help students progress faster. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Kahoot! is a platform for creating and delivering quizzes for concept reinforcement. | Approved for Use | ||
Digital tool for annotating | SPP | District Supported | |
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Programming/coding instruction for students | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Supplementary educational resources for reading, writing, vocabulary, and science | Approved for Use | ||
Supplementary instructional materials for computer applications | Approved for Use | ||
Standards-aligned lessons/interactive games | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Support for literacy to include reading, writing, and speaking | District Supported | ||
Literably is a reading assessment for K-8 students that identifies A-Z reading levels, diagnoses skill gaps, screens students for reading difficulties, and monitors progress. | Approved for Use | ||
AI platform for schools in the world. Educators use MagicSchool to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate clearly, and more. And now use MagicSchool for Students to bring responsible AI experiences to students and build AI literacy for the next generation. | District Supported | ||
MobyMax is a standards-aligned K–8 learning platform for math, literacy, science, and social studies equipped with adaptive tests, test-prep lessons, interactive whiteboard activities, and motivational tools. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
NearPod is a tool that adds interactive questions and assessments into Google Slide Presentations to promote student engagement and to allow teachers to check student understanding “on the fly.” NearPod includes a library of interactive lessons from vetted sites. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Instructional content platform that features differentiated high-interest texts in reading, science and social studies. It contains engaging activities that encourage close reading and bring lessons to life. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
A tool to help teachers facilitate instruction and feedback on student writing (Grades 7-12). | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Noteflight is a web-based program that allows students to be creative by creating and arranging music. | Approved for Use | ||
Free standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans for teachers | Approved for Use | ||
Pear Deck is a tool that adds interactive questions and assessments into Google Slide Presentations to promote student engagement and to allow teachers to check student understanding “on the fly.” | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Elementary Research Database | District Supported | ||
This program is primarily used by teachers to deliver online assessments. The platform will also serve as a data repository. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Comic strip creator | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Plasma Games equips teachers with a 3D video game platform that connects standards with real world technologies and STEAM careers to drive student engagement and learning outcomes. | Approved for Use | ||
This program is used by high school teachers and students in preparation for the EOC and other assessments. | District Supported | ||
Quaver’s Music Curriculum is a comprehensive, customizable, fully-digital program adopted for our music classrooms rather than using the traditional textbooks and cds. | Approved for Use | ||
Quizizz is a web-based tool teachers use for quick checks and reviews. Students can answer at their own pace. The site includes a library of quizzes. | Approved for Use | ||
Reading intervention software | SPP | District Supported | |
Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Resource providing access to reading passages, vocabulary, paired text sets, question sets, step reads, and article-a-day passages | Approved for Use | ||
This is a play-based digital platform that provides activities that are aligned with research to accelerate the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary to transform unfamiliar words into familiar and instantly recognizable words. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Used for math fluency practice | Approved for Use | ||
This program provides access to Illuminate common assessment platform. | SPP | District Supported | |
SeeSaw is a tool that enables creation of portfolio of student work. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Web-based program for practicing sight reading and sight singing. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Tool for assessment providing immediate teacher feedback | Approved for Use | ||
Platform for accessing digital library materials | SPP | District Supported | |
Game based study of literacy skills using any word list. | Approved for Use | ||
Math learning games approved for grades K-2. | Approved for Use | ||
Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds, curating artwork from illustrators around the world and inspiring writers of any age toturn those images into original stories. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Online practice, differentiated learning, assessment, and reporting | Approved for Use | ||
Elementary textbook access | SPP | District Supported | |
This is a research-based literacy framework for reading and writing across subjects in grades 3-12. It creates K-12 writing software and curriculum to help students become strong readers, writers, and critical thinkers. | SPP | District Supported | |
This program enables students to create 3D drawings and projects for a 3D printer. Allowed with provision students sign up using the teacher's email and teacher creates class using the Invite Code for monitoring. | Approved for Use | ||
Provided through partnership with the South Georgia Regional Library system, tutor.com, a service of Princeton Review, offers highly effective 1-to-1 tutoring and homework help, day or night, from any Internet-enabled device | Approved for Use | ||
Curriculum for life skills students; includes N2Y | District Supported | ||
Vocabulary.com teaches you words by systematically exposing you to a wide array of question types and activities that will help you understnad all the meaning and nuances of every word you're learning. | Approved for Use | ||
Online, cloud-based video editing platform | SPP | District Supported | |
Website development platform; approved for 13+ at LHS | Approved for Use | ||
Content creation tool for teachers | Approved for Use | ||
Students using WriteReader (with or without the help of an adult) will hear letters and the sounds they make as they author their own books. The process allows them to become authors while learning to read by writing | Approved for Use | ||
This program provides formative literacy assessments aligned to grade-level standards. The assessments are built to look and feel like the state assessment students will ultimately take. The essays are scored and returned with an online data analysis summary and lesson plans and other resources to teach mastery. | Approved for Use | ||
This program provides drill and practice on the basic counting or calculating strategies. | SPP | Approved for Use | |
Supplemental instructional materials for graphic design courses at LHS | Approved for Use | ||
This program closely aligns to the modules in Eureka Math and provides direct instruction and review on math principles. | SPP | Approved for Use |