Toolkit

Name:IconBrief DescriptionType:EssentialsGrade:
KCS Instructional StrategyToolbox SiteThis site holds a variety of instructional strategies and routines for engaging students in any grade and any content area.Website, Instructional StrategyProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Top 10 Strategies for Differentiation with Discovery EdDifferentiation of content, delivery, and / or demonstration of learningInstructional StrategyDiscovery EducationK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
PadletPadlet is an app and website used to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information for any topic.iPad AppProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
RewordifyRewordify.com is powerful, free, online software that improves reading, learning, and teaching.WebsiteOtherK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Flippity Easily turn a Google™ Spreadsheet into a Set of Online Flashcards and Other Cool StuffInstructional StrategyGoogle ProductivityK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Answer GardenAnswer Garden is a real-time feedback tool that allows for student response, brainstorming, and participation.Instructional StrategyGoogle Classroom3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Clips AppStudents can use the Clips App in order to record short snippets of video in order to put together a longer film as a "how to" or a story.iPad App3-5, 6-8, 9-12
PlickersAn assessment tool for teachers, that will easily check for understanding.App on phoneProfessional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
QR Code Generator and Qrafter AppTeachers can create various links using QR codes and students can then access the links using the Qrafter App.Website3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Poll EverywhereThis website allows you to present a question for an audience or your students to respond to in real time.WebsiteProfessional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
ScreencastifyScreencastify is a free screen recording extension for ChromeGoogle App/ExtensionGoogle ProductivityProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
RemindA private message platform to enable communication between teachers, students, and parents.Communication ToolProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Khan AcademyOnline tool to help educate students in just about any subject.Website3-5, 6-8, 9-12
QuizletA learning tool to let your student study anything.Instructional StrategyK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Google Forms for Student AssessmentGoogle Forms is a question-based tool used to gather data.Google App/ExtensionGoogle ProductivityProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
QuizizzA quiz in game format for every subject.Game/SimulationK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Adobe ScanTurn pictures into PDF'siPad AppCanvas, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, ShowbieProfessional, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
GimkitThis site provides an alternative to Kahoot and Quizlet style learning games.Website6-8, 9-12
Big Huge LabsThis website has resources for students to use in creating final products that are both engaging and interactive.Website3-5, 6-8, 9-12
EdPuzzleThis website allows you to turn any video into a lesson.Website3-5, 6-8, 9-12
FlipGridFlipgrid is a video making platform that allows students the opportunity to teach and explain their learning, thinking, and opinions.WebsiteK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
HyperDocsHyperDocs allow a teacher to guide students through a self-paced lesson with embedded instruction, assessment with opportunities for enrichment, remediation, and meeting with the teacher.Instructional StrategyGoogle Productivity6-8, 9-12
Actively LearnAn online literacy platform that helps students overcome the barriers to reading for depth.Digital Resource3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Video AssessmentsUsing videos to assess to reach those student who are not the greatest with regular assessments.Instructional StrategyOtherK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Peer ConsultancyThis is a structured protocol that can be used when students or peers give each other feedback or discuss a dilemma.Instructional StrategyProfessional, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12