Test Digital Resources

IXL - Conditional

SCUSD: Conditional


Approval Decision: The application does not have enough balance between critical thinking and skill development. We are currently working on finding good apps that have the balance to support Common Core and/or NGSS.

Description: Practice that feels like place. Dynamic, adaptive learning in math, language arts, science, and social studies.

GoAnimate - Conditional

SCUSD: Conditional


Approval Decision: This is a good use of the teaching strategy "gamification" to support students understanding of fractions in grades 4-6. Teachers may use the free version if they agree to use anonymous names for students.

Description: Create videos in a safe online environment.

Code.org - Conditional

SCUSD: Conditional


Approval Decision: Conditional acceptance based on the fact that this is a paid app and free download for PC is temporary. Another concern was that there were no references to compliance with state or federal student privacy laws.

Description: Every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science.

Cignition - Conditional

SCUSD: Conditional

Approval Decision: This is an excellent digital book resource for many of our students with IEP's. The accounts must be set up with pseudonym for student accounts. Shalla will train the classroom teacher how to assign books to the student. email Shalla at; smirkhani@scusd.net

Description: Cignition transforms the way students learn mathematics while maximizing the potential of every child.

Bookshare - Conditional

SCUSD: Conditional


Approval Decision: Bookshare can only be used for students or staff with a diagnosed disability, IEP, or 504 Plan. You need to check with Shalla Mirkhani. She will create a teacher account and review appropriate use.

Description: An accessible online library for people with print disabilities. Read in ways that work for you. Read, listen, and learn with ebooks in audio, braille, large font, and more.

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