Adaptive or Assistive Technology/

Teacher Productivity/
Innovative Uses

Priscilla Llanos
CSN Education Department, EDU 214-1009
April 25th, 2021
ADAPTIVE OR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Desmos
● Desmos wants to build a world where every student learns math and loves learning math,
where a student’s access to the power and beauty of math doesn't depend on their place
of birth, race, ethnicity, gender, or any other aspect of their identity.
● Desmos is completely free to use.
● https://www.desmos.com
INNOVATIVE USES SLIDES

Lalilo

● Lalilo delivers messages, information, and ideas that support positive societal and
environmental impact. The content it curates and puts in front of our students not only
teaches them how to read and write; it also brings awareness to themes such as
environmental sustainability, social justice, and activism. Gets students reading, talking,
and thinking critically about important topics from an early age.
● Free for Teachers
● https://lalilo.com/?language=en
Flocabulary

● Help students master standards, build vocabulary and develop 21st-century skills. Every
lesson is an opportunity to bring the curriculum to life and reinforce core knowledge and
skills.
● Free 30 Days, Monthly $10, Contact for District and School Pricing
● https://www.flocabulary.com/
GoGuardian

● GoGuardian can be used for Classroom Management by keeping students on task.

● Call for pricing
● https://www.goguardian.com/
Nearpod

● Make every lesson interactive. You don’t have to start from scratch. Upload and make any
of your favorite PowerPoints, Google Slides, and now, any video interactive. You can even
upload videos directly from YouTube. Or, search our standards-aligned library of 15,000+
interactive lessons and videos across all grades and subjects.
● Silver Free, Gold $120 year, Platinum $349 year, Premium Plus Custom (Call for pricing)
● https://nearpod.com/
Bitmoji

● This is an app that you can create your own character to look just like you! “Create your
own bitmoji and use it everywhere you go”

● There is no fee for this app, it is completely free!

● https://www.bitmoji.com
Prezi

● This app is used to make more creative and innovative powerpoint type presentations.

● Prezi is free, there is no fee for this app!

● https://prezi.com
Quizlet

● Quizlet was developed to help students study using electronic tools and games. Quizlet is
an easy-to-use website and app that helps students study.
● Quizlet is free to use you just need an account
● https://quizlet.com/
Newsela

● Newsela is a website used as an instructional tool to help teachers find the most
reliable and unbiased articles at the reading level of the students.
● Access to news content - Free
● Newsela Pro (includes core subject products, additional content, and standards -
$18 a year per student
● https://newsela.com/
Edmodo

● Send messages, share class materials, and make learning accessible anywhere. Save
yourself time by bringing all your classroom tools together.
● Free account
● https://new.edmodo.com