• BYOT Resource Database
     

    This is a teacher contributed list of resources used by Broad Run teacher with students in the classroom. These resources are intended to be used with any device a student may have and are OS independent. The teacher submitting the resource maybe able to give you additional information, but should not be considered a technical resource. If you need assistance, remember the BYOT help philosophy; "Ask three before me." Ask the students for questions about a device or it software, Search the internet for answers about the resource, Ask fellow teacher for issues with either the device or the resource.

     

    To submit a resource, click here to fill out the form.

     Current Resources

     

    Resource Name

    Link to the Resource

    Category

    Subjects

    Submited By

    LCPS Blogs

    http://blogs.lcps.org

    Blogs

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Based on CampusPress by Edublogs, the LCPS Blog Network gives students and teachers an opportunity to share their ideas with the world. Students and teachers might blog to share their thoughts, create a website to support a project, or showcase examples of their best work.
     

    ClassFlow

    http://www.classflow.com

    Content Delivery

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    ClassFlow is an online teaching tool from Promethean, makers of our Interactive Whiteboards. Teachers can push their flipcharts to student devices with this tool and students can respond to prompts/polls as well.
     

    Edmodo

    http://www.edmodo.com

    Discussion Board/Social Media

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Edmodo is a social networking website for teachers, students, and parents. It is marketed as the Facebook for schools. Teachers can invite students into private groups that can be used for online classroom discussions, but in a format that keeps the teacher firmly in control. Students should see teacher for account information. Teachers should see the IFT for School Code.
     

    Kahoot

    https://getkahoot.com/

    Student Assessment

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Kahoot is a cool formative assessment tool for classrooms that is not platform specific. It is web based and works on all types of devices. It allows the teacher to give pre-made or impromptu quizzes and polls, while adding in an element of gamification to the classroom.
     

    Poll Everywhere

    http://www.polleverywhere.com/

    Student Assessment

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Poll Everywhere is a free polling tool to engage students in the content.
     

    Quizlet

    http://quizlet.com/

    Student Assessment

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Quizlet: Create the flashcards using Quizlet and students can select the format of the quiz they take, and it grades it instantly when they finish answering the set of questions. Students can begin with the flashcards and then take the quiz as many times as they want. This tool includes audio support.
     

    Safari Montage

    http://sm.lcps.org/

    Content Delivery, Student Assessment

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Safari Montage: On demand video instructional tool. Students use their network login and password to access videos related to curriculum.
     

    Skype

    http://www.skype.com

    Social Media

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Skype is a free video conferencing service, can be downloaded to most any device, even Xbox. There is also a portable version you can run on a flash drive. You can also now create your own class Skype account through your Microsoft Account (using your Outlook username and password). Visit Skype for details on what version to download.
     

    Socrative

    http://www.socrative.com/

    Student Assessment

    All Subjects

    J. Frazee

    Socrative is a free student response system that works on any device or browser, no clickers required since responses can be submitted from any wifi capable device. It is a formative assessment online tool that providing real-time data and saves a ton of time on grading and checking for understanding while providing the opportunity for high levels of student engagement.
     

     Learnerator

     https://www.learnerator.com/

    Student Assessment 

    AP Courses 

     Katia Olsen

    Learnerator: Get hands on practice and interactive feedback as you take your learning to the next level. We bridge the gap between learning and mastery with engaging content written by world-class educators.
     

     Lucidpress 

     https://www.lucidpress.com/

    Classroom Resources/Student Project Materials 

     All Subjects

     J. Frazee

    Lucidpress is a free for education website to produce a variety of polished classroom materials, from posters to training guides to group projects. Teacher can produce classroom materials, and students can produce posters, fliers, brochures, and presentations for both print and online use.
     

     ViewPure

     http://viewpure.com/

     Content Creation

     All Subjects

     J. Frazee

    ViewPure removes all comments and related videos from YouTube, allowing videos to be watched without distractions, or more likely, without "inappropriate content".
     

     TinkerCad

     https://www.tinkercad.com/

     Content Creation

     All Subjects

     J. Frazee

    Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Please report any errors in this database to Jeff Frazee