Technology Tools & Resources

I use technology intentionally to support instruction, engagement, communication, differentiation, organization, and student growth. The tools I choose are purposeful, developmentally appropriate, and designed to create meaningful learning experiences while supporting diverse learner needs.

Literacy

Technology can strengthen early literacy instruction by providing engaging opportunities for practice, reinforcement, and skill development.

Tools I may use include:

• Boom Cards – interactive phonics, sight word, and literacy skill practice

• Epic! – digital library for independent reading and read-alouds

• Raz-Kids / Kids A-Z – leveled reading practice and comprehension support

• Starfall – foundational phonics and early literacy activities

• ABCmouse – early literacy skill development

• Lalilo & STAR Renaissance – adaptive phonics and reading instruction

• Freckle - adaptive literacy skill practice

• Lexia - adaptive foundation reading and phonics activities

• Heggerty digital resources – phonemic awareness instruction

• UFLI digital resources – explicit phonics support

• Book Creator – literacy storytelling and publishing projects

• Storyline Online – modeled read-alouds and comprehension support

These tools help support foundational literacy skills, reading engagement, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.

Math

Technology helps make early math learning visual, interactive, and engaging while strengthening conceptual understanding.

Tools I may use include:

• ABCya – interactive math games and skill practice

• SplashLearn – early math skill reinforcement

• Happy Numbers – conceptual math practice and individualized support

• Toy Theater – virtual manipulatives and math games

• Math Learning Center apps – ten frames, number lines, base ten tools, pattern blocks

• Prodigy (age/grade dependent) – engaging math practice

• Boom Cards – math intervention and skill reinforcement

• Blooket - interactive, gamified skill review and reinforcement

• Freckle - adaptive skill practice

• Khan Academy Kids – foundational early math concepts

These resources support number sense, fact fluency, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.

Assessment

Technology helps streamline assessment, progress monitoring, and instructional decision-making.

Tools I may use include:

• Google Forms – exit tickets, quick assessments, comprehension checks

• Quizizz – formative assessment and engagement

• Kahoot – interactive checks for understanding

• Blooket - interactive formative assessment for understanding

• Nearpod – live formative assessment during lessons

• Seesaw – student responses and learning evidence

• Classkick - live student assignments and activities

• Digital spreadsheets/trackers – progress monitoring and growth tracking

• Assessment dashboards / platform reports – analyzing student performance data

These tools help guide responsive instruction, monitor growth, and identify next instructional steps.

Communication

Strong communication tools help build partnerships with students and families.

Tools I may use include:

• Email – direct family communication and updates

• Remind – quick communication and reminders

• Smore - newsletter for family communication

• Google Sites - website for family resources

• Seesaw – family communication and sharing student work

• Google Classroom – assignments, announcements, resources

• Learning Management Systems (LMS) – communication, assignments, student access

• Virtual meeting platforms – conferences, support meetings, family collaboration

These tools support consistent, positive, and accessible communication between home and school.

Creativity

Technology provides students with meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, and share their learning.

Tools I may use include:

• Canva for Education – posters, projects, visual storytelling

• Book Creator – digital books and storytelling

• Google Slides – presentations and collaborative projects

• Collaborative documents – shared writing and teamwork

• Digital poster tools – visual projects and student creativity

• Seesaw – drawing, recording, explaining learning

• Flip – video responses and oral communication

These tools encourage creativity, communication, ownership, and authentic learning experiences.

Accessibility

Technology can help remove barriers and provide equitable access to learning.

Tools and supports may include:

• Text-to-speech tools – reading support

• Speech-to-text tools – writing support

• Immersive Reader – reading accessibility supports

• Closed captioning – comprehension and accessibility support

• Audio books / read-aloud tools – listening access to text

• Visual timers – attention and transition support

• Digital visual schedules – routine and independence support

• Translation tools – language support when appropriate

These supports help create inclusive learning environments where students can access instruction in meaningful ways.

Organization

Technology supports instructional planning, classroom management, communication, and efficient organization.

Tools I may use include:

• Google Drive – lesson planning and resource organization

• Google Calendar – scheduling and planning

• Digital data trackers – progress monitoring organization

• Learning management systems – assignments and communication organization

• Digital planning templates – intervention planning and small-group organization

• Canva – creating classroom visuals, newsletters, instructional materials

• Seesaw / LMS organization tools – assignment management and communication systems

These tools help create organized, efficient systems that support responsive teaching and student success.

My Goal

My goal is to use technology intentionally to enhance learning, support accessibility, strengthen communication, and create engaging opportunities for student growth, creativity, and success.