SamanthaVarone

  8/11 Discovery Education https://www.discoveryeducation.com/   Discovery Education is a digital learning platform that offers high-quality multimedia resources, including videos, interactive activities, virtual labs, and real world career connections. The content is aligned to curriculum standards and covers a wide range of subjects, from science and math to social studies and literacy. Teachers can assign resources directly to students, integrate them into lesson plans, or use them for independent exploration.  The platform also includes features like:  Quizzes Discussions Instructional strategies  *There is a free trial available, and full access is subscription based for schools or districts.  Discovery Education is an excellent tool for bringing real-world, engaging content into the classroom while supporting multiple learning modalities. 

  8/5 Nearpod https://nearpod.com/   Nearpod is an interactive learning platform that allows teachers to create and deliver engaging lessons that include multimedia, quizzes, polls, virtual field trips, and collaborative boards. It is designed to make lessons more interactive, whether in-person or remote.  Nearpod allows real-time student participation and feedback, and students can work at their own pace or follow along during a live session. In addition it can also be used for homework assignments and helping teachers track engagement and understanding.  *There is a free version with essential tools and a premium version with more lesson storage and advanced features. It’s a great tool for making traditional lessons more dynamic and responsive to students' needs.