edtech resources
Our edtech favorites
We have our favorites! These are just a few of the tools that we and others are using across the country. There is a mix of free, trial, and paid options in the list. And a reminder that any edtech tools that you use with students is approved by your school or district, that they meet the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and other local or state conditions.
Creation & Curation Tools
- Book Creator
- Canva
- Adobe Express
- Google Slides
- PicCollage
- WeVideo
- Google Sites
- Wakelet
- KnightLab Projects
Exploration Tools
- YouVisit
- StoryMaps
- Google Arts & Culture
- Google Earth
- Google Maps / Maps Treks
- 360Schools
- The True Size
- Bouncy Maps
Productivity Tools
Curriculum Tools
Presentation Tools
Assessment Tools
LMS Tools
Samr
Standing for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition, SAMR is a framework that helps teachers integrate technology into their teaching practices at different levels of impact. Use the following resources to learn more:
- A Powerful Model for Understanding Good Tech Integration
- How to Use SAMR Model in Designing Instruction in 2025
Technology Integration Matrix
iAidTIMn The Technology Integration Matrix is a structure that can help you figure out how to best use technology in your classroom. The Matrix focuses on five quality instructional practices and five different ways technology can be used, from just starting out to transformational learning. Combined together, you get a grid with 25 different possibilities. The TIM was created by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology.