Lumio
Lumio is a web-based learning platform that offers more ways to effortlessly make learning fun and engaging on student devices.
Teachers can start from scratch, or import existing content like PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoints, and Canva designs and transform them into dynamic, engaging learning experiences on any device. Within Lumio, they can mix and match file types and add interactive elements like games, collaborative whiteboards, handouts, and assessments, all from a single place. Teachers can even share content with colleagues through shared libraries and co-edit lessons in real-time to leverage one another’s classroom experiences.
Tools like instructional audio, activity dashboards, and the ability to offer real-time feedback make Lumio a one-stop shop for teachers. It allows them to personalize learning, enable student creation, and gain insight into learning.
Not only does Lumio offer more ways to engage students, it’s also specifically designed to improve outcomes – it’s not just fun, it works! With the Research-Based Design Certification from Digital Promise, educators and administrators can feel confident in the benefits of using Lumio.
With 3 available plan options, there’s an option for everyone.
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Thinkific
Thinkific is an intuitive platform that allows individuals, training companies and academies, and businesses to scale and sell learning experiences. It delivers an exceptional user experience for both customers and students, offering a variety of customizable tools to design engaging courses, manage content, track learner progress, and transform knowledge into impactful educational material.
Thinkific's mid-market solution, Thinkific Plus, caters to larger organizations that require more advanced features, scalability, and control. It provides e-commerce solutions, extensive customization options, including branded learning portals, in-depth reporting, seamless integrations with enterprise systems (such as CRMs and marketing platforms), and dedicated support. Thinkific Plus also facilitates multi-admin management, efficient user administration, and robust security—making it the ideal choice for businesses with extensive teams or complex requirements seeking to deliver consistent, high-quality training at scale.
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Newsela
Integrating context and relevance into any English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum is crucial for effective literacy instruction. To foster genuine engagement, it is essential to introduce topics that resonate with students, simultaneously enhancing their background knowledge and vocabulary in order to cultivate active and involved readers. The notion that student engagement and standards-aligned ELA instruction are incompatible is a misconception; in fact, they can complement one another seamlessly. By designing captivating ELA lessons that consistently incorporate authentic, leveled content aligned with standards, educators can spark students' curiosity. With access to over 10,000 texts spanning more than 20 genres, learners can delve deeply into a wide array of subjects, ensuring they encounter the intricate texts that await them both in academic settings and beyond. Each text is accompanied by a quiz tailored to ELA standards, focusing on either informational reading or literature, allowing teachers to hone in on the unique skill development needs of each student while fostering a love for reading. This approach not only enriches the learning experience but also prepares students for the diverse reading challenges they will face in the future.
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Study Island
Engaging in effective practices can lead to remarkable improvements in academic performance in mathematics, English Language Arts, science, and social studies, even with just 30 minutes of dedicated effort each week. By utilizing K-12 Common Core-aligned formative assessments and preparing for CAASPP assessments, educators can enhance their teaching strategies and elevate student achievement across these essential subjects. Teachers have the opportunity to provide meaningful instruction through various methods, including direct classroom teaching, live virtual sessions, online tutorials, and personalized support in small groups or one-on-one settings. However, it can be challenging to identify which students are grasping the concepts and who may require extra help. Fortunately, Study Island eliminates that uncertainty by offering a comprehensive, standards-based formative assessment and practice platform that equips educators with essential tools and insights to evaluate and track student mastery of the standards, regardless of the learning environment. This ensures a more tailored approach to support each student's learning journey effectively.
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