Technology can be a great help to your daily instruction. Here is a set of student-tested, teacher-recommended classroom tools to supplement your preparation, lesson plans, and activities.

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RefSeek - Search for academic information in web pages and online books, encyclopedias, journals, and newspapers. FREE

JogNog - Select a pre-made, standards-aligned student assessment from this library of thousands. PAID

BookWidgets - Create and embed an interactive game or exercise into your iBooks Author project or website. PAID

HandBrake - Convert a video from any format to any other format with this open source desktop software. FREE

Super Teacher Tools - Find a variety of digital classroom tools, like a Jeopardy game, seating chart maker, random name picker, countdown timer, etc. FREE

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Classroom Tech Tools - Curated by French immersion teacher Diane Cartier.

Student Learning and Gaming Platforms - Curated by world history teacher Kimberly Dawn Albury.

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Is there a particular subject or type of tools that you are seeking? By request, here are some high-quality, teacher-recommended educational mobile apps. The majority of these are not free, but those that recommend these apps say they are worth it.

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Wizard School - Learn about various subjects, then create pictures and videos to show off what you've learned. FREE

Toca Lab - Experiment with the elements of the periodic table in this virtual laboratory of chemicals and equipment. PAID

Stack the States - Play five different games and learn all the states and capitals of the United States. PAID

Mystery Word Town - Spell words to solve various word games; use the associated visual and audio hints if you need help. PAID

DragonBox Algebra 12+ - Practice your algebra and mathematics skills in this challenging puzzle game that gets progressively harder. PAID

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Apps for the Classroom: Past, Present, and Future - Curated by media specialist Jamee Smith.

Game-Based Learning Apps - Curated by robotics professor Noe Branford.

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