New Software Titles Added During the
COVID-19 Closure
Below is a list of tools we have added to our already extensive collective “toolbox” to support online teaching and learning while the school buildings are closed. Further updates may be coming, so feel free to re-visit this page periodically.
Flipgrid – a free website tool that allows teachers to create “grids” to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called “topics,” and their students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service
Google Hangouts Meet – A great video conferencing option for those looking to create an ad hoc meeting. This tool will be used to connect with parents, and with upper school students (only). This tool is included as part of our Google Apps for Education Suite. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, More on Privacy from Google Apps, More on Security from Google Apps, Google Family Safety Center.
Goosechase – A fun tool teachers can use to organize scavenger hunts for students. Currently they are offering free Educator Plus licensing during the COVID-19 crisis. This tool will only be used with upper school students. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service
IXL Learning – Math – **What’s NEW?** – our licensing has been expanded to include Social Studies, Science, and Spanish. IXL Math is a web resource covering more than 3,000 distinct math topics in a progression from pre-kindergarten to high school. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, IXL Non-Disclosure Statement – Hackley School
Newsela – Takes authentic content from the world’s most trusted providers and turn it into learning materials that are classroom-ready. Students engage with thousands of texts on topics they care about most, that have been edited to their reading level which are aligned with standards that support ELA instruction. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service
Quizizz – Allows teachers to create and conduct student-paced formative assessments in a fun and engaging way for students of all ages. It’s totally free for teachers so no license keys are needed to get started. Privacy Policy, Terms of Service
SmartMusic – A web-based suite of music education tools that support efficient practice, helping musicians to develop and grow. Privacy Statement, Terms & Conditions
ZOOM – a video conference tool that has offered its services free of charge for schools during closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. ZOOM has lifted the 40 minute limit to web-conferences as part of this offer. ZOOM for K-12 Schools Privacy Policy, Terms of Service