Digital Resource Toolbox

Using Digital Tools to Engage Students and Enhance Learning 

An index of frequently used digital tools can be found here on The Innovation HUB.  Click on any tool icon below for support resources including a product overview and ideas for use. For resources and support specific to curriculum content, please visit the appropriate Schoology Curriculum Group.  Additional approved software can also be found on the BCPS Apps Portal. BCPS users can access the Apps Portal through the BCPS Links folder in their bookmarks bar when logged in to the Chrome browser or through their Office 365 account.  This video will show you how. 

BCPS defines software as a set of directions, data, or programs used to operate devices and execute specific tasks. Software is a generic term used to refer to Web-based or installed applications, extensions, and scripts. All software used in BCPS must be reviewed and approved centrally prior to its use. Schools and staff are not permitted to independently acquire software. Once approved, the application will be visible on The Innovation HUB and/or the Apps Portal. 

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ActivInspire - Personal Edition

Lesson presentation software 

Adobe Express Icon

Adobe Express

Create and design visual content

Audacity Icon

Audacity

Audio editor and recorder

Chromebook Image

Chromebooks

BCPS approved device for students

Chrome Apps & Extensions

Features used to customize the user experience

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Desmos

Online lesson delivery and collaboration

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Digital Content 

BCPS-licensed digital content (BrainPop, Discovery, Gale, and more)

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Discovery Education

Digital and text content for all grades and subjects

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GoGuardian

Browser monitoring & management tool

Google Calendar Icon

Google Calendar

Scheduling calendar


Google Docs

Online word processing tool

Google Drawings Icon

Google Drawings

Diagramming tool

Google Drive Icon

Google Drive

Cloud storage

Google Forms Icon

Google Forms

Survey creation tool

Google Keep Icon

Google Keep

Note-taking tool

Google Meet Live Stream  

Live stream tool

Google Meet Icon

Google Meet  

Web conferencing tool

Google Sheets Icon

Google Sheets

Spreadsheet tool

Google Slides Icon

Google Slides

Presentation tool

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Google Workspace

Computing, productivity, and collaboration tools

Kahoot Icon

Kahoot!

Every student response quiz tool

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Math Learning Center Apps

Online mathematics models

Microsoft Office Icon

Microsoft Office

Productivity suite

Microsoft Stream Icon

Microsoft Stream

Content hosting tool

Microsoft Teams Icon

Microsoft Teams

Online collaboration

Microsoft Whiteboard Icon

Microsoft Whiteboard 

Web-based interactive whiteboard

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NoodleTools

Online research platform

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Promethean Nickel ActivPanel

Directions for using new Promethean Panels and Apps

Professional Resources

BCPS-licensed digital content for Staff

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QR Codes 

Matrix barcodes used to quickly access digital content

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Schoology

BCPS' Learning Management System (LMS)

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Scratch & ScratchJr

Block Coding Programs

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Screencast App

Screen recording tool available only on Chromebooks

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Screencastify

Online screen recording tool

Sphere Document Camera Icon

Visualization software for the AVer Document Camera

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Windows Apps

Installed productivity applications

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Wixie

Publishing and creation program

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Visit the Educational Technology YouTube Channel to access video tutorials that support technology integration in BCPS.