Digital Instructional Resources

Digital resources are reviewed by the Teaching and Learning, Technology, and Information Technology departments for their instructional value and commitment to protect student data and privacy. Software vendors who are signatories to the Student Privacy Pledge are designated by SPP below.

Adobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Spark) Adobe Spark for Education is an online tool that enables students to express themselves via graphics, web stories and narrated videos. District Supported
Annotate Annotate is a cloud based HTML5 web app that transforms your chromebook or mobile device into a whiteboard tool. Approved for Use
Banzai! Online financial and life literacy education Approved for Use
Blooket A tool to create review games Approved for Use
Boddle Gamefied math fluency practice Approved for Use
Book Creator A tool to combine text, images, audio, and video to create interactive stories, digital portfolios, research journals, poetry books, science reports, comics, etc. SPP Approved for Use
Book Taco Reading incentive program -- PGE Pilot SPP Approved for Use
Book Widgets Content creation tool for teachers Approved for Use
Boom Cards A tool to create flashcard-type review games and opportunities SPP Approved for Use
Braining Camp Digital manipulatives for instruction of K-5 students. Approved for Use
BrainPop This program is used by elementary teachers and students for academic tutorials. SPP District Supported
BreakoutEDU Gamified learning to create engaging and empowering learning experiences Approved for Use
Buncee Buncee for Education is an online tool that enables students to create graphics, web stories, and narrated videos. SPP Approved for Use
Canva A graphic design tool -- students access the platform through the EDU account provided by the teacher Approved for Use
CK12 CK-12 provides a variety of open education resources in a Flexbook format. CK-12 also provides physics and chemistry simulations and a variety of math and science resources, including PLIX (Play Learn Interact and eXplore) modules, adaptive practice, and study guides SPP Approved for Use
Class Dojo ClassDojo is a classroom behavior management and rewards program. SPP Approved for Use
Clever Clever is an SSO (single sign-on solution) that allows students to login to instructional programs using their Google account or with saved credentials. SPP District Supported
ClipChamp Online video editing platform approved for use at LHS Approved for Use
CodeHS Online coding instruction Approved for Use
Common Lit CommonLit provides 2,000 high-quality free reading passages for grades 3-12, complemented by aligned interim assessments. SPP District Supported
Conjuguemos Online Spanish language learning resource SPP Approved for Use
Deck.Toys Tool for creating interactive lessons Approved for Use
Delta Math Online platform that allows teachers to mix and match problem-sets, control rigor, vary due dates, and, with PLUS or INTEGRAL, create tests and problems of their own SPP Approved for Use
Desmos Desmos offers calculators, digital math activities, and curriculum to help every student love math and love learning math SPP Approved for Use
Digital Theatre Online platform for the study of performing arts Approved for Use
Duolingo An app and website for learning world languages through games and repetition. Use by students under 13 requires parent permission. Approved for Use
Econ Lowdown Economic lessons and activities provided by the Federal Reserves. Approved for students 13+ Approved for Use
Edmentum MathSeeds This program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades K-2. SPP District Supported
Edmentum Reading Eggs This program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades K-2. SPP District Supported
Edmentum Study Island The program is used by teachers and students in elementary grades and middle grades. SPP District Supported
EdPuzzle EdPuzzle promotes engagement and student accountability by embedding questions in videos, including YouTube. SPP Approved for Use
Education.com Online review of concepts for students Approved for Use
Edulastic Online common assessment platform -- LHS Only SPP District Supported
Epic Epic provides an opportunity for students to fill all those little time gaps during transitions and time after work is completed. Teachers can curate collections of books based on units of study, curriculum products such as Curious About Words, and individualized collections based on student Lexile Level or interest Approved for Use
eSpark eSpark is an engaging, online program that provides K-5 math and reading instruction at each student’s level. With eSpark, teachers can assign leveled resources to easily target specific standards and skills. Students can also learn at their own pace on a personalized, adaptive pathway while you pull small groups. SPP Approved for Use
EVERFI EVERFI empowers educators to bring real-world learning into the classroom and equip students with the skills they need for success–now and in the future. SPP District Supported
Failure Free Reading Failure Free Reading is a nationally recognized, proven non-phonic first reading intervention that accelerates the vocabulary, comprehension, expressive fluency, and confidence of students. Approved for Use
Fast ForWord An adaptive reading program that sets learners up for success with intensive, 1-on-1 instruction in foundational language and literacy skills Approved for Use
Flashlight360 Formative assessment platform for speaking and writing Approved for Use
Flip Flip (formerly FlipGrid) is a video discussion platform that enables students to create short videos to explore topics and to engage in discussions with classmates. Flip includes access control and moderation tools for teachers. SPP Approved for Use
Flocabulary Flocabulary is utilized as an activator for lessons as well as for direct instruction and remediation. SPP Approved for Use
Floorplanner Online layout design site approved for LHS Interior Design class through December 2023 Approved for Use
Follett Destiny Library catalog and automation software SPP District Supported
Formative Tool for teachers to formatively assess students Approved for Use
Foundations in Personal Finance (Dave Ramsey) Digital curriculum for the instruction of personal finance for high school students District Supported
Fusion 360 AutoCad for Chromebooks Approved for Use
Gale in Context Online research database access District Supported
Gallopade Elementary/Middle school textbook access District Supported
Gimkit A live learning game for study and review. For use in classrooms with students 13+. Approved for Use
Google Lowndes County Schools has adopted Google’s G Suite for Education (formerly called Google Apps for Education) to provide free online communication and productivity tools for students and teachers. G Suite for Education accounts are created for all students in grades K-12. G Suite Apps include Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Drive, Google Sites, Google Keep, and Google Vault. SPP District Supported
HMH Read180 Reading/literacy instruction SPP District Supported
HMH Science Elementary/Middle school textbook access SPP District Supported
iCEVonline Instructional content for CTAE classes District Supported
iCivics Supplemental American government instruction Approved for Use
Imagine Learning Research-based, standards-aligned curriculum that builds core reading and academic language skills, including support in 15 languages. Includes Imagine Edgenuity and Imagine Language SPP Approved for Use
iReady This is the universal screener used in the RtI process for middle schools. It is a K–12 adaptive diagnostic for reading and mathematics that pinpoints student needs down to the sub-skill level, and ongoing progress monitoring shows whether students are on track to achieve end-of-year targets. SPP Approved for Use
Illuminate Education Online common assessment platform (Recently acquired by Renaissance Learning) SPP District Supported
iStation This program is used by elementary school students and teachers. SPP Approved for Use
IXL IXL combines a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, the Real-Time Diagnostic, personalized guidance, and actionable analytics to give you everything you need to personalize instruction and help students progress faster. SPP Approved for Use
Kahoot Kahoot! is a platform for creating and delivering quizzes for concept reinforcement. Approved for Use
Kami Digital tool for annotating SPP District Supported
Khan Academy Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. SPP Approved for Use
Kodable Programming/coding instruction for students SPP Approved for Use
Learning A-Z Supplementary educational resources for reading, writing, vocabulary, and science Approved for Use
Learning.com Supplementary instructional materials for computer applications Approved for Use
Legends of Learning Standards-aligned lessons/interactive games SPP Approved for Use
Lexia (Core5 & PowerUp) Support for literacy to include reading, writing, and speaking District Supported
Literably Literably is a reading assessment for K-8 students that identifies A-Z reading levels, diagnoses skill gaps, screens students for reading difficulties, and monitors progress. Approved for Use
MobyMax MobyMax is a standards-aligned K–8 learning platform for math, literacy, science, and social studies equipped with adaptive tests, test-prep lessons, interactive whiteboard activities, and motivational tools. SPP Approved for Use
Nearpod NearPod is a tool that adds interactive questions and assessments into Google Slide Presentations to promote student engagement and to allow teachers to check student understanding “on the fly.” NearPod includes a library of interactive lessons from vetted sites. SPP Approved for Use
Newsela Instructional content platform that features differentiated high-interest texts in reading, science and social studies. It contains engaging activities that encourage close reading and bring lessons to life. SPP Approved for Use
NoRedInk A tool to help teachers facilitate instruction and feedback on student writing (Grades 7-12). SPP Approved for Use
Noteflight Noteflight is a web-based program that allows students to be creative by creating and arranging music. Approved for Use
PBS LearningMedia Free standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans for teachers Approved for Use
Pear Deck Pear Deck is a tool that adds interactive questions and assessments into Google Slide Presentations to promote student engagement and to allow teachers to check student understanding “on the fly.” SPP Approved for Use
PebbleGo Elementary Research Database District Supported
Performance Matters This program is primarily used by teachers to deliver online assessments. The platform will also serve as a data repository. SPP Approved for Use
Pixton Comic strip creator SPP Approved for Use
Plasma Games Plasma Games equips teachers with a 3D video game platform that connects standards with real world technologies and STEAM careers to drive student engagement and learning outcomes. Approved for Use
Progress Learning This program is used by high school teachers and students in preparation for the EOC and other assessments. District Supported
Quaver Quaver’s Music Curriculum is a comprehensive, customizable, fully-digital program adopted for our music classrooms rather than using the traditional textbooks and cds. District
Supported
Quizziz Quizizz is a web-based tool teachers use for quick checks and reviews. Students can answer at their own pace. The site includes a library of quizzes. Approved for Use
Read180 Reading intervention software SPP District Supported
ReadTheory Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students. SPP Approved for Use
ReadWorks Resource providing access to reading passages, vocabulary, paired text sets, question sets, step reads, and article-a-day passages Approved for Use
Really Great Reading This is a play-based digital platform that provides activities that are aligned with research to accelerate the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary to transform unfamiliar words into familiar and instantly recognizable words. SPP Approved for Use
Reflex Math Used for math fluency practice Approved for Use
Renaissance Learning This program provides access to Illuminate common assessment platform. SPP District Supported
Seesaw SeeSaw is a tool that enables creation of portfolio of student work. Students “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. SPP Approved for Use
Sight Reading Factory Web-based program for practicing sight reading and sight singing. SPP Approved for Use
Socrative Tool for assessment providing immediate teacher feedback Approved for Use
SORA Platform for accessing digital library materials SPP District Supported
Spelling City Game based study of literacy skills using any word list. Approved for Use
Splash Learn Math learning games approved for grades K-2. Approved for Use
Storybird Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds, curating artwork from illustrators around the world and inspiring writers of any age toturn those images into original stories. SPP Approved for Use
Study Ladder Online practice, differentiated learning, assessment, and reporting Approved for Use
ThinkCentral Elementary textbook access SPP District Supported
ThinkCerca This is a research-based literacy framework for reading and writing across subjects in grades 3-12. It creates K-12 writing software and curriculum to help students become strong readers, writers, and critical thinkers. SPP District Supported
Tinkercad This program enables students to create 3D drawings and projects for a 3D printer. Allowed with provision students sign up using the teacher's email and teacher creates class using the Invite Code for monitoring. Approved for Use
Tutor.com Provided through partnership with the South Georgia Regional Library system, tutor.com, a service of Princeton Review, offers highly effective 1-to-1 tutoring and homework help, day or night, from any Internet-enabled device Approved for Use
Unique Learning System (ULS) Curriculum for life skills students; includes N2Y District Supported
Vocabulary.com Vocabulary.com teaches you words by systematically exposing you to a wide array of question types and activities that will help you understnad all the meaning and nuances of every word you're learning. Approved for Use
WeVideo Online, cloud-based video editing platform SPP District Supported
Wix Website development platform; approved for 13+ at LHS Approved for Use
Wordwall Content creation tool for teachers Approved for Use
Write Reader Students using WriteReader (with or without the help of an adult) will hear letters and the sounds they make as they author their own books. The process allows them to become authors while learning to read by writing Approved for Use
Write Score This program provides formative literacy assessments aligned to grade-level standards. The assessments are built to look and feel like the state assessment students will ultimately take. The essays are scored and returned with an online data analysis summary and lesson plans and other resources to teach mastery. Approved for Use
XtraMath This program provides drill and practice on the basic counting or calculating strategies. SPP Approved for Use
Yes, I'm a Designer Supplemental instructional materials for graphic design courses at LHS Approved for Use
Zearn This program closely aligns to the modules in Eureka Math and provides direct instruction and review on math principles. SPP Approved for Use