Technology
Digital Learning Applications at Powderhorn Elementary
All web tools used at Powderhorn Elementary School are in compliance with Student Data Privacy Laws. Read more about these laws from the Colorado Department of Education. In an effort to conform to state law mandates and communicate to our families how their child's information is being shared, Powderhorn staff will openly communicate which technology tools (software, apps, extensions, etc.) are being used as learning tools in our classrooms. All tech tools we plan to use with students for the school year are included on teacher websites with links to each website or app description. For questions regarding the Student Data Privacy Laws, please contact the DTL.
For a complete list of the tools that are used in our building, please see Digital Tools K-6.
To learn more about these digital learning applications, please contact the digital teacher librarian.
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Canva is a tool students can use to create digital graphics and infographics. Students can use existing templates or create their own designs. Canva is an excellent tool for creating posters, memes, logos and other digital graphics. |
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Students work on assignments with their Chromebooks, laptops, or iPads, while getting help from teachers and peers instantly. Teachers create assignments, see all their students work in real-time, and give LOTS of student feedback. Best of all, students can help each other anonymously. |
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Code is a tool that teaches students simple scripting and development. Students gain exposure to computer science in a fun and interactive manner. |
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Digital Compass (Common Sense Media) is a choose-your-own adventure, interactive game. Developed for 6th to 9th graders and available in English and Spanish languages, Digital Compass lets students step into the shoes of one of eight characters to experience the twists and turns of daily digital life. |
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Epic! is an all-you-can-read eBook library for kids 12 and under offering unlimited access to over 10,000 high-quality childrens books, now including thousands of read-to-me and Audio books. |
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Create video responses and ignite presentations. |
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Formerly Front Row Ed, Freckle is an online adaptive learning program for ELA and Math. |
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Google Apps Education Edition is a package of Google applications that live on the internet "cloud." The applications contained in Jeffco's Google Apps are Docs, Sites, Calendar, Google+ Photos, YouTube (for staff), Gmail and Contacts – all within a safe and secure domain for students and staff of Jeffco Schools. |
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Contextual Grammar, Spell Checker, Synonyms, Translations and Dictionary.​ |
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Kahoot allows users to create game based formative assessments using multiple choice questions. Kahoot provides a fun interactive platform for students which includes avatars, leaderboards, themes, and more. |
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Khan Academy is a personalized learning resource for all ages. The website offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. |
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Lexia Reading Core 5 supports educators by providing differentiated literacy instruction for students grades pre-K-5. |
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Monitor the development of foundational literacy skills. Instant reporting and step-by-step guidance turn assessment data into practical instructional support​ |
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MobyMax is an online resource that offers free math, language, and reading resources for K-8 teachers. |
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Padlet is a free application that allows users to create an online bulletin board that students can use to collaborate on and share ideas. Create an account using your Jeffco Google log in. You can add images, links, videos, and more. Padlet can be projected to your whole class, used on individual devices, or embedded into a Schoology page. |
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PicCollage has everything you need to create amazing collages with your photos. Play with seasonal stickers, backgrounds, and templates. |
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Pixton is a visual writing tool that allows students to design cartoons. Students can publish their work to the web. |
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Powtoon is a tool students can use to create animated videos and presentations. Students can use Powtoon to easily explain their thinking in a creative cartoon. |
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Prodigy has over 1200 crucial math skills for grades 1 - 8 that allow for differentiation for all abilities. diagnostic test to place students in the correct grade, embedded assessments, and automatic differentiation. |
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Hundreds of interactive leveled ebooks for teachers to use along with quizzes and tests and reports. |
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Scratch allows you to program your own interactive stories, games, and animations. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively - essential skills for life in the 21st century. |
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Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning at school. Students can use photos, videos, drawings, text notes and links to show what they know. Seesaw portfolios can easily by shared with parents. |
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Type to Learn 4 allows students to increase their keyboarding skills with individualized lessons and parent reports. |
Digital Learning Applications in Jeffco
All students and teachers have access to premium digital learning applications with their Jeffco log-in credentials. A consistent core set of applications allows for student data privacy aligned to state legislation and seamless access for personalized learning. This includes single sign-on (SSO) and integration of applications.
TechForEd
Students can access a Jeffco-purchased and managed Chromebook to personalize their learning.
Tech Support
Jeffco families and students can get support for device troubleshooting, password resets, system questions and more.
Data Privacy & Security
Jeffco has adopted safeguards for student data privacy and security.
Digital Citizenship & Wellness
Jeffco prioritizes digital citizenship and promotes the safe, responsible use of technology.
Tech for Ed in Jeffco
Jeffco Public School’s 1:1 program provides first- through 12th-grade students in neighborhood and option schools a district Chromebook. This creates an equitable and sustainable model for technology-enabled classrooms that prepares students to thrive in a connected, digital world in alignment with the Jeffco Thrives Strategic Plan.
All students can access a district-purchased and managed Chromebook to personalize their learning. This closes the digital device divide and addresses the inequities in classrooms to transform learning.
Students in grades K-12 can also access a variety of digital applications and consistent tools that give them opportunities to demonstrate learning in creative and challenging ways. Each of the technology tools supports students as creators, collaborators and innovative problem solvers rather than as consumers of information.
The program also allows for professional development and learning for teachers to use the provided tools and devices to transform student learning experiences. Having consistent tools and opportunities for teacher training allows for more challenging learning and student engagement and deeper technology integration.