More Technology Resources available to Pre-K – 3 & Music Teachers

Name/Link	Pros	Cons
Edmodo http://www.edmodo.com/	·         Allows for easy parent-teacher communication ·         Easy grade & assignment organization ·         Free ·         Classroom community	·         Difficult for younger (non-reading) students to use. ·         Possible inappropriate content posted – must monitor ·         Families without internet at disadvantage
StoryJumper http://www.storyjumper.com/	·         Teachers can turn lessons into stories to share with students ·         Students at every level can create professional-looking books ·         Creating books is free	·         Primarily useful for subjects such as English and Reading ·         Must pay to print books
GoAnimate4Schools http://goanimate4schools.com/public_index	·         Teachers can create their own animations for lessons ·         Share animations	·         Not free ·         Must be bought as a school
Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com/home/	·         Ideas & printables for parent-teacher communication ·         Lesson plans – printables & interactive web ·         Free	·         Must be affiliated with a school to join ·         Associated with commercial organization