Google Apps and Services
The Pulaski Community School District utilizes Google Workspace for Education to provide students the opportunity to use a variety of digital instructional tools as part of their coursework, to support learning, complete assignments, collaborate with classmates, communicate with teachers and develop essential digital citizenship skills. These core apps include Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Google also offers Additional Services beyond the core apps- instructional tools that are also used in classrooms to support learning. These Additional Services apps require parent/ guardian's consent which is obtained annually through the online registration process. See table below for these apps.
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Additional services
App |
Apps
DESCRIPTION |
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|---|---|---|
| Google Applied Digital Skills | Video-based lessons and hands-on projects, such as making presentations, creating budgets, or doing online research. | |
| Chrome Web Store | And online marketplace where users can discover approved extensions, themes, and apps for the Chrome web browser. | |
| Google Arts and Culture | Provides access to artwork, virtual tours and cultural artifacts from around the world. | |
| Google Bookmarks | Lets users save and organize websites online for easier access in the future. | |
| Google Earth | Interactive globe that allows students to explore satellite imagery and locations around the world. | |
| Google Maps | Offers satellite views, street maps and traffic information. | |
| Google Digital Resources | Collection of Google’s online tools, websites, and apps that help with learning, research, creativity, and productivity. | |
| Google Photos | A cloud-based service for storing, organizing, and sharing photos and videos. | |
| Google Translate | Offers translations between 243 languages for text, documents and speech. | |
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Google News |
Gathers articles from various trusted sources so users can see headlines and coverage from around the world. | |
| YouTube (filtered for students) | A platform for watching and sharing videos online. | |
| Gemini | AI tool |
Digital Resources
A variety of digital resources are used both in the classroom within instruction and by students to show what they know. We believe it is important for students to have choice and voice in the apps they use to learn and create. However, we also believe it is important that students be exposed to a variety of relevant and appropriate resources for learning and preparation of skills for their future. The tabel below includes the resources used most often and is updated annually. Please note It is difficult to capture all resources used in individual classrooms.
| Resource | Grade Levels | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Bookflix | K-5 | Scholastic non-fiction ebooks |
| Trueflix | K-5 | Scholastic fiction ebooks |
| Brainpop | 4K-5 | Educational videos |
| EPIC | K-5 | Ebooks |
| Typing Pal | 3-4 | Keyboarding instruction |
| Typing Club | 5 | Keyboarding instruction |
| Seesaw | 4K-5 | Learning Management & Student/ Parent Communication |
| Destiny | K-12 | Library Material Access/ Checkout |
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Capstone |
K-12 | Ebooks |
| Edpuzzle | K-12 | Embed questions and activities within videos for interactive learning |
| Padlet | K-12 | Digital bulletin board for students to share work, ideas and collaborate on their work |
| Book Creator | K-12 | Create interactive books |
| Canva | K-12 | Design tool to create posters, slides, infographics and graphics |
| Nearpod | K-12 | Create interactive lessons with slides, videos, polls, images, discussion questions |
| Canvas | 6-12 | Learning Management & Student/ Parent Communication |
| ChatGPT, Gemini | 6-12 | AI tools for open prompts |
| MagicSchool; ChatGPT, Brisk | 8-12 | AI tools for feedback and idea generation |
| Opposing Viewpoints | 9-12 | Online database providing different viewpoints on a topic |
| Country Watch | 9-12 | Online database providing up to date information on countries around the world |