Acquired Teacher Resources by Alessia Vigna

Scratch

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:31:37 UTC

Scratch is a free, block-based coding platform developed by the MIT Media Lab that allows users to create interactive stories, games, and animations. Designed primarily for children and beginners, Scratch uses a visual programming language where users snap together code blocks to build projects. It promotes creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking. Educators often use Scratch to teach coding, logic, and digital storytelling in a fun and accessible way.

Soundtrap

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:33:18 UTC

Soundtrap is an online music production platform that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on music projects in real-time. It provides a wide range of tools, such as virtual instruments, audio editing features, and a library of loops and sound effects. Soundtrap is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to both beginners and more advanced music creators. It’s often used in educational settings for music production, podcasting, and digital audio storytelling, enabling students to collaborate on projects from anywhere.

Starfall

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:34:35 UTC

Starfall is an educational website designed to help young children develop early literacy and math skills. It offers interactive games, songs, and activities that engage students in learning the alphabet, phonics, reading, and basic math concepts. Starfall is often used in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms to support foundational learning. The platform also includes resources for teachers and parents to track student progress and reinforce learning at home.

Literacy Today

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:35:12 UTC

This website serves as a resource hub for Québec English Language Arts teachers, providing classroom projects, best practices, and official support documents.

GoNoodle

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:35:56 UTC

GoNoodle is an online platform that provides interactive movement and mindfulness videos designed to keep kids active and engaged. It features fun, educational activities that incorporate dance, exercise, and breathing techniques to help students stay focused and energized. Teachers and parents often use GoNoodle to provide brain breaks, improve classroom behavior, and promote physical activity. The platform is popular in elementary schools and includes a mix of curriculum-based content and just-for-fun movement activities.

Edpuzzle

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:36:31 UTC

Edpuzzle is an interactive video learning platform that allows teachers to create and customize video lessons for their students. Educators can upload their own videos or use existing ones from platforms like YouTube, Khan Academy, or National Geographic, then add interactive elements such as multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions, and voiceovers. This helps track student engagement and understanding while making learning more interactive. Edpuzzle is commonly used for flipped classrooms, homework assignments, and self-paced learning.

Blooket

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:40:46 UTC

Blooket is an online educational platform that combines learning with fun, interactive games. Teachers can create or use pre-made question sets, and students answer questions while playing different game modes, such as racing, tower defense, or battle royale. It’s designed to boost engagement and motivation, making review sessions and classroom activities more exciting. Students can play individually or in teams, and teachers can track their progress through built-in analytics.

Storyline Online

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:41:31 UTC

Storyline Online is a free online resource that features videos of celebrated actors reading children's books aloud. Each video is accompanied by illustrations from the book, creating an engaging storytelling experience for young audiences. The platform is designed to encourage a love of reading and improve literacy skills. It also provides accompanying activities and lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom, making it a valuable resource for both parents and educators.

MagicSchool

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:42:12 UTC

Baamboozle

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:42:45 UTC

Baamboozle is an online game-based learning platform that allows teachers to create and play interactive quizzes with students. It’s designed to be simple and engaging, with a variety of game modes that make learning fun. Teachers can use pre-made quizzes or create their own, and students can play individually or in teams. The platform is often used for review games, vocabulary practice, and classroom engagement activities.

Curipod

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-19 00:43:20 UTC

Curipod is an interactive presentation and lesson-planning platform designed to engage students through quizzes, polls, word clouds, and collaborative activities. It allows teachers to create or customize lessons with AI-generated content and interactive elements that promote discussion and participation. Curipod is often used for formative assessments, brainstorming sessions, and student-led learning, making lessons more dynamic and engaging.

Seesaw

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-20 12:59:28 UTC

Seesaw is a digital learning platform that allows students to create, share, and reflect on their learning through interactive activities. It provides a space where teachers can assign tasks, give feedback, and communicate with students and parents. Students can showcase their work using drawings, recordings, photos, and written responses. Seesaw is commonly used in elementary classrooms for digital portfolios, formative assessments, and student engagement.

Makey Makey

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-20 13:00:57 UTC

Google Classroom

alessiavigna16 — 2025-03-21 16:14:04 UTC

Google Classroom is a free online learning platform by Google that helps teachers create, distribute, and manage assignments, communicate with students, and organize class materials in one place. It integrates with Google Drive, Docs, and other tools to streamline classroom activities.