4 Fun Literacy Activities with Google Docs

21 Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs

Audiobooks, podcasts - both listening and creating (preferably creating)

Students could use Soundtrap, SpeakPipe, this Chrome extension, or Audacity (available in the App Depot) to create their sound recordings. Example: Kids read a book and record themselves reading. QR code with recording goes on the back of the book so that other kids can listen - great for older kids reading to younger. Could also be used for peer tutoring.

Book Creator App: Resources for Teachers

Common Sense Media: Tool Reviews - outstanding list of tools that can be sorted by subject, grade level, and more

Control-Alt-Achieve blog (tons of tips on ways to use the Google Suite in your classroom)

Create Cloze Reading Activities with Google Sheets and Other Tools

Creative Google Slides Uses for Students

Deck Toys

Digital Tools for Language Arts

Flipgrid - SO many uses! Respond to a prompt, read aloud, track fluency over time, explain your thinking. Teacher can create unlimited topics on free account.

Formative

FreeTech4Teachers: Language Arts

The Global Read-Aloud

Google Earth

Google Slides Choose Your Own Adventure Stories

Google Templates for Students from TCEA

Google Tools for Diverse Learners

Language Arts Resources from Elwood NY’s Instructional Technology Dept.

LiveBinders “Integrating Technology into the Language Arts Classroom" (lots of LiveBinders, each of which has lots of resources)

Nearpod

NewsELA

The Power of the Selfie Center

Random Writing Prompt Generators with Google Sheets

SPARCC Technology Integration Updates - ELA, ELL, and Languages

Special Needs #Edtech Treasure Chest

Student-Made Storybooks with Google Slides

Teaching 21st Language Arts Resources

Teaching Tools from Language Magazine

Touchcast: Create stunning, professional-looking videos with this app and a greenscreen (remember, these are available to check out from @pisdtech). Educator Guide: Engaging with the YouTube Generation

Especially for younger students:

12 Tips for Using Google Apps with Young Students

Primarily Google