- Grand Island Public Schools
- Approved Apps List
Approved Apps List
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Students have access to many valuable online digital resources. At the time of review, the following list of resources met district criteria deeming them curricularly aligned and safe for student use. Vendors may change their Terms of Service and Privacy Policies; therefore, approval statuses are subject to change.
Acellus
Online curriculum Middle School Transitions Program.- Subject: All
- Go to Acellus
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualified, low-income high school students to enroll in college courses from Nebraska colleges or universities, either through dual-enrollment or early enrollment agreements with these institutions.- Subject: College & Career Planning | Grade: 9-12
- Go to ACE
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ACT Academy
All GISH students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to work during Islander Time every week on areas of need through ACT’s FREE online ACT Academy. Parents and students can log onto and use the site at home as well. District adopted and supported.- Subject: College Readiness | Grade: 9-12
- Go to ACT Academy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ACT (act.org)
All 11th grade students take the ACT and 10th grade students can take the Pre-ACT exam. District adopted and supported.- Subject: College Readiness | Grade: 9-12
- Go to ACT
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Actively Learn (Free Version)
Texts and videos for English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies with scaffolds and higher-order questions.- Subject: ELA, Science, and Social Studies | Grade: 9-12 (age 13 and older)
- Go to Actively Learn
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Adobe Creative Cloud
Suite of standalone desktop apps with limited cloud storage syncing for photography, design, video, web, and illustration.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to Creative Cloud
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Achieve (Bedford, Freeman & Worth)
Senior High AP Government digital curriculum.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Bedford, Freeman & Worth
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
aimswebPlus (by Pearson)
aimswebPlus screens and monitors the reading and math skills of students. With its standards-aligned measures, it helps uncover learning gaps, identify at-risk students, and assess individual and classroom growth.- Grade: K-12
- Go to aimswebPlus
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Amplify Reading | Amplify CKLA
Reading: Personalized reading program for learning to read and mastering close reading to achieve growth.CKLA: Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts sequences deep content knowledge with research-based foundational skills.
- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-5
- Go to Amplify Reading | Go to Amplify CKLA
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Amplify Science
Authored by UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, our standards aligned K-8 core science curriculum places students in the roles of scientists and engineers to solve real-world problems in innovate ways. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Science | Grade: K-8
- Go to Amplify
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Apex Learning (by Edmentum)
Digital Learning solution that supports in-class, hybrid, and virtual learning.- Subject: All | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Apex Learning
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ArcGIS (esri free for school bundle)
Online Geographic Information System (GIS) for using, creating, and sharing maps within an organization. Available through GEAR UP program.- Subject: Science, Social Studies | Grade: 6-12
- Go to ArcGIS
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Arduino
Open-source electronics, coding, and hardware platforms used with Arduino programmable boards.- Subject: Alternative Energy & Robotics | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Arduino
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
AR Flashcards - Animal Alphabet
Alphabet flashcards for primary students.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grades: PK-5
- Go to AR Flashcards
- Privacy Policy
Autodesk: Architecture,AutoCAD,Inventor,Revit,Dynamo,Wood Framing(AGACAD)
Computer aided design tools for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Autodesk
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Privacy Policy
Avaz FreeSpeech for Schools
Picture and Text based iPad Communication App for children and adults with communication challenges.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Avaz FreeSpeech for Schools
- Privacy Policy
Bambu Handy | Bambu Studio
Printer control and 3D modeling software for Bambu Printer.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Bambu
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Bark (for Schools)
School-issued student Google Workpace (G Suite) and web monitoring solution.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to Bark for Schools
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Bensound
Royalty free music available under the Creative Commons License. Used in multimedia projects with credit to Bensound.com.- Subject: All | Grade: 3-12
- Go to Bensound
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Beast Academy
Interactive learning platform for advanced math students.- Subject: Math | Grade 3-5
- Go to Beast Academy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Biblionasium
Book club intended for students ages 6-13.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-8
- Go to Biblionasium
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Big Bang Pictures (by Inclusive Technology Ltd)
iPad app developed in conjunction with specialist teachers in the field of visual impairment, the activities have been specially designed for use with children with low vision, including those with cerebral visual impairments and complex needs. It is an ideal tool to assess preferences and develop visual skills.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Big Bang Pictures
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Blackboard Web Community Manager
District Website HostBlockly & Go for Dash & Dot Robots | Path for Dash Robot | Wonder for Dash and Dot Robots | CUE (by Wonder Workshop)
Robotics iOS software where 21st Century Skills are used to problem solve.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-12
- Go to Wonder Workshop
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Blocksi
Classroom Management System & Web Filtering Solution.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Blocksi
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Blooket
Trivia and review game.- Grade K-12
- Go to Blooket
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Bloxels
Bloxels is a hands-on platform to build, play and share your own video games on iOS devices.- Grade: K-8
- Go to Bloxels
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
BobCAD-CAM
Standalone machining software used with Baliegh WR-30 router to create, cut out, and produce 3D objects and assemblies.- Subject: Engineering | Grade: 9-12
- Go to BobCAD-CAM
- Privacy Policy
Boddle
Interactive math game with practice items and learning tools, where the teacher selects and assigns the skill to practice.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to Boddle
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Book Creator
Digital book creation application.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-12
- Go to Book Creator
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
BrainPOP | BrainPOP Jr.
Engaging website helping students to learn difficult concepts across multiple subject areas. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Science, Math, English, Arts & Music, Health, Engineering & Tech | Grade: K-8
- Go to BrainPOP | Go to BrainPOP Jr.
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ByteSpeed (AppStream 2.0)
Virtual Microsoft Office platform for business students using Chromebooks.- Subject: Business | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Bytespeed
- Privacy Policy
Camera (by Google)
Pre-installed on Chromebooks. A utility for taking photos & video with built-in camera. Media is saved to a gallery where it can be named, organized, deleted, saved to the local device or to Google Drive.- Subject: All | Grade: K-12
- Go to Camera | Go to Google
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Canvas
Learning Management System.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Canvas
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Additional Terms
CareerSafe
OSHA Certification Platform.- Grade: 10-12
- Go to CareerSafe
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Cargo-Bot
Logic game for iPad where user programs robot to move cargo.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Cargo-Bot
- Privacy Policy
Carnegie Learning and MATHia
Adaptive learning mathematics platform. Middle school pilot.- Subject: Math | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Carnegie Learning and MATHia
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Cell Collective
Biology life science simulations website for greater understanding of biochemical processes.- Subject: Science | Grade 9-12
- Go to Cell Collective
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Cengage
Core Curriculum: US History, World History. MindTap (Office 365 curriculum).- Subject: History | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Cengage
- Privacy Policy
Central Community College (Web Central)
Web portal for dual enrolled students. District adopted and supported.- Subject: All | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Web Central
- Privacy Policy | FERPA Statement
Certiport | Compass (by Pearson | VUE)
Online certification platform used for Microsoft Office Specialist certification.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Certiport
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Charms (by Vanco)
Arts Booster Group platform for events, scheduling, finances, communication, and music management.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Charms
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
ChatterPix Kids (by Duck Duck Moose)
Voiceover iPad app for pictures and video.- Grade: K-5
- Go to ChatterPix Kids
- Privacy Policy
Chess.com
Online chess platform for GISH Chess Club students.- Grade: 9-12 (age 13+)
- Go to chess.com
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
- Additional parent/guardian consent form is required prior to student use.
Chess Clock (by Chess.com)
Game timer iPad app.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Chess Clock
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Choiceworks | Choiceworks Calendar
Choiceworks helps children complete daily routines, understand & control their feelings and improve their waiting skills by taking turns and not interrupting. Choiceworks Calendar is a picture-based learning tool that helps children learn what is happening day-to-day throughout each month. It helps children organize their lives as well as understand sequence and time.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Choiceworks | Go to Choiceworks Calendar
- Privacy Policy
Choose Aerospace (by EducateWorkforce/Clemson University)
Technical education platform used for gaining knowledge and skills for a career in aerospace.- Grade: 9-12 | Subject: Aviation
- Go to Choose Aerospace
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Chrome Music Lab
Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.- Grade K-12
- Go to Chrome Music Lab
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Cimo & Snow Spelling Pals Lite
iPad app where beginning readers learn to sight and sound out words.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-3
- Go to Cimo & Snow Spelling Pals Lite
- Privacy Policy
Cisco Networking Academy
Online learning platform specializing in networking, security, IOT, and programing. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Information Technology | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Cisco Networking Academy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Class Dojo
Classroom management tool where teachers reward individual, group, and class behaviors. This is an in-class tool only and used without individual student accounts. Students use a teacher-generated Class Code to enter a session.- Subject: All | Grade K-8
- Go to Class Dojo
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Class Intercom
Social Media Management Platform.- GIPS Communications Department | Grade: GISH Student Interns
- Go to Class Intercom
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Classkick (Free Version)
Realtime assignment monitoring and collaboration tool with virtual whiteboarding between teacher and student.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Classkick
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Classroomscreen
Classroom engagement, time management, and polling tool.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Classroomscreen
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Clever
Our district's single sign-on solution where students and staff log in one time to access core and supplemental digital curriculum resources. Clever partners with vendors and syncs with our Student Information System to roster key resources, thus providing an efficient way of managing and accessing apps. District adopted and supported.- Subject: All | Grade: K-12
- Go to Clever
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CollegeBoard
Used to participate in Advanced Placement (AP) programming.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to CollegeBoard
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CueThink (Origo partner)
An application and a pedagogy, CueThink's methodology is based on mathematician George Pólya’s four phases of problem solving. CueThink provides a consistent language and problem solving structure across grades for students to excel on new performance-based assessments.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to CueThink
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Co:Writer Universal
Word prediction, flexible spelling, speech-to-text assistive app used upon approval through school's Speech Language Pathologist.- Subject: English Language Arts
- Go to Co:Writer Universal
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Code.org
Nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science. Code.org provides leading curriculum for K-12 computer science in the largest school districts in the United States and Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign which has engaged 10% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Amazon, Facebook, Google, the Infosys Foundation, Microsoft, and many more.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade K-12
- Go to Code.org
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CodingBat
Live coding problems to build coding skill in Java and Python (example problem). CodingBat is a project by Nick Parlante, a computer science lecturer at Stanford.- Subject: Programming | Grade: 9-12
- Go to CodingBAT
- Privacy Policy
CodeSpark Academy
Games and challenges designed to deliver education and coding instruction for kids.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to CodeSpark Academy
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
CogAT
Reliable and valid abilities assessment platform. CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) lets educators make important programming recommendations, understand how each student learns, and gain valuable information about all students. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Assessment | Grade: 2, 6
- Go to CogAT
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CommonLIt
CommonLit delivers high-quality instructional materials that support student literacy development.- Subject: English Language Arts, 21st Century | Grade 6-8
- Go to CommonLit
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CompTIA
Performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.- Subject: Information Technology | Grade: 9-12
- Go to CompTIA
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ConnectEd: Spotlight on Music (by McGraw-Hill Education)
Spotlight on Music is our K-5 music resource which features hundreds of videos, playalongs, songs, and more. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Music | Grade: K-5
- Go to Spotlight on Music
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ConnectEd: Wonders (by McGraw-Hill Education)
Wonders is our core K-5 English Language Arts curriculum resource aligned to standards and designed to support strong literacy foundations. District adopted and supported.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-5
- Go to Wonders
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CorelDRAW (standalone software for laser cutter)
Professional graphic design software with vector illustration, layout, photo editing and design tools.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to CorelDRAW
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
CPM
Math Curriculum pilot resource: Middle school Algebra.- Subject: Math | Grade: 7-8
- Go to CPM
- Terms of Service | Additional Terms | Privacy Policy
Crick Software: Clicker Writer, DocsPlus, AAC and Accessibility, LearningGrid
Reading and writing software for all abilities.- Grade: All
- Go to Crick Software
- Privacy Policy
CS First (by Google)
Students create computer science projects around different themes such as Sports, Art, and Fashion. Each theme contains 8 lessons of 60-90 minutes that can be tailored to fit your schedule.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: 4-8
- Go to CS First
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Daisy the Dinosaur (by Hopscotch Technologies)
iPad app incorporating the coding basics of objects, sequencing, loops, and events.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to Daisy the Dinosaur
- Privacy Policy
DBQ Online
Supplemental resource for high school social studies curriculum used for developing inquiry based assignments from primary resources.- Subject: Social Studies | Grade 9-12
- Go to DBQ Online
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, explore transformations.- Subject: Math | Grade: 6-12
- Go to Desmos
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Dexcom Follow
Glucose monitoring app. Requires parent authorization -- see school nurse for more information.Digital Passport (by Common Sense Media)
Digital Passport™ by Common Sense Education is an award-winning suite of engaging games that address key issues facing kids in today's digital world.- Subject: 21st Century Literacy | Grade: K-5
- Go to Digital Passport
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Discord
Gaming colloaboartion platform for GIPS sponsored High School E-Sports.- Go to Discord
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
- Additional parent/guardian consent form is required prior to student use.
Dreambox
Math lessons that adapt to student's level. Promotes student decision making and strategy development.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-8
- Go to Dreambox
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
DRC Insight
Alternative Assessment platform in partnership with Nebraska Department of Education.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to DRC
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
E-Hallpass
Digital hallway pass platform.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to E-Hallpass
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Ecsell Institute
Coach evaluation platform.- Grade: Varsity Students
- Go to Ecsell Institute
- Privacy Policy
Ed Your Friend (by HMH)
Core 9-12 science curriculum resource aligned to standards. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Science: Grade: 9-12
- Go to Ed Your Friend
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Edmentum Courseware
Adaptive curriculum, assessments, and practice proven to improve student achievement. District adopted and supported.- Subject: All | Grade: 6-12
- Go to Edmentum Courseware
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Edmentum Study Island
Helps students master state-specific, grade-level academic standards in a fun and engaging manner. Study Island combines rigorous content customized to state standards in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies with interactive features and games that engage students and reinforce and reward learning achievement. District adopted and supported.- Subject: All | Grade: K-8
- Go to Edmentum Study Island
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Education Quest
EducationQuest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. EducationQuest provides free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, college access resources for middle schools, and outreach services for community agencies.- Subject: College & Career Readiness | Grade: Middle & High Schools
- Go to Education Quest
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
eDynamicLearning
The eDL Career Ready Program put students on a clearly defined, national-standard aligned path to explore career options and acquire the technical knowledge and skills to work towards industry-recognized certification and high-demand careers.- Subject: College & Career Readiness | Grade: 7 & 8
- Go to eDynamicLearning
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Electronic Form Solutions (eFormSolutions)
GIPS Foundation student scholarship and teacher grant application platform.- Grade: 12
- Go to GIPS Foundation Online Scholarship Application | Go to eFormSolutions
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Ellii (ESL Library)
Resources and materials designed for English Learners.- Grade: 6-8
- Go to Ellii
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
ELPA21
English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) is the statewide summative assessment that all K-12 English learners (EL) take each spring. This assessment system measures and reports on a student’s English language proficiency overall, as well as in reading, writing, speaking and listening.- Grade: K-12
- Go to ELPA21
- Privacy Policy
Epic!
Digital reading library for PK-5 audiences. Students join using teacher generated Class Code.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: PK-5
- Go to Epic!
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ePoint Plus | Rosen Digital (via Gumdrop Books)
eBook platform for accessing library titles purchased through Gumdrop Books. Titles searchable through Follett Destiny.- Grade: K-12
- Go to ePoint Plus
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
EquatIO for Chrome (by texthelp™)
EquatIO allows users to type mathematical expressions directly on their keyboard, eliminating the need for complicated code or programming languages.- Subject: Math | Grades: K-12
- Go to EquatIO
- Terms of service | Privacy Policy
EVERFI
GIPS partnered with EverFi through the U.S. Department of Education's Gear Up Grant to utilize this resource for Financial Literacy education. Available to Gear Up cohort students and staff.- Subject: Financial Literacy
- Go to EVERFI
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Expeditions
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) app where students take virtual field trips around the world.- Grade: 3-12 | Age 8+ when used with Virtual Reality viewer | Used under adult supervision only
- Go to Expeditions
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Explain Everything
Realtime whiteboarding and content delivery tool.- Grade: 9-12 | Age 13+ only (Student use without account using join-code shared by teacher)
- Go to Explain Everything
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
EzGCM
Climate modeling toolkit that allows students to examine climate change using the same tools and following the same scientific processes as climate scientists.- Grade: 6-12 | Subject: Science
- Go to EzGCM
- Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
facts4me
Child-friendly research site with accurate and interesting information that stimulates the interests of students in either a school or family setting.- Subject: All | Grade: K-5
- Go to facts4me.com
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for college or grad school. Guidance counselor facilitated.- Subject: College & Career Planning | Grade: 12
- Go to FAFSA
- Privacy Policy
Flipgrid
Teacher-moderated video discussion platform where students present and share their responses to teacher-created prompts.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Flipgrid
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Follett Destiny
Library management system that can be accessed from anywhere, 24/7, helping to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and home.- Grade: PK-12
- Go to Follett Destiny
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Generation Genius
Standards-based science videos, reading materials, and activities.- Subject: Science | Grade: 6th (Barr Middle School Pilot)
- Go to Generation Genius
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Genie - Extemp, Congress, Debate
Tool for Speech Teams: Auto-File articles, cut evidence cards, organize with Folders & Collections and more.- Subject: Speech | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Genie | Go to Genie Chrome Extension
- Privacy Policy
Gibbs Smith
4th grade social studies (The Nebraska Adventure)- Subject: Social Studies | Grade 4
- Go to Gibbs Smith
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Geoboard (by The Math Learning Center)
This app is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics introduced in the elementary and middle grades. Learners stretch bands around the pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-8
- Go to Geoboard
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
GeoGebra Math Apps
Math tools for graphing, geometry, 3D, and more.- Subject: Math | Grade: 3-12
- Go to GeoGebra
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Go Bound | Varsity Bound | ASPi Solution Inc.
Athletic events entries, scheduling, timing, and results hub in partnership with Black Squirrel Timing.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to Go Bound
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Additional Policy
GoFan
High School events ticketing platform.GoGo Library (via Gumdrop Books)
eBook platform for accessing library titles purchased through Gumdrop Books. Titles searchable through Follett Destiny.- Grade: K-12
- Go to GoGo Library
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Good Karma Applications
Suite of assistive technology apps. First Then Visual Schedule, Visual Schedule Planner, Scene Speak, FTVS HD- Grade: K-12
- Go to Good Karma Applications
- Privacy Policy
Go for Dash & Dot Robots (by Wonder Workshop)
Robot app that encourages hands-on play and learning to make creative problem-solving concrete and tangible.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-8
- Go to Wonder Workshop
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Arts & Culture
Google partnered with 17 international museums to provide high quality content, virtual tours, and more in this Virtual Museum Collection.- Subject: Art History | Grade: 6-12
- Go to Google Arts & Culture
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
Core productivity and collaboration suite for Grand Island Public Schools including: Calendar, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Gmail, Hangouts (gr. 9-12), Keep, Sheets, Sites, Slides.- Subject: All
- Go to: Calendar, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Gmail, Hangouts (gr. 9-12), Keep, Sheets, Sites, Slides
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Terms of Service (Hangouts)
G Suite Training
Chrome extension that offers interactive training lessons to get you up and running in Gmail, Drive, Slides, Sheets, and more.- Grade: K-12
- Go to G Suite Training
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Chrome
GIPS preferred browser. Integrated with Google Suite for Education Apps (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.)- Grade: PK-12
- Go to Chrome
- Privacy and Terms Policy
Google Dictionary by Google
Dictionary extension for Chrome.- Grade: K12
- Go to Google Dictionary
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Earth
A geobrowser that accesses satellite and aerial imagery, ocean bathymetry, and other geographic data over the internet to represent the Earth as a three-dimensional globe.- Grade: PK-12
- Go to Google Earth
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Similar Pages
Chrome extension for discovering web pages similar to the page you're currently browsing.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Google Similar Pages
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Tour Creator
Tour Creator allows users to build immersive, 360 degree tours from their computer.- Grade: 3-12 | Age 8+ when used with Virtual Reality viewer | Used under adult supervision only
- Go to Google Tour Creator
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Google Translate
Text translation between 103 languages. Translations are not considered equivalent to that of a GIPS Bilingual Translator.- Grade: 2-12
- Go to Google Translate
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Go Zen
Online social and emotional learning programs, videos, and activities.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Go Zen
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
GrabCAD Print
3D Printer Software.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to GrabCAD Print
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Grand Island Public Library
Weblink to Grand Island Public Library. *Parents/Guardians must negotiate all sign-up agreements and express consent for services directly through the GI Public Library and any digital or non-digital vendor or party it partners with.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Grand Island Public Library
Handwriting Without Tears: Wet-Dry-Try Suite for Capitals, Numbers & Lowercase
Children learn and practice correct formation habits for writing capitals, numbers, and lowercase letters.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: PK-8
- Go to Handwriting Without Tears
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Healthy Roster
Healthy Roster allows Athletic Trainers/Staff to more efficiently document injuries and related interactions. *Only staff have accounts.HelloHERO
Contracted case management and school psychology services.- Grade: PreK
- Go to HelloHERO
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
HMH Player | HMH eTextbooks
Companion app to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt curriculum resources. Used for accessing digital content.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to HMH Player | Go to HMH eTextbooks
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Hourglass
Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) platform. Used in parnership with the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE).Hudl
Video review and analysis platform for high school athletics.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Hudl
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
iBooks | Apple Books
Native iPad app for reading eBooks.- Grade: K-12
- Go to iBooks | Apple Books
- Privacy Policy
iCivics
Civic education resource whose digital library includes curricular resources, digital literacy tools, professional learning materials, and educational video games. iCivics was founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in 2009 to support civics education.- Subject: Social Studies | Grade: 8-12
- Go to iCivics
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Imagine Language & Literacy | Imagine Math (by Imagine Learning)
Full suite of language, literacy, and math solutions.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Imagine Learning
- Privacy Policy
ImPACT
Concussion Management PlatformInterland (by Google)
To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Interland
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Internet DDL | iDigitalDrive
Digital Literacy Platform.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Internet DDL
- Privacy Policy
IPEVO Presenter | Visualizer
Chrome extensions used with iPevo Document Camera for in-class instruction and demonstrations.- Grade: K-12
- Go to IPEVO Presenter | Go to IPEVO Visualizer
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
i-Ready (Ready Math)
Differentiated instruction for students. Designed to get students excited about learning and to support teachers in the challenge of meeting the needs of all learners.- Subject: Mathematics | Grade: K-5
- Go to i-Ready
- Privacy Policy
IXL Learning | IXL Math and English
IXL is an immersive learning experience that provides comprehensive, standards-aligned content for math, language arts, science, and social studies.- Grade: K-12
- Go to IXL Learning
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Kahoot!
Student response system for game-like quizzes in real time environment- Subject: All | Grade: All
- Go to Kahoot!
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Khan Academy
Comprehensive online learning resource with practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners.- Subject: All | Grade: K-12
- Go to Khan Academy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Kids A-Z (by Learning A-Z)
Multiple eLearning resources. Provides digital reports that educators use to inform their instruction.- Subject: Math, Science, Reading | Grade: K-12
- Go to Kids A-Z
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Kodable
Helps teachers teach computer science to tomorrow's innovators.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to Kodable
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Kognity
9-12 Science Curriculum.- Subject: Science | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Kognity
- Privacy Policy
Kuder Galaxy
Career awareness system for students in grades pre-K through 5 that makes learning about the world of work through educational games, activities, and experiences.- Grade: PK-5
- Go to Kuder Galaxy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
LAMP Words For Life
English vocabulary augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language app that combines PRC Unity language system with Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) principles and strategies. LAMP is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles as well as clinical experiences that address the language development and communication needs of children with autism. Students are referred by the Student's Special Education Team through the Assistive Technology Referral Process. Installation subject to funding availability.- Grade: K-12
- Go to LAMP Words For Life
- Privacy Policy
LanSchool Air
Classroom Management Software that helps teachers connect with students to create more meaningful online experiences, both in the classroom and remotely.- Grade: K-12
- Go to LanSchool
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Legends of Learning
Supplemental math games for elementary and middle school students.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-8
- Go to Legends of Learning
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Let's Talk! - Customer Landing Page
Customer experience and community engagement platform for students, parents, teachers, and support staff. With customer service at its center, Let's Talk helps give school communities a voice and build stronger relationships with stakeholders.- Subject: NA | Grade: K-12+
- Go To Let's Talk! - Customer Landing Page
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Marathon Kids
In partnership with the UNL Ag Extension, virtual students engage in evidence-based practices and activities for virtual PE class.- Subject: PE | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Marathon Kids
- Privacy Policy
Mastercam
Computer aided design and manufacturing tools for torch, mill, and lathe.- Subject: Manufacturing | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Mastercam
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Medical Language Lab (F.A. Davis in partnership with B.E. Publishing)
Online medical terminology text. Based on proven language methodology, the Medical Language Lab guides learners from basic through advanced levels of proficiency to become fluent medical language speakers.- Subject: Medical Terminology | Grade 10-12
- Go to Medical Language Lab
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Privacy & Terms
Menti.com (Mentimeter.com)
Real-time voting response system where students join teacher created session using a join code.- Subject: All | Grade: 3-12
- Go to menti.com
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
MindMup
Mind mapping tool that allows users to save their ideas to Google Drive and collaborate with others.- Grade: 3-12
- Go to MindMup
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Mind Yeti
Mind Yeti helps kids practice gratitude, empathy for others, and kindness toward themselves.Modela-DGShape For Roland MDX-50
Standalone milling software used with Roland Modela MDX-50 Benchtop CNC Mill. An ideal solution for short-runs and prototypes, the MDX-50 allows users to mill functional parts with good quality on a wide range of materials.- Subject: Engineering | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Modela MDX-50
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Modern Recorder Lab (by Mr. Henry's Music World)
Online curriculum resource with in-class instruction for elementary music teachers. Students learn the foundation of breathing & articulation. Throughout the curriculum, students are challenged to perform a piece of music that focuses on a particular concept or note. Students do not have accounts.- Subject: Music | Grade: K-5
- Go to Modern Recorder Lab
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Monday.com
Project management tool.- Grade: 12 (GISH student interns for GIPS Communications Dept.)
- Go to Monday.com
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Musicplay Online
Teaching tool that encourages active music making in and out of the classroom.- Subject: Music | Grade: K-5
- Go to Musicplay Online
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
MyHRW | Holt McDougal Online
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt web portal for Chemistry and Government courses. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Chemistry, Government | Grade: 9-12
- Go to MyHRW
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
MySciLEARN (FastForWord)
Computer-based reading program intended to help students develop and strengthen the cognitive skills necessary for successful reading and learning.- Subject: English | Grade: 6-12
- Go to MySciLearn (FastForWord)
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Mystery Science
Supplemental science resource with open-and-go lessons.- Subject: Science | Grade: K-8
- Go to Mystery Science
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Nearpod
Teachers embed polls, interactive quizzes, and open-ended questions in slideshow presentations. Students enter teacher generated code to enter session. Teachers launch the presentation and observe live student progress.- Subject: All | Grade: K-12
- Go to Nearpod
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
NebraskAccess | EBSCO K12 Databases
Research databases for K-12 Nebraska students at no cost. The Nebraska Library Commission purchases these subscriptions for Nebraskans with funding from the State of Nebraska and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.- Grade: K-12
- Go to NebraskAccess Databases Especially for K12 Students
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Nebraska Career Connections (Kuder)
Education and career planning resource that brings Nebraska's students, parents, educators, adults, and employers together.- Subject: College & Career Planning | Grade 6-12
- Go to Nebraska Career Connections
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
New Ford Tech | High School Ford Service Training
GISH Automotive Class. Ford Technician Training.- Subject: Automotive | Grade: 9-12
- Go to New Ford Tech
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
NEworks
Jobs finder website by the Nebraska Department of Labor.- Subject: College & Career Readiness | Grade: 9-12
- Go to NEworks
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- Note: privacy and terms policies are listed under "Legal" toward the bottom of the vendor's page.
Newsela
Adaptive news articles where each article adapts to the student's reading level.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Math, Social Studies | Grade: 2-12
- Go to Newsela
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF)
Personal Finance curriculum.- Personal Finance | Grade: 6-12
- Go to Next Gen Personal Finance
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Noteflight Learn
Music education platform used for composition.- Subject: Music | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Noteflight Learn
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Additional Terms
No Red Ink (Free)
Builds stronger writers through interest-based curriculum, adaptive exercises, and actionable data.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: 7-12
- Go to No Red Ink (Free)
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System)
Pronounced “en-skass,” is a new statewide assessment system that embodies Nebraska’s holistic view of students and helps them prepare for success in postsecondary education, career, and civic life. It uses multiple measures throughout the year to provide educators and decision makers at all levels with the insights they need to support student learning.- Grade: 3-8
- Go to NSCAS
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)
NWEA delivers insights that help students learn, teachers teach, and leaders lead. Proven assessment solutions, customized professional learning, and industry-leading research.- Grade: K-11
- Go to NWEA
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
OBS Studio
Standalone video recording and live streaming software.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to OBS Studio
- Standalone software | No data collected
On To College with John Baylor (OTC)
Program helping families and schools create two - and four - year college graduates with minimal debt. This program offers test preparation and college counseling. District adopted and supported.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to OTC
- Privacy Policy
Origo: Stepping Stones - Slate | Slatecast
Stepping Stones is a core mathematics program, K-5, written by a team of experts focused on educational research that demonstrates how children learn math most effectively.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to Stepping Stones
- Privacy Policy
OverDrive
Online digital library where eBooks, audiobooks, and more are available for borrowing. Students access resources through their Clever portal.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: 3-12
- Go to OverDrive
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Ozobot | OzoGroove
Ozobot is an award-winning smart miniature robot that bridges digital and physical gaming. Designed to learn, play and entertain, Ozobot brings a refreshingly new element into solitary play and shines in a variety of social and interactive settings.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-8
- Go to Ozobot
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Panorama
Platform that promotes positive school climate by collecting valid and reliable feedback about what matters most — from belonging and teacher-student relationships to engagement and school safety.Pearson EasyBridge
Core Social Studies curriculum resource web portal. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Social Studies | Grade: 4-5
- Go to Pearson EasyBridge
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Pear Deck
Presentation tool that integrates with G Suite for Education. Transforms presentations with live student polling.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Pear Deck
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Pearson Realize
Core Algebra and Geometry curriculum resource web portal. District adopted and supported.- Subject: Math | Grade: 6-12
- Go to Pearson Realize
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Pearson VUE
Secure testing platform for industry certifications.- Subject: Information Technology | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Pearson VUE
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
PebbleGo
Leveled information for emergent readers. Topics include Animals, Biographies, Science, Social Studies, and Dinosaurs.- Subject: English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies | Grade: K-5
- Go to PebbleGo
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
PebbleGo Next
Helps students in Grades 3-5 learn about key concepts related to Social Studies, Biographies, Science, States, and American Indians. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas.- Subject: Social Studies, Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to PebbleGo Next
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Perfection Learning | Perfection Next
Core Curriculum: AP English Language and Composition- Subject: ELA | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Perfection Learning
- Privacy Policy
Photos for Class
Creative Commons photos for school projects. Images are automatically cited.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Photos for Class
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Portfolium
Virtual Portfolio. A space where students can curate their achievements, projects, and competencies and showcase them with potential employers.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Portfolium
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Precision Exams
Industry-aligned Career and Technical Education exams that help students validate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom. Educators receive powerful reporting tools they can use to evaluate their students’ understanding.- Subject: Information Technology | Grade: 9-12 (14+ years of age)
- Go to Precision Exams
- Privacy Policy
Professor Garfield Online Safety
iPad games and comic book style lessons centered around online safety.Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
PLTW provides transformative learning experiences for students and teachers by creating an engaging, hands-on classroom environment, empowering students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to PLTW
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Proloquo2Go (Symbol based AAC)
Symbol-based communication app that gives voice to those who cannot speak. This Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app is a tool for expressing oneself and increasing communication skills and language development. Students are referred by the Student's Special Education Team through the Assistive Technology Referral Process.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Proloquo2Go
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Precision Exams
Industry-aligned Career and Technical Education exams that help students validate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom. Educators receive powerful reporting tools they can use to evaluate their students’ understanding.- Subject: Information Technology | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Precision Exams
- Privacy Policy
Puppet Pals HD
iPad app allows users to create their own unique shows with animation and audio in real time.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Puppet Pals HD
- Privacy Policy
Q-interactive | Q-global (by Pearson)
Special Education assessment platform.Quantile: Summer Math Challenge (MetaMetrics, Inc)
State standards aligned summer school Math program.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to Quantile
- Privacy Policy
Quaver Music | Quaver Ed
6-8 Music Resource.- Subject: Music | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Quaver Music
- Privacy Policy
Quia
Activities, quizzes, and assessment platform.- Grade: 4-12
- Go to Quia Web
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Quizizz
Student response system. Students use teacher generated join-code to interact in real-time.- Subject: All | Grade: 3-12
- Go to Quizizz
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Quizlet | Quizlet Live
Student response system. Students use Quizlet Live with teacher generated join-code to interact in real-time.- Subject: All | Grade: 3-12
- Go to Quizlet | Go to Quizlet Live
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Quiver 3D - Coloring App
Augmented reality coloring book app.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Quiver 3D - Coloring App
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Raz-Kids
Guided reading program where students can listen to books for modeled fluency, read books for practice, and then record themselves so teachers can monitor progress.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: K-5
- Go to Raz-Kids
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Read Live (by Ready Naturally)
Web-based intervention applies research-based strategies to accelerate reading achievement. Visual and auditory prompts guide students through motivating steps to develop fluency and phonics skills, support comprehension, and improve vocabulary.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: K-8
- Go to Read Live
- Privacy Policy
ReadWriteThink
ReadWriteThink's mission is to provide educators, parents, and afterschool professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials. This website is a good resource for parents to support their child's literacy development at home. Note: ReadWriteThink may link to other websites that do not appear on this GIPS Approved Apps List. If this occurs, GIPS has not approved the digital resource in question and therefore it is not sanctioned for student use.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA)
- Go to ReadWriteThink
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
ReadWorks Digital
Nonprofit that focuses on reading comprehension instruction and leverages cognitive-science research to create instructional materials and tools for the classroom.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: K-12
- Go to ReadWorks
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Really Great Reading - Playground
Companion software to Really Great Reading print media. This resource is used for reading interventions.- Subject: Reading | Grade K-5
- Go to Really Great Reading
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Reflex
Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is an effective system for mastering basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for grades 2+.- Subject: Math | Grade: 2-12
- Go To Reflex
- Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Remind
School communication and messaging platform.- Grade: 7-12 (age 13 and over)
- Go to Remind
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
RobotC
RobotC is a cross-robotics-platform programming language for popular educational robotics systems.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to RobotC
- Standalone Software | No data collected
Robotx for VEX Robotics 4.x
Standalone software for the integrated system of motors, wheels, support structures, and sensors used to build and program robots.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to VEX Robotics
- Standalone software | No data collected
Sapling Learning (by Bedford, Freeman & Worth | Macmillan)
GISH: AP Macroeconomics | AP Microeconomics- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Sapling Learning
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Save to Google Drive (by Google)
Chrome extension that allows you to save web content directly to Google Drive through a browser action or context menu. You can save documents, images, and HTML5 audio and video all by right clicking and selecting 'Save to Google Drive'.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Save to Google Drive
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ScanQR
Scans QR codes and displays their contents on a Chromebook.- Grade: K-12
- Go to ScanQR
- No account required | No data collected
Scholastic Let's Find Out
Online companion subscription to Scholastic's weekly reader for Kindergarten. Videos, games, and activities.- Grade: K
- Go to Let's Find Out
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Science Journal (by Google)
Uses the sensors in a smartphone or tablet device to measure and graph phenomena such as light, sound, and motion in order to conduct experiments on the world around you.- Grade: 9-12 | Subject: Science
- Go to Science Journal
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
SketchUp for Schools
3D modeling platform integrated with G Suite Google Drive.- Grade: K-12
- Go to SketchUp for Schools
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Scratch
Coding platform designed by MIT. Create stories, games, and animations.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade 2+
- Go to Scratch
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
ScratchJr
With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-3
- Go to ScratchJr
- Privacy Policy
Screencastify - Screen Video Recorder
Desktop video recording extension for Chrome wherein the camera and microphone can be utilized to record and annotate classroom assignments. This tool must only be used for classroom content.- Grade: 3-12
- Go to Screencastify
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Seamless WBL
Work based learning management platform.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Seamless WBL
- Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Second Step (Committee for Children)
Social-emotional learning and development platform delivering research-based programs for children.- Grade: K-8
- Go to Second Step
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Seesaw
Digital portfolio where students express themselves and reflect on their learning. A place where teachers can monitor progress, gain insights, and give differentiated instruction.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Seesaw
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Shadow Puppet
Video app for iPad. Combine photos and video clips with your voice and songs. Draw on screen, add emoji stickers, zoom and pan.- Grade: 3-5
- Go to Shadow Puppet
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Share to Classroom (by Google)
Companion to Google Classroom. Chrome extension allows teacher to push websites to students.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Share to Classroom
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Shop Boss
Leading automotive repair software designed for core functions of the auto repair shop and day-to-day operations.- Subject: Automotive | Grade 9-12
- Go To Shop Boss
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Show|Ready
Stage and theater teaching and rehearsal tool. This tool allows producers to change keys, tempos, make cuts, edits, and send changes to cast and crew. Student use without login.- Subject: Arts | Grade 9-12
- Go to Show|Ready
- Privacy Policy
SignUpGenius
Event signup tool. This tool is not for use with students 13 years of age and younger. Students older than 13 years of age cannot be asked to create accounts.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to SignUpGenius
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Sight Words Learning (by 22L)
iPad app for beginning readers using educational sight word games.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: PK-5
- Go to Sight Words Learning
- Privacy Policy
Snap Core First (by Tobi Dynavox) | TD Snap AAC
Symbol Supported AAC app, developed to help people with language disabilities communicate.- Subject: NA | Grade PK-12
- Go to Snap Core First
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Socrative
Student response system for teacher created quizzes and polls.- Subject: All | Grades: 3-12
- Go to Socrative
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Solidworks
Suite of tools for design to manufacturing.- Subject: Manufacturing | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Solidworks
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Sora (by OverDrive)
Online digital library where eBooks, audiobooks, and more are available for borrowing. Students access resources through their Clever portal. District adopted and supported.Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: 3-12
Go to Sora
Privacy Policy | Terms of ServiceSoundtrap
Online collaborative music studio. Students access via Clever portal. District adopted and supported. District purchased: limited seats, preference given to music students.- Subject: Music | Grade: K-12
- Go to Soundtrap
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Smart Music
Music learning software.- Subject: Music | Grade: 6-12
- Go to smartmusic
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
SpeechWire
Speech, debate, and congress tournament platform.- Subject: Speech | Grade 9-12
- Go to SpeechWire
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Sphero | Sphero EDU
Students learn and create code for Sphero robots.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-12
- Go to: Sphero, Sphero Edu, Sphero iPad App, BB-8 iPad App
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Spring Math | Sourcewell Technology
Tier 2 math intervention and progress monitoring tool.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-8
- Go to Spring Math
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Starfall
Website and companion iPad apps that help children to read with phonics.Starfall's systematic approach, in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity, is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: PK-5
- Go to Starfall
- Privacy Policy
Star 360 (by Renaissance)
Comprehensive K–12 interim and formative assessment suite. Renaissance Star 360 delivers valid, reliable screening, progress monitoring, and student growth data to make informed decisions. Teachers lead students toward mastery of state-specific learning standards for reading, math, and early literacy with this software.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Star 360
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
STEM Resource Finder (by The Concord Consortium)
Resource collections that are created by Concord Consortium's various research projects. Each collection has specific learning goals within the context of a larger subject area.- Grade: 9-12 | Subject: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
- Go to STEM Resource Finder
- Privacy Policy
Stop Motion Studio
Stop motion movie making app.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Stop Motion Studio
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Storyline Online
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: PK-5
- Go to Storyline Online
- Privacy Policy
Storynory
Selection of narrated books.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: PK-5
- Go to Storynory
- Privacy Policy
Story Time Online
Famous authors and stars reading children's books and short stories for kids of all ages.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: PK-8
- Go to Story Time Online
- Privacy Policy
StoryWorld
Bilingual ebooks and lessons for English Learners enrolled in GIPS Newcomers program.- Subject English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: K-12
- Go to StoryWorld
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Striv
Education-based live streaming platform for high school events. *Only staff have accounts.- Subject: Multimedia: | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Striv
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Study Island (by Edmentum)
State standards-aligned program that drives proficiency and helps students prepare for high-stakes assessments.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Study Island
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Sumdog
Evidence-based learning for mathematics.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to Sumdog
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Sushi Monster
An iPad game to practice, reinforce, and extend math fact fluency.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to Sushi Monster
- Privacy Policy
Sway Medical
Conscussion testing. Balance and cognitive measuring app.Swift Playgrounds
Solve puzzles with this iPad app to master the basics using Swift — a programming language created by Apple and used by professionals to build popular apps. Take on a series of challenges and step up to more advanced playgrounds designed by Apple and other leading developers.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to Swift Playgrounds
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
SymbolSupport
iPad utility app that adds symbols to text. As text is typed, symbols are automatically added above it. Documents are read with a text-to-speech voice and include word-by-word highlighting.- Grade: K-12
- Go to SymbolSupport
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Symphony Workforce | Find the Why
Students experience real-world interdisciplinary activities directly sponsored by Industry. Students identify, track and unleash soft skills and select guided innovation “Roadmaps” from Universities, Industry and/or CoWork groups through Find the Why.- Grade: 7-12 (age 13+ only)
- Go to Find the Why
- Privacy Policy
Synergy (by Edupoint)
Student Information System- Grade: K-12
- Go to Synergy
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Tarjimly
Parent/Guardian language translation services facilitated through GIPS EL/Migrant Department.- Grade: for parents/guardians and GIPS appointed staff only
- Go to Tarjimly
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
TCI
Core Curriculum: Government, World History, Econ, US History- Subject: Social Studies | Grade: 6-12
- Go to TCI
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Teach Your Monster to Read
Series of games that help students read.- Subject: English Language Arts | Grade: K-5
- Go to Teach Your Monster to Read
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Tinkercad
Easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-12
- Go to Tinkercad
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
The First Thanksgiving (by Scholastic)
K-8 Common Core-Aligned Lessons with virtual field trips, video tours, and slide shows.- Grade: K-8
- Go to The First Thanksgiving
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Thinglink EDU
Editor to enhance images and videos with additional information and links.- Grade: 7-12 (with building funded subscription only)
- Go to Thinglink EDU
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
FEV Tutor
Title I Virtual Tutoring Platform.- Grade: K-8
- Go to FEV Tutor
- Privacy Policy
Tools of the Mind | TREE Mobile
Supports early childhood teachers enrolled in Tools of the Mind professional development in achieving masterful teaching through video coaching.Grade: PK
Go to Tools of the Mind
Privacy Policy | Terms of ServiceTouch, Look, Listen ~ My First Words
A 3D pop-up book for iOS that emphasises first words.Torchmate 4 | EDU-M
Torch cutting software used by students at Career Pathways Institute.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Torchmate
- Standalone software | No data collected
Transeo | PATHWAYos
Transeo helps students explore the connection between their interests, goal setting, achievement, and postsecondary options by managing the logistics associated with community service, work based learning experiences, and their involvement in clubs/activities.- Grade: 7-12
- Go to Transeo
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Tumble Book Library
Online collection of animated talking picture books.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Tumble Book LIbrary
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Tynker
Students learn to code using visual code blocks that represent real programming concepts.- Subject: Computer Science | Grade: K-5
- Go to Tynker
- Terms of Service | Additional Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
TypeTastic
Grade K,1,2 keyboarding curriculum.- Grade: K,1,2
- Go to TypeTastic
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Typing Agent
Grade 3,4,5 keyboarding curriculum.- Grade: 3,4,5
- Go to Typing Agent
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Typing Club
Web-based program for beginners and intermediates who want to touch type at full speed. Used with Middle School students needing additional help with keyboarding skills.- Subject: Computer Skills | Grade: 6-8
- Go to Typing Club
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
VCarve Pro
Standalone CNC Software.- Grade: 9-12 (13+ years of age)
- Go to VCarve Pro
- Standalone software | No data collected
VIA Institute on Character
Inventory of Strengths is a 96-question questionnaire that provides a rank order of 24 character strengths.- Grade: 9-12 (13+ years of age)
- Go to VIA Institute on Character
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Virtual Job Shadow
Career Exploration and Planning Platform.- Grade: 9 & Newcomers
- Go to Virtual Job Shadow
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Visible Body
Anatomy and physiology visuals where students learn and healthcare professionals practice.- Subject: Anatomy | Grade 9-12
- Go to Visible Body
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
VLC media player (by VideoLAN)
Standalone media player included on Windows computers.- Go to VLC media player
- Terms of Service | Standalone Software | No Data Collected
Vocabulary.com
Adaptive learning game for mastering new words.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to Vocabulary.com
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Vocabulary Spelling City
Vocabulary and reading comprehension.- Subject: English Language Arts (ELA) | Grade: K-8
- Go to Spelling City
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Voice Dream Reader
Text to speech iOS app. Students are referred by the Student's Special Education Team through the Assistive Technology Referral Process. Installation subject to funding availability.- Grade: K-12
- Go to Voice Dream Reader
- Privacy Policy
Ways of the World (macmillanhighered.com)
World History curriculum resource. District adopted and supported.- Grade: 9-12
- Go to Macmillan Learning
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
WeVideo
Online video editor. Limited licenses, availability subject to curriculum requirements.- Grade: K-12
- Go to WeVideo
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Wirecast
Professional live video streaming and production studio software used with Striv for live streaming high school events. *Only staff have accounts.- Subject: Multimedia | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Wirecast
- Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Wix
Cloud based web development platform used in high school Entrepreneurship class.- Subject: Entrepreneurship | Grade: 9-12
- Go to Wix
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Wixie
Online publishing platform that lets students share what they know through their writing, their voice, and their art.- Grade: K-5
- Go to Wixie
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Woot Math
Real time formative math assessments (quizzes and warm-ups). Teacher and student data analytics dashboards with Google Classroom integration.- Subject: Math | Grade: 3-8
- Go to Woot Math
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
World Book
Online encyclopedia.- Grade: K-12
- Go to World Book
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
Xello | Common App
College & Career Readiness Platform with College Application platform integration.- Grade: 6-12
- Go to Xello
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- Go to Common App
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
XtraMath
XtraMath is a Seattle 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to math achievement for all. Their goal is to develop effective, efficient, adaptive, and intrinsically rewarding supplemental math activities.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
- Go to XtraMath
- Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
YouTube
Video website. Subsidiary of Google. Google Safe Search enforced.- Grade: K-12
- Go to YouTube
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Zearn
Designed for differentiation and student engagement. Independent, small group, and whole group activities.- Subject: Math | Grade: K-5
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Zoom
Video teleconferencing solution. Only staff have accounts. Students join by code or link shared by teacher. Students access through their Chromebook browser.Grand Island Senior High Esports
Grand Island Public Schools is a member of the Nebraska Schools Esports Association (NSESA). Students participating in Grand Island Senior High Esports follow NSESA seasons, which include software and companion apps associated with the below-listed games. Use is restricted to students age 13 and over and only those participating in Grand Island Senior High sponsored Islander Esports events and activities.- League of Legends: Website | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
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- Rocket League: Website | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
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- Overwatch: Website | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
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