AASL released its list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning 2021! This year’s list took into special consideration how well these tools work for remote/distance students. The resources enhance learning and encourage the following qualities:

• Innovation/Creativity
• Active Participation
• Collaboration
• User-Friendly
• Encourages Exploration
• Information/Reference

We share these resources every year and you can explore our archive of past recommendations here.

Typing is such an essential skill and this engaging tool makes it fun for students to learn! Plus, it fulfills ISTE and Common Core Standards. If your students like earning badges or winning competitions, they’ll definitely enjoy using this resource!

Grades: K-12

“Typing.com is clean, colorful typing practice for any level  with Common Core and ITSE standards correlations. Scope and Sequence curriculum engages students with gamification opportunities to self-direct towards achievement with class competitions and other games to participate in and badges, stars, and certifications to achieve, print, and share with friends, parents, or colleagues. Class level settings and customizable lesson modules allow educators to  differentiate instruction to accommodate students at any level and pace.”

Common Sense Education has this review of the app and Clever.com gives this overview of the resource which includes many reviews from teachers.

Watch this 4 minute video and learn how to setup the app and use it with your students!