Susan Young

Virtual · Tchr, Social Studies, HS

Selected teachers

10 applications in use in this classroom.

Brismuth Apps (Bulk Texter Pro) Other

Brismuth Apps (Bulk Texter Pro) is a mobile application designed for sending mass text messages to multiple recipients simultaneously. It enables school staff and administrators to efficiently disseminate important information, such as event reminders, announcements, or emergency alerts, to parents, guardians, or specific student groups. The app's primary educational purpose is to streamline communication workflows for timely and broad outreach within the school community.

College Board

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College Board Other

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

Copilot

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Microsoft Other

Microsoft Copilot acts as a versatile AI partner that functions as both a web-based research tool and an assistant deeply integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite (like Word, PowerPoint, and Teams). For teachers, it can draft standards-aligned lesson plans, summarize lengthy email threads in Outlook, or instantly build a PowerPoint presentation from a Word document. For students, it can act as a powerful research partner, help outline and refine essays in Word, or analyze data for a lab report in Excel. Copilot's unique strength is its ability to combine information from the broad web with, when permitted, your own organization's data (like emails, chats, and files) to help you create content, find answers, and manage tasks more efficiently.

Google Gemini

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Google Other

As an AI partner, Gemini can significantly support teachers by streamlining workflows and enriching instruction. From brainstorming dynamic lesson plans and generating custom materials like quizzes, study guides, and discussion prompts, to adapting content for diverse learners and simplifying complex topics, Gemini am here to help. Gemini can also assist with administrative tasks, such as drafting parent communications or summarizing new educational research, allowing you to save valuable preparation time and dedicate more focus to engaging directly with your students.

Skyward

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Skyward Other

Skyward Mobile Access provides students, parents, and school staff with intuitive mobile access to their school district's vital information. Users can view grades, attendance, discipline records, payroll, and time-off information directly from their device. The app automatically locates and connects to the user's district portal, supporting Family Access, Student Access, and Employee Access.

Turnitin, LLC

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Turnitin, LLC

Turnitin, LLC is an online originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by K-12 students to submit written assignments. Educators utilize the platform to review submissions for potential unoriginal content and provide comprehensive feedback on student work. Its primary educational purpose is to foster academic integrity, help students understand proper citation, and improve writing skills.