Boot.dev
Boot.dev is an online learning platform focused on teaching backend development through a hands-on, code-centric approach. The platform emphasizes writing extensive code to avoid "tutorial hell" and promotes "dopamine-driven development" to keep learners motivated. Students build portfolio projects to demonstrate their skills and delve into foundational concepts, all while learning flexibly online. The curriculum covers in-demand backend technologies such as Python, SQL, and Go, with courses taught by experienced engineers from companies like Netflix and SourceGraph. Boot.dev offers a structured path to a backend career, typically taking part-time learners around 12 months to complete. The platform also provides a supportive online community, allowing students to connect with peers and instructors. Notably, Boot.dev offers a 30-day refund policy to ensure student satisfaction.
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Lumio
Lumio is a web-based learning platform that offers more ways to effortlessly make learning fun and engaging on student devices.
Whether educators have PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Notebook files, Lumio effortlessly transforms them into dynamic, engaging learning experiences on any device. Take students on an interactive journey filled with activities, games, group workspaces, formative assessments, and more, all from a single place.
Lumio is specifically designed to improve student outcomes – it’s not just fun, it works!
For schools and districts looking for instructional consistency and more efficient workflows, Lumio’s Spark plan offers a library to house approved curriculum content, integration with LMS platforms, and the ability for teachers to collaborate on content for increased productivity with minimal effort.
Note: Lumio was formerly known as SMART Learning Suite Online (SLSO)
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Curipod
CCSS and TEKS-aligned interactive lessons you can personalize for your students with one click. Sign up to find more K-12 lessons for literacy, science, social studies, math, and more. Our test prep lessons are aligned with the standards, the questions, and the rubrics used in every state test. 1000s of full lessons with reading passages and questions on topics your students care about. Generate classroom and individual reports with one click so you can follow up on progress this test season. Curipod seamlessly integrates into your current curriculum. Student privacy is a top priority. Curipod is compliant with FERPA, COPPA, and other state laws. Spark curiosity and discussion in your classroom with Curipod. We want to help create learning experiences that excite the students, and where the neighboring classrooms can hear the buzz from students discussing. We believe students will learn more, keep the joy of learning, and be better prepared for a world that is changing.
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PowerSchool Curriculum & Instruction
Support teachers and improve student outcomes with a collaborative hub for curriculum mapping and lesson planning. Develop a curriculum that aligns with national, state, and local standards, ensuring cohesion and coordination across instruction. Design a comprehensive and supportive curriculum with easy-to-use instructional pacing guides, enabling teachers to navigate their courses seamlessly. Administrators can analyze curriculum usage data and tailor staff development accordingly. Collaborate with other teachers and access a centralized platform of shared curriculum to quickly and easily build your own lesson plans. Connect your curriculum directly to your lesson planner for more streamlined horizontal alignment. PowerSchool's Public Sites help schools and districts increase transparency by providing parents with a clear view of the curriculum guiding their child's instruction.
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