Page 8 - THE Journal, October 2017

FEATURE | Best of Ed Tech
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| OCTOBER 2017
TOP OVERALL WINNERS
Technologies Currently in Use
Platinum: Google G Suite for Education Gold: Apple iPad
Silver: Lexia Learning Core5
Technologies Adopted in the Last 12 Months
Platinum: Lexia Learning Core5 Gold: Google Chromebooks
Silver: Google G Suite for Education
2017 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD CATEGORY WINNERS:
More than 1,450 readers participated in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, choosing not only their overall picks, but also their favorites by technology category and content area. Note that in categories where no Gold and/or Silver winners are listed, there were too few votes to determine a second or third place.
Best Reading Program
Platinum: Lexia Learning Core5 Best Math Program
Platinum: IXL Math Gold: DreamBox
Best Science Program
Platinum: Discovery Education Techbook
Gold: Mystery Science Silver: FOSS
LEGO
Best Robotics System/Curriculum
Platinum: LEGO
Gold:
•Wonder Workshop •Vex
Best Coding Tool/ Curriculum
Platinum: Code.org Gold: Scratch
Best Formative Assessment
Platinum: NWEA MAP
Best Summative Assessment
Platinum: NWEA
Favorite Learning Management Systems, Course Management Systems & E-Learning Platforms
Platinum: Google Classroom Gold: Schoology
Silver: Instructure Canvas
Favorite 3D Printer (by Brand)
Platinum: Makerbot Gold:
•Dremel •FlashForge
Favorite Education Networks/ Professional Communities/ Professional Development Systems
Platinum: Twitter
Gold: Discovery Educator Network Silver: LinkedIn
Favorite Adaptive/Personalized Learning Tool
Platinum: Lexia Learning Gold: Renaissance Silver: MobyMax
Favorite E-Portfolio
Platinum: Moodle
Gold: Blackboard Learn Silver:
•Instructure Canvas
•Google G Suite for Education
Silver: ROBO 3D
MakerBot
2017