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Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)

Provides free access to ad-free, reliable academic databases and journals. Excellent for supporting K-12 and higher education.

Advantage: Free statewide access. Limitation: Requires login for off-campus use.

PBS LearningMedia

Free curriculum-aligned lessons, interactives, and videos for teachers and students.

Advantage: Engaging multimedia. Limitation: Some materials are U.S.-centric.

Discovery Education

Digital-first curriculum platform with videos, lessons, and interactive tools.

Advantage: Rich multimedia and lesson plans.

Limitation: Full access is available only with a subscription.

TED-Ed Lessons Worth Sharing

Curated video-based lessons to spark curiosity and critical thinking.

Advantage: Creative, short, and engaging content.

Limitation: Not always tied directly to standards.

ReadWriteThink

Provides literacy-focused lesson plans, interactive student tools, and strategy guides.

Advantage: Free and research-based. Limitation: Primarily literacy-focused.

Edutopia

A trusted site with articles, videos, and classroom strategies on best practices in modern education.

Advantage: Practical, teacher-tested strategies. Limitation: The content is article-based, rather than interactive.

Diigo

Social bookmarking tool for annotating, organizing, and sharing collections.

Advantage: Organizes and annotates online research. Limitation: Premium features require an upgrade.

LiveBinders

A digital binder platform for organizing, storing, and sharing links and documents.

Advantage: Centralized, easy sharing hub. Limitation: Learning curve for first-time users.

Science NetLinks

Free K-12 lessons and tools aligned with science standards.

Advantage: Ready-to-use science activities. Limitation: Limited subject coverage outside science.

Illuminations

Math-focused lessons, interactive activities, and brain teasers from NCTM.

Advantage: Standards-aligned math resources.

Limitation: Math-only focus.