November New Apps, Google APIs, & Services for Barrington 220 Staff & Students

“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” 

At Barrington 220, we believe that technology should empower our teachers and students, providing them with the tools to create, collaborate, and thrive in a digital learning environment. Each month we will announce the newly approved apps, Google APIs, and software services now available district-wide.

What’s New and Approved?

After careful evaluation and feedback from our staff and technology team, we have curated a list of apps and services that align with our educational goals and privacy standards.

Apps for Creativity and Workflow 

Red Rover: (iPadOS) Mobile app that supports the Red Rover platform. (Staff)

Apps for Content 

Read Live (Naturally): (iPadOS) Reading Intervention. (Staff and Students K-5)

Google APIs 

Autocrat: Flexible, easy to use document merge tool. (Staff)
Form Mule: Sends emails from a Google Sheet. (Staff)

How to Access and Implement

These newly approved apps and services can be accessed directly through our district’s digital platform: the Digital Learning Hub.

For new requests, please use our NEW Barrington Request for Apps, Google APIs, and Software Services (BRAGS).

Why These Tools?

Teachers can request apps, Google APIs, and software services. Each request is reviewed by the Director of Innovation, Director of Network Services, District Technology Associate, and when applicable, the Director of Elementary Learning and Teaching and/or the Director of Secondary Learning and Teaching. Requests are assessed for their adherence to our cybersecurity requirements, cost, and connection with our curriculum.