Virtual Learning Resources

Here are five ways to help make online learning easier in your home. Learn how to:

-Limit the pop-ups or advertisements on the screen when reading an article for school.

This allows just for the article to be viewed on screen, decreasing distractions for students.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B2L654a30iVj_3cxtgcTXX5zSvkvYhlgriVgFxg0Lgc/edit?usp=sharing

-Open two screens at once side-by-side.

This allows a student to both view an article that they need to read and another article if they were making comparisons, or a Google document if they were writing a response. This will decrease distractions, decrease unnecessary toggling between screens and promote close text reading.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZh0hbPIsPvp9bNUODMKk126AhQdktgdk3L-Aw7eOqA/edit?usp=sharing

-Turn on dictation for writing, especially for reluctant writers to get started with their piece. Dictation can serve as a virtual scratch pad to help with brainstorming and getting initial ideas generated. This accessibility strategy can be good to move from idea generation to transcribing ideas.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14G9zLIPUz-EwM5nZAyLkOF78OAEY8yQNsDlp0nMsb8c/edit?usp=sharing

-Restrict access to undesired websites for a specified length of time.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aAoBml7ygX4rcGPISJ4CGMDu1NvGbGDMhQ5CcTcCnAg/edit?usp=sharing

-Turn on tracking features to keep younger students more focused while expected to read. Click here for tracking features directions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yN5671A1HKUk91HHq-DtuDdpZTKYrXwGRcr2yNO6baQ/edit?usp=sharing