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On this site you will find numerous resources and information related to all of our districts' plans for providing Distance Education to our students and families. This page will be continually updated with more content as decisions are made, plans are in place, questions arise, and so on. Check back frequently and don't hesitate to reach out by phone or email for specific questions.
On this site you will find numerous resources and information related to all of our districts' plans for providing Distance Education to our students and families. This page will be continually updated with more content as decisions are made, plans are in place, questions arise, and so on. Check back frequently and don't hesitate to reach out by phone or email for specific questions.
This is new territory for most of us. Be realistic with your expectations. Do your best to encourage students and one another.
This is new territory for most of us. Be realistic with your expectations. Do your best to encourage students and one another.
Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems
Having taught in numerous Online Learning and Blended settings, I cannot stress enough the importance of consistency. Having everything they need under one umbrella will make a world of difference for your students and families. Setting up one space as a one-stop shop will streamline the experience for your learners and help you keep organized at the same time.
Google Classroom and Schoology will be our primary Learning Management Systems (LMS) for our Distance Learning efforts. Class assignments, announcements, video lectures, etc. will be posted in these platforms. You are welcome to incorporate other resources, however you should plan to post those to Google Classroom or Schoology as links.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
The Google Classroom Support site is an excellent resource for getting started.
Google Classroom blog posts by Alice Keeler - Great for short, simple tips, how-tos, and ideas.
How to Create a New Class (1:08)
How to Create Assignments (2:47)
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Zoom is a popular new video conferencing alternative that we recommend. It takes a little bit more to learn the setup process for scheduling meetings, but that learning curve is worth it for the added features it allows.
Google Meet is a user-friendly, free, already built in platform for virtual meetings that will integrate easily into your google calendar or classroom. One huge feature is real-time closed captioning. For more information about Google Meet, check out the links below.
Please keep in mind best practices with using video conferencing. The SRESD posted these best practices. Please do not post pictures of your web conferencing with students online- this can potentially violate student privacy laws. This article outlines hacks, hijinks and hazards on Zoom that may also apply to other online platforms.
Additional Options:
Additional Options:
Create a virtual classroom to communicate with students, hold online meetings, post assignments, share files, and collaborate on projects.
Video conferencing calls. Simple, but a classic.
Screencasting and Recording Tools
Screencasting and Recording Tools
Loom
Loom
A free, easy to use, screen recorder. Currently free upgrade to a pro account for teachers within an education domain, so unlimited recording time and videos stored. This can be downloaded to a desktop or run as a chrome extension.
Instant sharing, easy editing, controlled viewing
Check out the Loom Blog for individual posts and videos about how to use loom and leverage it for your specific purposes
A chrome extension for teachers to make learning more personal in their blended and flipped classrooms by recording full and/or bite-sized lessons, assignment solutions and explanations, verbal student feedback.
Resource page for new and advanced users
Free One Year License for Teachers (Coupon Code: CAST_COVID)
Screen recording program for desktops and laptops. Record up to 15 minutes at a time for free, add extra editing effects with premium plans.
Family Contact Methods
Family Contact Methods
Remind is a communication platform that helps educators reach students and parents where they are: email, app, or text. Messages are sent in real time to an entire class, a small group, or just a single person. You can also schedule announcements ahead of time and attach photos and other files.
This is a FREE phone number/voicemail that students or parents can call you without giving your personal phone number.
**NOTE: This must be set up on a personal GMAIL account and must be linked to an existing cell phone.
Weekly Learning Template Ideas
Weekly Learning Template Ideas
OnlineTeachingKIS-infographic.pdf
Free from TpT. Made in Google Slides
From Sarah Hingst - 3rd Grade Gen Ed Teacher
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