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In light of extraordinary circumstances around the world, technology companies are stepping up to offer free access to their products. Teachers are also gathering in virtual spaces (Facebook group called: Educator Temporary School Closure for Online Learning) to share resources and best practices in designing online lessons. Consider creating a community for your teachers to interact within and support each other during this time.
TexQuest
TexQuest
The state-supported TexQuest program provides access to a wealth of digital academic resources. Access authoritative resources for multiple grade levels and content areas. The majority of ESC-20 districts and charter schools already participate in the TexQuest program.
The ESC-20 Digital Resources team offers training for teachers that introduces the TexQuest resources and take a deep dive into the content available allowing teachers to discover ways to integrate these resources into curriculum planning and instruction. Specifically, training on how to integrate TexQuest resources into an online learning environment such as Google Classroom is included. Features in many of the TexQuest resources include text-to-speech and translations tools as well as the ability to modify reading level. TexQuest resources are available to your entire school community - all teachers, all students, all administrators, and all students’ immediate families.
Please contact Martha (Marty) Rossi at: marty.rossi@esc20.net or call 210-370-5711 for more information.
Additional Free Resources
Additional Free Resources
Zoom is removing the 40 min time limit on our Basic free account for schools affected by the Coronavirus. Click here to request this offer.
Tips for Designing an Online Lesson Using the 5Es Instructional Model by Caitlin Tucker
Resources for Teaching Online from Kathleen Morris, includes excellent examples, Google Form Family Planning Survey, administrator checklist and more.
Distance & Remote Learning Resources from Microsoft Education
Algebra 2 Video Resources (Full Year) shared by Robert Daughtery
Sample of a Primary Google Slides Template shared by FB group member Selma Yalazi-Dawani. FILE/MAKE A COPY if you would like to utilize the template.
Sample of Essential Agreements for Online Learning shared by Union Grove
Comcast Offering 'Internet Essentials' Free to Low Income Customers for 60 Days
Spectrum Offering Free WiFi for students/families
Live Webcams from around the world
12 Museums Around the World with Virtual Tours
Spreadsheet of Free Educational Resources
Seesaw Update - Student Privacy and Home Learning Codes
Seesaw Update - Student Privacy and Home Learning Codes
This update makes it easier for students to sign in from home using a Home Learning sign-in code when emergencies prevent them from coming to school.
Here’s what you need to know to get started.
From a computer, go to https://app.seesaw.me/home-learning and sign in to your Seesaw account.
Print or download the individual codes for each of your students.
Give codes to students, ONE per student.
From home, students sign in to the CLASS app with this code.
If you are having students login with email addresses, then you do not need to use the Home Learning Codes. Instead, go to your settings wrench and turn OFF the ability for students to see each other's work.
Need more help?
Browse resources at web.seesaw.me/home-learning
Check out the collection of home learning activities
If you are using the PAID version, Seesaw for Schools your admin will need to turn on your ability to print and get the learning codes.
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