Other Online Resources
Creating and offering your normal lessons online can be a daunting task. These additional tools will simplify the process and offer you an easy way to convert your classroom activities into a virtual classroom.
Google Teach from Home
A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Common Sense Media: Wide Open School
Curated and coordinated by the experts at Common Sense, Wide Open School is the result of a collaboration among leading publishers, nonprofits, and education and technology companies. Wide Open School features a free collection of the best learning experiences and activities for kids, organized by grade band and subject. You will also find daily schedules with creative breaks and recommendations to keep kids engaged and exploring, one day (or one hour) at a time.
Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR)
SOAR is an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children’s education. SOAR is designed for military families, and is easily accessible worldwide. Students take an assessment aligned to state standards, and SOAR directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Parents can monitor their children’s progress from anywhere, and are provided with resource materials.
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
Have you ever been stuck on your homework? Need on the spot or ongoing assistance with a tough class or subject? If so, tutor.com is a free service paid for by the Department of Defense and is an absolutely amazing resource for military affiliated schools and students.
Other Resources
Refer to the embedded document below for an updated list of companies that have announced free or enhanced services now available to schools dealing with closures due to COVID-19.
Please check with the Technology Department to see which of these are available for you to use and for the latest regarding student privacy regulations.