The Essentials for Remote Teaching/NTI Instruction

• Computer/Chromebook and a webcam

• Learning Management System - Google Classroom

• For LIVE synchronous learning - Google Meet

• For pre-recorded asynchronous learning - Screencastify Screencast O Matic

  • Screencastify is a Chrome Extension; Install the extension in your Chrome browser. Screencastify has a 5 minute time limit.

  • Screencastify will allow you to record a video showing yourself (webcam) and switch to show what you are doing on your computer all while you are talking. Students will see you, what you're doing, and hear your voice. How to Use Screencastify Video

  • Screencast O Matic is very similar to Screencastify in its function. Screencast O Matic has a 15 minute time limit on videos.

• For access to a whiteboard

  • Jamboard - integrates directly with Google Meet

  • Canvas - saves directly to your Google Drive; no collaboration; can share the whiteboard after it is completed; can use screencastify or screencast o matic to record your screen as you work on your whiteboard, then post that video to Google Classroom

  • Awwapp - can invite people to collaborate via email; all collaborate on one whiteboard

  • Whiteboard.fi - students can add themselves to your class via a weblink that you can post on Google Classroom; can have whole class with individual whiteboards for each student; students can't see other student's boards; teacher controlled; VIDEO about whiteboard.fi

Parent Resources

Parent Guide to Google Classroom

COVID-19 Resources

Quick Reference Guide - Custom Guide

Kentucky COVID-19 Website

CDC COVID-19 Website

World Health Organization COVID-19