Distance Learning Resources
Tips and Tutorials for Distance Learning Platforms
*Scroll down to find tons of online resources for students to use TK-12th grade
**These websites are not affiliated with the Twin Rivers School District. Parents/Guardians should always preview and monitor sites students go on to ensure cyber safety.
Tutorials
Quick tutorials on how to use different resources from Chromebooks to Google Classroom
AERIES PARENT PORTAL
Parent Portal Quick Reference.pdfAERIES
The Aeries Parent Portal is a website and app where parents can:
Track student assignments
See grades
Get information from their student's teacher and school
Send messages to their student's teacher
Update contact information
Click on the button below to go to Twin Rivers District Aeries sign in
Parents and guardians who have not received an email with account details can get help creating an account by contacting the TRUSD Student Services Support Line via email at stu.service@twinriversusd.org.
For families that have an account and are experiencing issues logging in or using the tool, you can reach the TRUSD IT Help Desk by email TechSupport@twinriversusd.org or by calling them at (916) 566-7802, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m
Click below for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Chromebooks
Chromebook_Guide.pdfChromebook Guide
Tip sheet on how to work your Chromebook
Chromebook_guide Spanish.pdfConociendo su Chromebook
Hoja de consejos sobre cómo utilizar su Chromebook
If your student does not know their password or how to log onto their Chromebook, your teacher or school staff can set a new password for you. If you need technical assistance for anything your teacher cannot assist with, please contact our technology support team by email TechSupport@twinriversusd.org or calling (916) 566-7802, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Para el siguiente año escolar 2020-2021 todos los estudiantes que necesiten una Chromebook recibirán una al comienzo de la escuela. El director de su escuela también les dará instrucciones e información adicional acerca de cuando y dónde recoger su dispositivo y el resto del material escolar.
Si su estudiante no recuerda su contraseña, el personal de la escuela puede ayudarle a crear una nueva. Si necesita asistencia técnica y el maestro desconoce como resolver el problema por favor comuníquese con nuestra línea de ayuda por correo electrónico a TechSupport@twinriversusd.org o llamdando al (916) 566-7802 de lunes a viernes de 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
ZoomFactSheet.pdfZOOM
Zoom is a conferencing platform that anyone can use on a computer or smart phone. It is free to use and requires a quick sign up so each person that uses it has their own login. You can see and hear participants. You can turn your mic and camera off.
Accessing Google Classroom FROM HOME.pdfDistanceLearningAParentsGuidetoGoogleClassroomDistancelearningtpt.pdfGoogle Classroom
Google Classroom's purpose is to facilitate paperless communication between teachers and students and streamline educational workflow. Classroom allows teachers to create classes, post assignments, organize folders, and view work in real-time.
How to Use Google Classroom for Parents
Expectations for Online Learning
Distance Learning is a team effort! Help your student and their teachers get the most out of online lessons and activities. Remind your student that the same rules they have at school apply to home...they just get to be in their pajamas!
Zoom Etiquette! (1).mp4animation.mp4Online Resources for TK-12
Lessons covering kindergarten through early college math, grammar, science, history, AP courses, SAT preparation, and more. Content is available in 40 languages. Accessible on laptops and smartphones. (Grades K-12) 7th-12th should already have an account with login.
Hip-hop videos and instructional activities that promote literacy and spark creativity. (Grades K-12)
From the California Parks program, provides virtual (video) field trips to California’s State Park. (Grades K-12) BREAKING NEWS - Through their FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/PORTSProgram/), the PORTS teams will be hosting special events three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) you can access from home. Here’s the schedule:
9am: K-2nd grades
10am: 3-5th grades
11am: 6-8th grades
12pm: 9-12 grades
Provides scaffolded gamified coding and curriculum. Note: To access, you will need to complete the Tynker School Closure License Request. (Grades K-12)
Provides free courses in Math, Science, and Social Students for elementary through secondary students.
Online Resources for TK-8th grade
From iReady, via Curriculum Associates, included printable grade level packets for math and reading. (Grades K-8)
An animated series is designed to promote social entrepreneurship in the classroom. (Appropriate for grades 4-8)
Science experiments you can do from home with items you probably already have.
Listen to astronauts reading children’s books while in space.
Listen to celebrities read a growing collection of stories.
Engaging reading comprehension activities in English and Spanish
K-2nd Grade FREE e-books in every subject (available for free until June 30th)
3rd-5th Grade FREE e-books in every subject (available for free until June 30th)
6th-8th Grade Free e-books in every subject (available for free until June 30th)
Family Dance Party
From Sesame Street, a fun way to work in some exercise.
Online Resources for High School-9th-12th
Attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. These courses:
Are optional, mobile-friendly, and can be used alongside any work your teacher may give you.
Will be available on-demand, so you can access them any time.
Will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course. There will also be some supplementary lessons including topics from the final 25% of the course.
To access the live classes and recordings, visit the AP YouTube channel. We’ll be adding more courses soon.
FREE e-books for every subject (available for free until June 30th)
Provides a free graphing calculator for students and an Activity Builder for teachers to help students grasp math concepts from geometry, algebra, and calculus.
From the Smithsonian, news articles on a range of topics are organized by grade and lexile levels.
Online Resources for English Language Learner
Web-based English language learning program comprised of short, animated movies as well as games, quizzes, and interactive features. It encompasses the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (Link is for free sections but you can also request access to an account for free during school closures).
Learn English vocabulary through games
The Imagine Learning Suite of online PreK–8 Literacy, Math, and Assessment solutions ignites engagement, maximizes personal relevance, amplifies confidence, and inspires breakthroughs for all learners. Link is to Spanish.
Best in children's literature available online free of charge in multiple languages.
Instantly access over 40,000 books online English and Spanish with free sign up.
Personalized reading comprehension exercises for K-12 and ESL students. Requires free sign up.
Engaging reading comprehension activities in English and Spanish
Online Resources for Students in Special Education
Children with learning disabilities in grades K-8 can watch lesson videos and practice their skills in attention-grabbing games.
Engaging reading comprehension activities in English and Spanish.
Provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material.
Adapt to exceptional children’s needs. From first through eighth grade, students will discover hundreds of amusing reading and math activities illustrated by goofy monsters. (1 month free)
Online educational video games hub that won an EdTech Magazine 2016 Cool Tool Award. Free, multi-player games are available for engaging students in tricky K-6 content from spelling to algebra and geography