Tools of the Trade PK-Grade 12

You can run a robust digital learning program with just a few tools! The tools recommended are open-ended, student-centered and can be used across the curriculum. As learners use the same tools in repetition, they understand the tool deeply and can act creatively in how they use it and what they produce.

For those just launching a digital distance learning program I recommend you begin as simple as possible. Training kids while they are home is much different than training them in the classroom; thus, we want to teach them how to use one tool, get them comfortable with that tool and have solid communication and workflow before we introduce any more tools.

If you’re just starting with students begin with SeeSaw (elementary) or Google Classroom (intermediate and high school).

For SeeSaw, teachers will create the classroom and add all student names. SeeSaw will provide personalized access codes you can email (or send via USPS). Families using a computer can go to the SeeSaw website to access; families using a phone will need to download the free app SeeSaw Class to log-in.

For Google Classroom, the school administrator will need to create a free G Suite for Education account so that teachers can access classroom with their students.