Making virtual learning or distance learning work for all students is complicated. You can have all the best technologies in place, but without fair access at home for all your students — and proper prep and training for yourself — it's challenging to mimic a traditional, in-person learning experience. This list assumes you've got those challenges worked out and are focusing now on how to put up a successful virtual learning environment — either adapting your existing curriculum, or designing a brand-new one from the ground up.

To aid you along, we've organised the tools according to some major demands teachers have while setting up virtual classrooms. These demands — communicating and messaging effectively, fostering conversation, measuring learning, delivering courses, and more — are also essential ways teachers may develop remote learning experiences that keep students motivated and active. Take notice that we've also selected only the few mostly recommended tools within each category. In each case, we've chosen resources that aren't just highly rated for learning but also free or affordable, making it easier for teachers to build together a toolkit that works for them. Of course, you'll also want to check them out for yourself. When you do this, we'd encourage taking time to dive into each tool's privacy and safety procedures.