Distance Learning and Tech Tools

· Flipgrid offers a platform for recording and sharing videos (free for educators)

· Loom allows you to capture your screen, voice and face and instantly share your video (free for educators).

· Microsoft Teams lets you collaborate while working remotely with your team (free access).

· My Blueprint offers a platform for students to create portfolios (free access)

· Nearpod provides a platform for live lessons.

· Padlet Backpack lets you provide access to students for lessons, plans and more (free 30-day trial).

· Seesaw is a remote learning platform, but the home-learning tips for families may be helpful for school counselors to share.

· Screencastify lets you record, edit, and share videos (free Google Chrome add-on).

· Southern Regional Education Board offers two relevant webinars for school counselors, including School Counseling from a Distance and Follow Up: School Counseling from a Distance

· Stanford Online High School offers guidance for how to create an online classroom.

· Talking Points lets you translate your messages for students and families in any language (free access)

· The Association for Career and Technical Education has compiled a list of resources for distance learning as well as free online courses.

· Weebly provides a free website builder.

· WebEx offers free access to connect with students and colleagues.

· Wevideo provides a platform for student-created videos (free to schools closed due to COVID-19).

· Zoom offers free resources for educators during school closures.