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Websites and Resources for Educators
Understood.org has online best practices for homework, dealing with anxiety as a teacher, distance learning best practices, resources to share with parents and more.
Resources for Online Learning During School Closures
Free Tools for Schools Dealing With Coronavirus
48 Bloom’s Taxonomy Apps for Your Critical Thinking
Bloom’s taxonomy is a highly efficient educational system that helps to set and reach learning objectives. But how do you make it even more effective? Use apps! Modern technology gives us plenty of opportunities, so why not take advantage of it?
Common Sense Education EdTech Tools
This robust library of more than 3,500 tools encompasses all P-12 grade levels and a variety of subject areas.
Top 25 Learning Tools for When School is Closed
Tech & Learning compiled their list of sites, platforms, and online resources that support remote learning when school is closed.
105 Tools for Distance Learning & Strategies for Student Engagement
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Tech Against Coronavirus
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Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
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Navigating Uncertain Times: How Schools Can Cope with Coronavirus
ISTE and EdSurge published this set of tools – including articles, podcasts, webinars, and community resources – for helping schools navigate the difficulty of dealing with coronavirus.
Distance Learning Strategies
6 Lessons Learned About Remote Learning During the Coronavirus Outbreak
This article provides best practices related to digital learning to ensure quality and engaging instruction during the suspension of face-to-face learning during the COVID-10 pandemic.
10 Strategies for Online Learning During a Coronavirus Outbreak
This article includes best ideas from educators from around the world, many of whom have already been teaching during coronavirus closures.
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Avoid new assignments. Instead, structure assignments based on previously learned concepts. This will give students an opportunity to reinforce what has already been taught and discussed.
Routines give kids a sense of security, so keep your students on a schedule, where they will follow the subjects that they would be doing at school.
Factor into the schedule brain breaks and physical activity. Students can follow an exercise program on YouTube, for example