March 23, 2020
Teacher Resources For Distance Learning Practices
Teacher Resources For Distance Learning Practices
In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:
- Resources that are available to help teachers for distance learning
- Edtech companies that are upgrading teacher accounts for free during the pandemic
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Segment 1: Distance Learning Resources
- Academy of Active Learning Arts and Sciences and Flipped Learning Global Initiate have created a roadmap for transitioning to online learning called the “Rapid Transition to Online Learning” http://aalasinternational.org/rtol/
- 37 Free Resources for Teachers shifting to online learning for Coronavirus: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/37-free-online-resources-for-schools-shifting-online-during-coronavirus/
- Coronavirus Education Resources App: https://covid19edresources.glideapp.io/?fbclid=IwAR1hGtwQ_U-3dsrfuVsk2SE-GeBeTIv1oeg1o7ZMWBZBwTbFWHufADG2088
- Kim Mattina’s (Host of Suite Talk) Remote Learning Resource Website
- Virtual Author Visits
- Sarah Thomas’s (EduMatch Creator) Distance Learning Padlet Board
https://padlet.com/sarah216/covid19
Segment 2: EdTech Companies that are Upgrading Teacher Accounts During the Pandemic
- Adobe Cloud Apps: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/covid-19-education-labs.html
- ABCMouse is a learning tool for children ages 2-8: https://www.ageoflearning.com/
- Free communication service with Bloomz: https://freetrial.bloomz.com/coronavirus-schools/
- Epic is providing free access to their online reading platform: https://www.getepic.com/learn/freeremotestudentaccess/
- Google Hangouts Meet premium version free through July 1: https://support.google.com/meet/answer/9760270?hl=en
- Kahoot premium: https://kahoot.com/access-kahoot-premium-for-free/
- Microsoft Teams: https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/free
- PearDeck Premium free for 90 days: https://www.peardeck.com/stay-connected
- Zoom has lifted the 40 minute limit for free users as long as the school has a Clever account: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/03/13/how-to-use-zoom-for-online-learning/
- Explain Everything Whiteboard free trial extension: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBJxTK4uz2Bc3dC4Q1W1wWf1cVm2TS56NIaeSzOqMJ_8dCfg/viewform
- Screencastify has tweeted that they will offer free services to schools that reach out: Email sales@screecastify.com
- BrainPop for fun educational games: https://educators.brainpop.com/2020/02/19/free-brainpop-access-for-schools-affected-by-the-corona-virus/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access
- Discovery Education: tons of resources now free through end of school year. Principals and Superintendents email educationpartnerships@discoveryed.com to gain access.
- Edji.it is offering a training which will give you Edji Hero for free for 6 months
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Question: What is an edtech tip that you can share with other teachers during pandemic times?
