Teacher Resources for Distance Learning
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Welcome!
As districts are extending spring break, more and more teachers rethinking the classroom and moving to distance learning. If you're new to distance learning and you're not sure where to begin, below are links to some resources to get you started. The creators of these tutorials and/or resources are educators from around the country that are sharing their knowledge to help teachers navigate a new platform for teaching. I've gathered these resources below and have organized them by Setup, Elementary and Secondary. Will continue to add during the next few weeks.
Hope this is helpful!
Yoscelina Hernandez
(915) 780-5075
yhernandez2@esc19.net
Distance Learning: Setting Up
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Distance Learning - Microsoft Teams
Alice Keeler creates getting started with Microsoft Teams playlist of videos on Youtube.
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Scholastic Classroom Magazine
Really liked the articles, used the PK-3 articles with my child and he really liked the reading + the quizzes. Very interactive.
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Texas Instruments Education
Link to a tweet form TI, see message below:
Teachers - we hear you and are here to help Red heart Beginning tomorrow, we will have free TI software available for all students and teachers to download online. For anyone who has a more urgent need, please contact 1-800-TI-CARES to get access today.
Tweet dated March 17, 2020
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Learning in Quarantine
Link to Independent Thinking blog where Mark Anderson shares ways to ensure learning virtually in the event your district has to close for an extended period of time.
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How to Create Google Hangouts Meet Events
Youtube video tutorial from Richard Byrne where he demonstrates how to create a Google Hangouts Meet event where you can meet with students in real time.
Resources for Distance Learning: Elementary
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Creating Authentic Learning Experiences at Home
Several great ideas for activities parents can engage kids in at home.
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Drawing with Mo Willems
Stumbled upon this and my son and I are super excited! He is loving the doodling session with Mo Willems! Definitely something to share with your kiddos.
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Jamie Sears: Diary of a NOT So Wimpy Teacher
Jamie Sears shares a Free Writing Guide for At-Home Writing Videos. You'll download a PDF with the lessons/videos linked.
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Khan Academy Student Schedules for School Closures
Link to tweet where Sal and the Khan Academy team created daily schedules for students ages 4-18 to keep them learning during a school closure. I will definitely try this with my child!
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Coronavirus Resources: Teaching, Learning and Thinking Critically
The New York Times will continuously update this page with new resources to support teachers when navigating distance learning. Some of the topics include:
Stay updated on the outbreak.
Think critically about information.
Consider essential questions about the pandemic and what it tells us about our world today.
Teach and learn when schools are closed.
Resources for Distance Learning: Secondary
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Using Microsoft Teams to Start a Video Meet with Students
Alice Keeler shares how to use Microsoft Office Teams to start a video meet with students.
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10 Things to Do with NASA at Home
Great resource for activites the students and parents can engage in.
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El Paso Public Library: Things to do During your Extended Break
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Google Doc for Virtual Field Trips!
Link to tweet by Leach's Literacy Training, LLC. Google Doc has links to several virtual field trips including Mars!
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Todd Talks
Link to Todd'sGiftedRants where Todd shares "19 Things for Students to do During COVID-19"
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Google Arts & Culture
Learn something new everyday with Google Arts & Culture.
