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HELPFUL RESOURCES
- EZ VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS - Take 15 virtual tours around the world at historically and culturally important (primarily European and Western) places.
- CALM APP - Thi site offers several free guided meditation and relaxation tools through their app for those who may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed with the uncertainty of COVID-19.
- STUDENT ACCESS to the ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD - Adobe is making temporary at-home access to Creative Cloud available until May 31, 2020 for schools and colleges who currently have only lab access for students, at no additional cost.
LEARNING AT HOME
- MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES - At-Home Learning for Middle School
- HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCES - At-Home Learning for High School
- SCHOLASTIC.COM - The public educational company Scholastic came up with a way to keep kids busy and learning while school closures keep them home during coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Learn From Home’ website with four categories: PreK and Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6+. Each section is already equipped with one week of content for students with 15 additional days on the way.
- KHAN ACADEMY - Daily Schedules for ages 2 to 18
- YOUTUBE CRASH COURSE - This channel covers a range of subject matter and has a powerful combination of audio and visual, as well as humor, to help the audience deepen their understanding of the topics addressed.
- READ, WRITE, THINK - Read, write, and think: 6th-9th grade activities, resources, and lessons, many of which are interactive, that are multidisciplinary.
- MATH & SCIENCE (6th-9th Grade) - This site is a resource that offers many websites covering K-12 learning that focuses on math and science. Explore this site to find grade-based appropriate resources along the STEM spectrum.
- MATH TUTORIAL (paid resource) - This program is utilized by school systems across the nation in classrooms as the virtual
- ONLINE LEARNING TIPS for PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
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- Log into the learning management system to ensure access
- Update contact information for emergency communications.
- Download the school app and the learning management system app.
- Check technical requirements for browsers and plug-ins.
- Make sure there is adequate internet connectivity or smartphone access.
- If internet access is spotty, download the content from the learning management system.
- Take time to navigate through the online learning platform and explore its features.
- Check on Americans with Disabilities Act issues immediately, such as the need for closed captions or transcriptions.
- Discuss possible emergency procedures with teachers.
- Create a dedicated study space and routine.
- Stick to a traditional schedule to maintain learning pace and rhythm.
- Attend virtual office hours and participate in online study groups.
- Don't assume classwork will be easier because it's online.