Helpful Tools to Connect

Tools to assist self paced learning and

Parental Contact

Continuity of learning is the continuation of education in the event of a prolonged school closure or student absence.

It is a critical component of school emergency management, as it promotes the continuation of teaching and learning despite circumstances that interrupt normal school attendance for one or more students.


Check out Deer Park's EdTech Resources:

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Parental Contact during Remote LearningParental .pdf

NEWSELA

Free usage for teachers throughout the end of the year.



Flipgrid

Flipgrid is simple. Engage and empower every voice in your classroom or community by recording and sharing short, awesome videos … together! See additional resources below.


Screencastify

More than 12 million people use Screencastify to easily record, edit, and share videos.


Edpuzzle

Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics


Seesaw

Seesaw helps educators engage all learners, transform family engagement, and save time.


Google Forms

Create a new survey and edit it with others at the same time. Choose from a variety of pre-made themes or create your own. Free with a Google account.


Google Slides

With Google Slides, you can create, edit, collaborate, and present wherever you are. For free.


HyperDocs

HyperDocs are a great way to structure an independent inquiry because they offer the instructions and tools within one convenient document. Students can work through it at their own pace. These are also useful in the classroom because they allow some students to work independently while the teacher can focus on a smaller group.


Google Hangouts (See additional Instructions at the bottom of this age)

Use Hangouts to keep in touch. Message friends, start free video or voice calls, and hop on a conversation with one person or a group.

* Include all your friends with group chats for up to 150 people.

* Say more with photos, videos, maps, emoji, stickers, and animated GIFs.Turn any conversation into a free group video call with up to 10 friends.

* Keep in touch with friends across Android, iOS, and the web, and sync chats across all your devices.

* Message friends anytime, even if they’re offline.

* Snooze your notifications so you can respond later.

* See what you chatted about in the past, including shared photos and your video call history.

* Keep a record of any conversation for just a short period of time by turning history off.


Google Voice

Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go.




The Educator's Guide to Flipgrid eBook.pdf

Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings


Link to a Great Google Doc with tons of resources listed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B_2jw_eVtSRgrTTJy_ZVn_D2ZqDOVNfee26aPusXiu0/edit?usp=sharing



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Link

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Age of Learning (ABCMouse, Adventure Academy, ReadingIQ)

https://www.ageoflearning.com/schools

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BookCreater App

https://bookcreator.com/2020/03/support-for-schools-affected-by-coronavirus/

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BrainPop

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

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Breakout Edu

https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome

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Buncee

https://blog.buncee.com/supporting-remote-student-learning/

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Classtime

https://www.classtime.com/en/

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CommonLit

https://www.commonlit.org/

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Discovery Ed

https://www.discoveryeducation.com/coronavirus-response/

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Edmodo

https://go.edmodo.com/distancelearning/

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EdPuzzle

https://support.edpuzzle.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039805612-Help-for-schools-affected-by-Covid-19

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Education Perfect

https://epforlearning.com/2020/education-perfects-technology-minimising-impact-on-100-coronavirus-affected-schools-in-china/

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Elementari

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ1LAywQdwvNKN_SpsypVA48XOaoCTQoGhuaP7e12fgwPnWA/viewform

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Emile

https://www.emile-education.com/schools-corona-virus/

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Epic!

https://www.getepic.com/

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EverFi

https://platform.everfi.net/new_registration?role=teacher&fbclid=IwAR33kbnlQ3yLVhDuJAw5bMlHgGzSo5kBJVkDm29btzeumqNSRqGs9Ux-QNc

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GoGuardian

https://www.goguardian.com/blog/learning/goguardian-teacher-for-remote-learning/

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Google for Edu

https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/distancelearning-covid19

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Hapara

https://hapara.com/from-home/

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Hawkes Learning

https://mailchi.mp/hawkeslearning/free-online-software-for-campus-closures?e=5bd07fd7bd

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i-Ready

https://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/i-ready

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Kahoot

https://kahoot.com/schools/distance-learning/

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Kami

https://blog.kamiapp.com/remote-learning-with-kami-during-school-shutdowns/

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Learning Apps

https://learningapps.org/index.php?overview&s=&category=0&tool=

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ListenWire

http://blog.listenwise.com/2020/03/listenwise-support-for-schools-affected-by-the-coronavirus/

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Manga High

https://www.mangahigh.com/en-gb/blog/2020-03-06-free-access-schools-online-maths-coronavirus

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Microsoft Education

https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2020/03/how-schools-can-ramp-up-remote-learning-programs-quickly-with-microsoft-teams/

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MobyMax

http://press.mobymax.com/mobymax-to-provide-all-k-8-schools-and-school-districts-closed-by-covid-19-with-free-internet-learning-software

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Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com/?fbclid=IwAR0tiDhJA1fs0tvraKnXpDLa2JlJGXQhzPR4UnQRVfbOR1Ca3C5yQY5tNwQ

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NearPod

https://nearpod.com/coronavirus

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Newsela

https://newsela.com/about/blog/preparing-for-distance-learning-due-to-school-closures/

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Outschool

https://outschool.com/#abk5k0ab9z

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Parlay

https://parlayideas.com/school-closure-support/

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Pear Deck

https://www.peardeck.com/staying-connected

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Prodigy

https://www.prodigygame.com/

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Pronto

https://pronto.io/coronavirus/

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ScienceWerkz

https://www.werkzpublishing.com/sciencewerkz/nsta-5-for-free/

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ScreenCastify

https://twitter.com/Screencastify/status/1226934956930281472

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Seterra Geography

https://online.seterra.com/en/p/corona-support

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Slido Education

https://blog.sli.do/slido-for-education/

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STEMSCOPES

https://stemscopes.com/resources/stemscopes_online_access_during_covid_19_school_closings.pdf?utm_source=All+STEMscopes+Users+March+2020&utm_campaign=7553a915d4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_10_04_50&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_983a091b45-7553a915d4-382976285

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Tailor-ED

https://www.tailor-ed.com/

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Twinkl

https://www.twinkl.com/blog/how-to-utilise-twinkl-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown-a-guide-for-schools?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=corona

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Tynker

https://mailchi.mp/tynker/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure

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Vidcode

https://about.vidcode.com/lovemyvidcode/2020/3/9/in-support-of-schools-facing-health-related-closure?fbclid=IwAR0BvW4KVBRN6rb4tTC4F-poF61Uco1hBlttmme6A2m7uBtMEqXIhBls_CM

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ViewSonic

https://www.viewsonic.com/us/distance-learning

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Wakelet

https://wakelet.com/wake/3af73ea4-a652-4e38-934d-765aefe0f35b

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We Video

https://www.wevideo.com/education

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Zoom

https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/02/26/zoom-commitment-user-support-business-continuity-during-coronavirus-outbreak/


Google Meet Quick Start (3).pdf