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16 Free Resources for Schools Who are Closing Due to Coronavirus

The CoolCatTeacher

We have one more reason– when you already have an online space for your classroom, it is a smaller step to teaching totally online when necessary. Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Today it is free.

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Blended Learning – How to Make it Work in the Classroom.

EdTech4Beginners

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.

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It’s Time To Support The Mental Health & Well Being of Teachers

EdNews Daily

I had the chance to chat with Dr. Jared Scherz, the founder of TeacherCoach , and a former elementary school guidance counselor who became a clinical psychologist in New Jersey. TC is a virtual training medium, providing personal growth and professional development through online learning, coaching, and webinars.

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Game-Based Digital Literacy with Digital Compass – From Jennifer Carey

EdTechTeacher

Common Sense Media has released Digital Compass , a new tool to teach students about navigating the digital world. The game is targeted at middle school students, an age when most children are getting cell phones and social media accounts (like Facebook and Instagram). Learn more with us this summer!

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The Emergency Home Learning (& More) Summit Has Started! #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Elementary Years ? Learning Coaching and Mentoring ? Learning Cultures ? Mindful Teaching and Learning ? Lifelong Learning ? Online Learning ?

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Trying to improve remote learning? A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons

The Hechinger Report

While access to other technology is limited in the camp, Grosso said many refugee families have access to a cell phone but primarily use only four to five apps, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram or YouTube. Grosso and Hameed both believe the transition to remote learning in the U.S.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

During these first few days of schools moving online, educators are adjusting to a new—and likely chaotic—environment. A Facebook group, Amazing Educational Resources, has compiled a spreadsheet of more than 400 free offerings. The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online.

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