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Tools:

Don't feel like you need to use all of these tools and resources! Please just use what you feel will work best for your class. 

Screencastify: Easy to use screen recorder for Chrome. Record your screen and webcam/microphone. 

Kahoot: Offering free access to all features to support distance learning in schools affected by the coronavirus outbreak

Flipgrid: a free video discussion platform that helps educators see and hear from every student in class and foster a fun and supportive social learning environment. 

GoNoodle: Videos to get kids moving. Ages 5+

Nearpod: student engagement platform with ready-to-run interactive lessons for K-12 teachers. 

More resource lists:

• My EdTech List: This tool is designed to expand equitable access to information about education technology.
• eLearning Resources List
• ISBE Resources
• Ideas for @Home Learning
• Resources for School Closures

Moving classroom online:

• Preparing to take School Online?  Here Are 10 Tips to Make It Work
• ISTE: Learning Keeps Going // Resource Directory
• Education Reimagined: Distance Learning Resource Center
• Distance Learning Considerations

Free learning websites:

• Scholastic: Day-to-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
• Khan Academy: Excellent resource! Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization

Free books:

FREE access to all of our eBooks and databases through June, 2020.

• Elementary Digital Bookshelf Prek-8
• Secondary Digital Bookshelf 5-12
• ABDO Zoom Research Database