Explore distance learning resources for schools affected by COVID-19

For educators and IT administrators preparing for potential school closures — or currently facing them — here are a few ways to engage students through distance learning.

• Google (link is external) - G-suite is a collection of Google online document creation collaboration tools.
• Microsoft Office365 (link is external)- Office365 is Microsoft collection of online document creation and collaboration tools.

Zoom K-12 School Verification Form

Zoom is temporarily lifting the 40-minute time limit on free Basic accounts for schools affected by the Coronavirus. Here’s how to get access for your school.

http://www.zoom.com (link is external)

United States Internet Service Providers

• AT&T (link is external) – AT&T is offering schools 60 days of unlimited data for laptops, tablets and hotspots
• Charter / Spectrum (link is external): Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More
• Comcast (link is external) - Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic
• Sprint (link is external) -  An Open Letter to Participating 1Million Project School Districts
• T-mobile (link is external) - T-Mobile Connect Launches Early to Help the Most Vulnerable in America Get and Stay Connected
• Verizon (link is external) -  Public Policy Verizon to provide unlimited internet to LAUSD students without access

Digital learning management systems

• Blackboard(link is external) – Resources and tools to transition and deliver quality teaching and learning online.
• CenturyTech(link is external) – Personal learning pathways with micro-lessons to address gaps in knowledge, challenge students and promote long-term memory retention.
• ClassDojo(link is external) – Connects teachers with students and parents to build classroom communities.
• Edmodo(link is external) – Tools and resources to manage classrooms and engage students remotely.
• Edraak(link is external) – Arabic language online education with resources for school learners and teachers.
• EkStep(link is external) – Open learning platform with a collection of learning resources to support literacy and numeracy.
• Google Classroom(link is external) – Helps classes connect remotely, communicate and stay organized.
• Moodle(link is external) – Community-driven and globally-supported open learning platform.
• Nafham(link is external) – Arabic language online learning platform hosting educational video lessons that correspond with Egyptian and Syrian curricula.
• Schoology(link is external) – Tools to support instruction, learning, grading, collaboration, and assessment.
• Seesaw(link is external) – Enables the creation of collaborative and sharable digital learning portfolios and learning resources.
• Skooler(link is external) – Tools to turn Microsoft Office software into an education platform.
• Study Sapuri(link is external) – Japanese language online learning platform for middle school students.

Systems purpose-built for mobile phones

• Cell-Ed(link is external) – Learner-centered, skills-based learning platform with offline options.
• Eneza Education(link is external) - Revision and learning materials for basic feature phones.
• Funzi(link is external) – Mobile learning service that supports teaching and training for large groups.
• KaiOS(link is external) – Software that gives smartphone capabilities to inexpensive mobile phones and helps open portals to learning opportunities.
• Ubongo(link is external) – Uses entertainment, mass media, and the connectivity of mobile devices to deliver localized learning to African families at low cost and scale.
• Ustad Mobile(link is external) – Access and share educational content offline.

Systems with strong offline functionality

• Can’t wait to Learn(link is external) – Gaming technology to deliver quality education to children, including those in conflict contexts.
• Kolibri(link is external) – Learning application to support universal education.
• Rumie(link is external) – Education tools and content to enable lifelong learning for underserved communities.
• Ustad Mobile(link is external) – Access and share educational content offline.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Platforms

• Alison(link is external) – Online courses from experts.
• Canvas (link is external)– Lifelong learning and professional development for educators.
• Coursera(link is external) – Online courses taught by instructors from well-recognized universities and companies.
• EdX(link is external) – Online courses from leading educational institutions.
• University of the People(link is external) - Online university with open access to higher education.
• Icourses(link is external) – Chinese language courses for university students.
• Future Learn(link is external) – Online courses to help learners study, build professional skills and connect with experts.

Self-directed learning content

• Byju’s(link is external) – Learning application with large repositories of educational content tailored for different grades and learning levels.
• Discovery Education(link is external) – Free educational resources and lessons about viruses and outbreaks for different grade levels.
• Geekie(link is external) – Portuguese language web-based platform that provides personalized educational content using adaptive learning technology.
• Khan Academy(link is external) – Free online lessons and practice in math, sciences, and humanities, as well as free tools for parents and teachers to track student progress. Available in 40+ languages, and aligned to the national curriculum for over 10 countries.
• KitKit School(link is external) - Tablet-based learning suite with a comprehensive curriculum spanning early childhood through early primary levels.
• LabXchange(link is external) – Curated and user-created digital learning content delivered on an online platform that enables educational and research experiences.
• Mindspark(link is external) – Adaptive online tutoring system that helps students practice and learn mathematics.
• Mosoteach(link is external) – Chinese language application hosting cloud classes.
• OneCourse(link is external) – Child-focused application to deliver reading, writing and numeracy education.
• Quizlet(link is external) – Learning flashcards and games to support learning in multiple subjects.
• Siyavula(link is external) – Mathematics and physical sciences education aligned with South African curriculum.
• YouTube(link is external) – Huge repository of educational videos and learning channels.

Mobile reading applications

• African Storybook(link is external) - Open access to picture storybooks in African languages.
• Global Digital Library(link is external) – Digital storybooks and other reading materials easily accessible from mobile phones or computers.
• Lezioni sul sofà – A collection of Italian language books for children, complemented with read-aloud features as well as videos discussing books and art.
• StoryWeaver(link is external) – Digital repository of multilingual stories for children.
• Worldreader(link is external) – Digital books and stories accessible from mobile devices and functionality to support reading instruction.

Collaboration platforms that support live-video communication

• Dingtalk(link is external) – Communication platform that supports video conferencing, task and calendar management, attendance tracking and instant messaging.
• Lark(link is external) – Collaboration suite of interconnected tools, including chat, calendar, creation and cloud storage.
• Hangouts Meet(link is external) – Video calls integrated with other Google’s G-Suite tools.
• Teams(link is external) – Chat, meet, call and collaboration features integrated with Microsoft Office software.
• Skype(link is external) – Video and audio calls with talk, chat and collaboration features.
• Zoom(link is external) – Cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars.

Tools to create digital learning content

• Thinglink(link is external) – Tools to create interactive images, videos, and other multimedia resources.
• Buncee(link is external) – Supports the creation and sharing of visual representations of learning content, including media-rich lessons, reports, newsletters, and presentations.
• EdPuzzle(link is external) – Video lesson creation software.
• Kaltura(link is external) – Video management and creation tools with integration options for various learning management systems.
• Nearpod(link is external) – Software to create lessons with informative and interactive assessment activities.
• Pear Deck(link is external) – Facilitates the design of engaging instructional content with various integration features.
• Squigl(link is external) – Content creation platform that transforms speech or text into animated videos.

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