Extended School Closure Planning Resources
Continuation of Learning allows teachers to continue their students' learning even though students are not in the physical classroom meeting face-to-face. This learning strategy involves using web-based virtual classroom environments. Although web-based, some have the ability for students to use a regular phone connection to join the learning and discussion. Platforms include Google Classroom, Seesaw, Khan Academy, FlipGrid, EdPuzzle, and Zoom.
The Educational Technology & Leadership team has curated this list of resources that district & school leaders might consider as additional resources in planning for an extended school closure. This list includes information on pricing, student data privacy agreement, language and device support, as well as other relevant information. This resource is updated as new information becomes available.
Professional Learning Resources
Developed by the Santa Clara COE Educational Technology team, these professional learning modules will help teachers learn to teach in each environment:
Digital Learning with Seesaw
Using Google Classroom for Continuation of Learning
Tips for Virtual Teaching
The following are links to blogs and websites that provide practical tips and tricks for setting up online classrooms, communicating with students, assignments, office hours, etc.
bit.ly/gsuite4col - A website dedicated to best practices using Google Classroom
https://www.theedublogger.com/teaching-online-school-closures/ - This guide will give you insights into how educators around the world are approaching school closures.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j7gr-wD18yF4kTwS3H7pwQSsy_E1ee125S3jnEMNLR8/preview?fbclid=IwAR0VD0wit0BM4W3iixZu3UXF0kByvDHSXVoKhVNKVU4y3abTuzfnh1MjRVw&slide=id.p - A PowerPoint slide deck loaded with ideas for teaching online. Includes the importance of Universal Design for Learning principles.
