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Resources for Online Learning

March - April - May 2020

Resources for OnlineLearningMarch - April - May 2020
DISCLAIMER: This list of links gathers a diversity of information and sources regarding Covid-19 pandemic response and related issues, including resources for transitioning to online learning. Questar III cannot verify the links will remain active and cannot verify the veracity of the content. Resources shared here should be vetted with your school district for compliance with New York Education Law 2D and all other applicable laws. For the most reliable information regarding global and local pandemic response, visit the Center for Disease Control and your local Department of Health.

Using Google for Online Learning Using Google for Online Learning

Online Classroom Toolkit - Google Classroom
These short videos give just the facts about how to use Google Classroom for online learning. Contact Kerrie Burch to set up more in-depth training for your teachers through our Model Schools program.
With school closures, teachers can keep their lessons going remotely

With school closures, teachers can keep their lessons going remotely

As schools around the world close, Google for Education supports educators, students and administrators with distance learning tools.

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How to Create Google Hangouts Meet Events
How to Schedule, Host, and Customize Google Hangouts Meet Events

How to Schedule, Host, and Customize Google Hangouts Meet Events

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Helping Parents Navigate Google Classroom

If parents need help navigating Google Classroom in order to help their children, then you will want to point them in the direction of this presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDVZvie0DnFbFEVFB8U3j89o1mD5BCUXTE6ymbb9y_k/mobilepresent?slide=id.g4f60ec15fb_1_6. Be patient if you get an error message saying that the traffic is high. You will get through soon.
Navigating Google Classroom

Navigating Google Classroom

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Questar III Created Google Classroom Videos

Our Model Schools trainer, Carolyn Strauch, created videos to help teachers struggling with using Google Classroom. You can access the videos HERE. This resource will continue to grow so check back often. If there is a specific video you would like to see, please contact Kerrie Burch.

Questar III School Library System Resources Questar III School Library System Resources

NYC Translation of Practice for Librarians
NYC SLS has created a document to help librarians translate their practice into online learning to continue to support teachers and students. Take a look!
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The Questar III School Library System provides resources to all schools within our component districts at no charge. Schools taking advantage of these resources must be in compliance with the Commissioner's regulations for school libraries.
Get Students Excited About Reading

Get Students Excited About Reading

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Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online? Actually, Yes. - EdSurge News

Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online? Actually, Yes. - EdSurge News

The first image many people have of school is a circle of small children, sitting cross-legged, paying attention (or not) to an adult reading a book ...

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Not Just Tech Support: Librarian Spotlights Social-Emotional Needs Among Remote Learning Resources

Not Just Tech Support: Librarian Spotlights Social-Emotional Needs Among Remote Learning Resources

There is an understandable focus on tech and social services as schools move to remote learning, but at least one school librarian is sharing resources for the vital social-emotional needs during this crisis.

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The Big List of Children's Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities

The Big List of Children's Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities

With kids at home and parents looking for educational activities, many of our favorite authors are doing virtual author activities on social media.

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Coronavirus Information and Resources 2020 - SLSA-NYS

Coronavirus Information and Resources 2020 - SLSA-NYS

Coronavirus information resources gathered by school librarians in New York State

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NovelNY Databases

The New York State Library provides access to free databases through their NovelNY Program. You can access the databases here: https://novelnewyork.org/.

Resources for Administrators Resources for Administrators

NYSED Information

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Continuity of Learning

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State Education Department and State Department of Health Issue Updated Guidance to Schools Regarding Novel Coronavirus

The guidance includes the requirement for schools to close for 24 hours if a student or staff member attended school prior to being confirmed as a positive COVID-19 patient.

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Learning Management Systems and Course Management Tools, and MORE...

Questar III BOCES, in collaboration with Neric, created a document with a comprehensive list of resources for educators in the event that schools need online learning tools. You can find these tools in the document below.
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Teacher and Student Resources Teacher and Student Resources

Questar III BOCES Resources for Online Learning

The information in this document was compiled by the School Improvement team at Questar III BOCES. They are sorted by grade level bands and are links to curriculum, online resources, and more. This is a living document and will be updated regularly so please check back often.


There is also a document that lists online resources for online learning that has been compiled by School Improvement for all grade levels. It can be found HERE.

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Shelter in Space Remote Learning Resources

Program Portal: https://tinyurl.com/wofkhc6

NEW MATERIAL will be regularly added to this portal, so check back each week to see what’s new!

The program provides distance and at-home learning resources offered by SPIF, as well as other organizations like Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute and NASA. These resources are all related to planetary science and space exploration, but also incorporate ELA and math lessons to support core curricular topics.


And here's the contact if you need more information or want to schedule a live ZOOM session for a classroom or group:


Zoe Learner Ponterio
Manager, Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility

122 Sciences Drive
317 Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-6801

e: spif@astro.cornell.edu
p: (607) 255-3833 f: (607) 255-9002
w: http://spif.astro.cornell.edu



Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers | Cult of Pedagogy

Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers | Cult of Pedagogy

An overview of the nuts and bolts of distance learning, including general tips, advice on tech, and troubleshooting some common problems.

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PBL Works Resources

School Closures? Using PBL in Remote Learning

School Closures? Using PBL in Remote Learning

How to maintain norms and practices of a PBL classroom and use tech tools to do project work away from school, with ideas for engaging students without tech access.

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Beyond the Worksheet Packet: PBL Projects to Adapt for Remote Learning

Beyond the Worksheet Packet: PBL Projects to Adapt for Remote Learning

Projects from PBLWorks that can be used during school closures.

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Virtual Field Trips, Challenges, and Art!

20 ideas for 'virtual field trips' amid coronavirus school closures

20 ideas for 'virtual field trips' amid coronavirus school closures

As schools across the Capitol Region close and workplaces shutter their doors and send...

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Resources for Peer Institutions Responding to COVID-19 - Excelsior College

Resources for Peer Institutions Responding to COVID-19 - Excelsior College

With the outbreak of COVID-19, schools and students are forced online to learn. Excelsior College, a leader in online education, has created resources to help.

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Creative Resources for Art at Home!

Creative Resources for Art at Home!

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FUN AT HOME CHALLENGES: GAPPA.docx

FUN AT HOME CHALLENGES: GAPPA.docx

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VR Field Trips

VR Field Trips

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7 Big Ideas as You Shift Toward Online Teaching

7 Big Ideas as You Shift Toward Online Teaching

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Remote Education Resource Center - University at Albany

Remote Education Resource Center | Academy for the Advancement of Teaching, Leadership and Schools

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Teach Engineering: STEM Curriculum for K-12

Browse K-12 STEM Curriculum - TeachEngineering

Browse and search for NGSS-aligned K-12 STEM curricular materials. Narrow your search by choosing from filters such as curriculum type, grade level, subject area, engineering category, and time required.

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Cool Tools for School

There are a ton of ideas on the website below to help teachers with using online tools with their students. As always, make sure whatever you are using is Ed Law 2D compliant. If you aren't sure, contact your district.

Welcome to Cool Tools for School 2018-19 - Cool Tools for School

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Erie 1 BOCES Contract Consortium Information March 2020 - Resources for Students and Teachers

March 2020 - Resources for Students and Teachers

March 2020 - Resources for Students and Teachers

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Teaching Remotely in Times of Need

This slideshow, created by Torrey Trust, Ph.D., offers educators ideas for taking their learning online. You can access it here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j7gr-wD18yF4kTwS3H7pwQSsy_E1ee125S3jnEMNLR8/preview?fbclid=IwAR0VD0wit0BM4W3iixZu3UXF0kByvDHSXVoKhVNKVU4y3abTuzfnh1MjRVw&slide=id.p
  Digital Learning Plan Preparedness

Digital Learning Plan Preparedness

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WSWHE BOCES Online Learning Toolkit
This link provides a wealth of resources for schools to use in the event that they need to pursue online learning. If you need more information on any of the information on this site, please contact Kerrie.

Learning Keeps Going

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Educator Resources | SERP Institute

Educator Resources | SERP Institute

SERP offers many open educational resources (OERs) related to the following: literacy; math; science; social studies; organizational capacity; and school culture.

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K-12 Lesson Plans | Educeri

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Share My Lesson

Coronavirus Lesson Plans and Resources

Coronavirus Lesson Plans and Resources

Learn more about 2019-nCoV and the cause of outbreaks and pandemics in Share My Lesson's Coronavirus Lesson plans and resources collection.

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Preparing for COVID-19 School Closure: Interactive/Printable Handouts

Preparing for COVID-19 School Closure: Interactive/Printable Handouts

Use these free interactive and printable resources to prepare for possible COVID-19 school closure and how you can prepare for distance learning.

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PBS Learning Media

Free streaming videos, lesson plans, and related materials organized by content area/grade level are available at PBS Learning Media.

Distance Learning with PBS LearningMedia

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Free games for students to play at home: Fun at Home

Articles Articles

Online AP Testing Glitches Force Some Students to Retake Exam - EdSurge News

Online AP Testing Glitches Force Some Students to Retake Exam - EdSurge News

Preparing for a major exam—one that you paid and studied months for—is stressful enough. On the big day, it’s all you can muster to calm your nerves, ...

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How Can Educators Tap Into Research to Increase Engagement During Remote Learning? - EdSurge News

How Can Educators Tap Into Research to Increase Engagement During Remote Learning? - EdSurge News

As university professors and researchers who work closely with K-12 online teachers and learners, we’ve heard from many newly remote educators who are ...

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To Engage Young Kids in Remote Learning, Start Simple - EdSurge News

To Engage Young Kids in Remote Learning, Start Simple - EdSurge News

Like millions of teachers around the country, Katie Gardner is still adjusting to an online workflow—and so are the families of her students. Gardner, ...

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Teachers Are Anxious and Overwhelmed. They Need SEL Now More Than Ever.  - EdSurge News

Teachers Are Anxious and Overwhelmed. They Need SEL Now More Than Ever. - EdSurge News

At the end of March, our team at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, along with our colleagues at the Collaborative for Social Emotional and ...

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The Biggest Distance-Learning Experiment In History: Week One

The Biggest Distance-Learning Experiment In History: Week One

Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access.

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Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access - EdSurge News

Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access - EdSurge News

Emergency online teaching. Remote delivery of instruction. Or just plain online learning. Call it what you will, many of the nation’s students are ...

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Resources for Learning at Home When Schools Close (UPDATED)

Resources for Learning at Home When Schools Close (UPDATED)

These online learning resources and strategies can help school systems facing potential school closures during the coronavirus outbreak.

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10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

10 resources to keep learning going during the coronavirus

The coronavirus has sparked concerns about student health, school closures, and how to continue learning--learn about available resources.

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How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out. - EdSurge News

How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out. - EdSurge News

“The downstairs neighbor is banging on my classmate’s door, complaining about her jumping in the apartment and making the baby cry.” “My mom is going ...

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What Science Classes Are Teaching Students About Coronavirus - EdSurge News

What Science Classes Are Teaching Students About Coronavirus - EdSurge News

To help her eighth graders better understand how infectious diseases such as the coronavirus spread, science teacher Christine Witcher adapted a lesson ...

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Questar III SLS, Model Schools, and Arts in Education

Kerrie Burch, Director

Email: Kerrie.Burch@questar.org
Website: www.questar.org
Location: 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Phone: 518-479-6976

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