With more schools going to remote (online) learning because
of the Coronavirus, we wanted to offer some help! Here are some things we've
found that can help both parents and teachers during this time period. This is
a good time to show kids that learning isn't just for in-school, or as directed
by their teachers. Learning is everywhere and all the time. Here are some great
places for you to find online opportunities for your kids.
Make sure students can access the internet!
The
U.S. Constitution & Black History A FREE online course that explores how
changes to the laws via Constitutional amendments and Supreme Court Cases
impacted the history of black Americans.
(Your student will receive a certificate upon completion of the course
at the email they sign up with. Ages 13 and older.)
Current Events –
2 lessons with vocabulary words and higher-level discussion questions each
school day. (Or what would be school days under normal circumstances!) Engage
your students with what's going on in the world. (Must be signed in to a FREE
izzit.org account to view/use the lessons.)
Scholastic
Learn at Home – PreK – Grade 6+
Udemy Inexpensive
courses (look for sales!) to learn all kinds of things, from economics and
American History, to graphic design or Excel.
Open
Culture Online Courses – Listing of free online education courses from
universities around the world.
Academic Earth –
Another site with listings of free online college courses.
Duolingo – This is a
free app for online or your cell phone that allows you to study foreign
languages, from Spanish and German to Japanese and even Klingon. It
simultaneously immerses the learner in reading, writing, and speaking the
language. (Seriously, this is FUN! Try it out.)
How about a virtual field trip to a museum? Here's
an article with links to 12 Famous Museums that you can explore without
actually leaving home.
