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Please note that Teacher Lab does not specialize in distance learning, though we've learned a lot in these times of pandemic and continue to grow our skills.
distance-learning resources for families & educators
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K-12 Frameworks
California state teaching and learning frameworks - content and pedagogy (K-12)
PBS/LA Schools
Free, educational PBS daytime programming for Pre-K through grade 12
OER Commons
Free, educational PBS daytime programming for Pre-K through grade 12
UNESCO
Resources for education in emergencies; learning materials and toolkits
ABC Mouse
Learning program for kids ages 2 to 8
Discovery Ed
Digital K-12 curriculm resources (standards-aligned)
BrainPop
Animated digital learning (various subjects, K-3)
Kahoot
Game-based online learning platform
Pronto
Online learning chat and video platform
BookCreator
Online tool for creating digital books
Google Ed
Classroom tools and resources for teachers
Tynker
Coding games and curriculum for kids
Buncee
Create and share visual presentations across grade, age, learning levels
Pear Deck
Interactive slide presentations creation for learning
Kami
PDF and document annotation for digital feedback and learning
Parlay
Class discussions platform
Elementari
Online platform for reading, writing, coding, sharing, and remixing interactive stories
EdPuzzle
Self-paced learning with interactive videos
Wakelet
Bookmark your favorite web content all in on place
Twinkl
Pre-K through 5 learning resources and materials
Hapara
Description coming soon
Manga High
Description coming soon
ListenWire
Description coming soon
MobyMax
Description coming soon
Go Guardian
Classroom management software
Seterra Geo
Online geography games
We Video
Online video editor
Education Perfect
Teaching and learning platform with curriculum-aligned content and dynamic learning tools
Slido Ed
Add Q&A and polls to Google Slides
Breakout Edu
Digital learning games platform
Microsoft Ed
Online classroom platform
NearPod
Ready-to-teach K-12 lessons and student interaction platform
Scholastic
Daily cross-curricular projects: K-6+
Screencastify
Make your own teaching and learning videos using video and screen capture features
Mystery Science
Elementary-level lessons
Age of Learning
Digital early learning resources p to age 8 (also includes ABC Mouse as one of its programs)
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Live animal cams
(their website also has curriculum and other ed resources)
30 Virtual
Field Trips
30 virtual trips with links
Soft Schools
Pre-K through high school activities, worksheets, and games
National Emergency Library
Free access via archive.org to almost 1.5 million titles
Kids Activities Blog
K-middle school education websites and curriculum resources list
Open Library
Free open library site - also has audio recordings
Go Noodle
Movement & mindfulness for kids
Library of Congress
Classroom Materials Resources
Activity Hero
Live online classes with expert teachers (K-middle school)
Teaching Theatre Online
University level but could be helpful/tailorable for high school students
Padlet
Digital bulletin board-style collaboration space (videos, posts, documents, etc.)
Khan Academy
Personalized online learning platform with daily schedules during school closures for ages 4-18
Lunchtime Doodles with Mo Willems
Free onlin drawing lessons for kids, led by artists and illustrators
VitalSource
Courseware to university students and teachers who may have lost access
Plinkit
Child development fundamentals - learn and do (early childhood)
PBS Unschooling
K-8
Learning activities & PBS programming
International Educator Shared Resources
An extensive Google Doc with links to Facebook education groups, as well as resources and platforms for sharing and monitoring learning (early years through high school)