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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, an unprecedented coalition has come together to launch “Earth School,” which provides free, high-quality educational content to help students, parents and teachers around the world who are currently at home. Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and TED-Ed, Earth School takes students on a 30-day “Adventure” through the natural world.
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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, an unprecedented coalition has come together to launch “Earth School,” which provides free, high-quality educational content to help students, parents and teachers around the world who are currently at home. Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and TED-Ed, Earth School takes students on a 30-day “Adventure” through the natural world.
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A blog about digital leadership, pedagogy, learning, and transformative change in education. Via EDTECH@UTRGV
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After the initial rush to act - a principal reflects on the essentials...
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April 13, 2020 3:04 PM
La enseñanza en línea es diferente a la presencial, algo que parece obvio, pero quizá cuando te enfrentas a ello no lo es tanto.
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Theory of Music online courses now FREE
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The Australian Music Examinations Board is making available some of their Theory of Music courses online.
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The Physclips project provides multimedia education in introductory physics at different levels. Currently, it includes kinematics, mechanics, special relativity, waves, sound, electricity and magnetism. Resources may be freely used by teachers, while students may use the whole package, including interactive tutorials and support pages, for self instruction or for reference
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This is a high quality resource from the Dept of Physics at UNSW. All manner of physics concepts and principles are demonstrated through animated examples with informed narration and explanations. The package includes tutorials and other supports for independent learners.
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A coalition of education organizations has curated strategies, tips and best practices for teaching online during the coronavirus pandemic. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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This collection of resources is curated by a coalition of some of the most powerful organizations in US education - teachers,parents and learners are able to search and filter the resources to address their needs.
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"Kiva U is an easy opportunity to share Kiva with your family! Spend time together while educating young ones about the power of microfinance. There’s a wide array of content and supplemental material provided to maximize effectiveness and involvement.
Kiva U lessons involve: - Hands-on activities - Engaging videos - Family discussions - Games for every age group Included with Kiva U are 8 easy, streamlined lessons, divided by topic and age group. Find lesson plans in the links below!"
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IMAGI-NATION {TV} is for marginalised kids across the earth’s surface to have a daily mentor in their lives. It takes the magic of AIME’s Imagination Factory to laptops, phones, and homes across the world.
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One of the really important offerings for students who might otherwise find it hard to build connections.
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Glimpses of Science is a collection of multimedia-enhanced science activities for Primary School Teachers and Students.
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Maintained by the Physics Dept at UNSW this collection of primary school science resources allows independent exploration and learning, as well as more structured and guidance engagement with many parts of the science curriculum.
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Many parents are having to take on a variety of new roles, from playing IT help desk to becoming makeshift teaching assistants to supervising recess.
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Some guidelines that may help during these challenging days ahead.
Assuming some sort of "normal" household is likely to be the main issue - as this article references dealing with illnesses, special needs, space limitations, device sharing, ork demands, ongoing health and well-being conditions, financial changes, that may all be pre-existing will highlight that there is no one-size-fits-all. Generic, decontextualised advice isn't useful in these circumstances. The most challenged families prior to this current scenario will be even more pressured and stressed - it will be about survival for many.
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