A Few Resources to Support Virtual Learning for Emergency Closure

There are many places online to find lessons, interactive Web sites, simulations, etc. to pull from to design learning activities for students to do in case of school closure. Here are a few.

WIS PS Library Web site: Online Resources  |  Websites for Communication, Creating, French, etc.

Web Resources for Learning: PD & ICL - go to the Digital Resources section for media, lessons, interactive sites, etc. iTunes U has resources for primary students. Also take a look for podcasts in iTunes that your students could listen to.  Thinking Routines: Look for ways to do the routines virtually using a variety of tools.

Pinterest: You can find all sorts of resources “pinned” by teachers from around the world.

Twitter Hashtags: One can search for hashtags to find resources. Examples are #ELL, #edtech, #french, etc.

Three gurus for sharing online resources: Kathy Schrock  |  Richard Byrne  | Larry Ferlazzo

WebQuests: WebQuests are terrific structures to support inquiry using online resources. You can find ones posted to the Web and/or create your own. They are project-based and collaborative which helps build community while students are stuck at home.