LibGuides: Professional Resources: Digital Learning: Resources, Tools, Information

RESOURCES

including big lists to more resources

List of Lists!

External Lists of Resources

"Amazing Educational Resources"
a massive list of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings. Frequently Updated. Very Long.
Companies Offering Free Access during Pandemic
Google Doc from an area librarian listing sites and subscriptions that are offering free access for students and teachers during Covid-19 pandemic

For Teaching Teachers

Free Online Learning Resources for Teaching Your Students Virtually [WeAreTeachers]
80+ Free Online resources for teachers and students
THE BEST ADVICE ON TEACHING K-12 ONLINE -- Larry Ferlazzo [edublogs]

For Learning Learners

Multnomah County Library: Resources for families during Covid-19 school closures from Multcolib Kids
33 (and counting) digital resources available from Multnomah County Library.
30 Things to do that Aren't Digital -- Wade Whitehhead [via WeAreTeachhes]
Activities for home learning that aren't digital. (mostly for younger kids, but be inspired and adapt!)
Resources shared by Archdiocese Librarians
Google doc from the Archdiocese Librarians group.

Other Resources (from the Student DLD page)

Free Reading, Listening, Viewing

Archive.org
Myriad free videos, audio tracks, books, etc. from all over the web, libraries, & the world. GREAT Resource for things that are in the Public Domain.
Project Gutenberg
Hundreds of free texts that are in the public domain.
LibriVox -- Public Domain Audiobooks
Hundreds of free public domain AUDIO books.

Other Libraries

***Overdrive eBook/Audio Access via multnomah county is only requiring a phone number to get a temporary instant library card

OVERDRIVE eBooks and Audiobooks [via Multnomah County]
Audio books and eBooks for free with your Library card.

DON'T HAVE A CARD?: you can sign up with a mobile phone number for an instant digital card. This is GREAT.
Other Libraries Page (our LibGuide)

Temporary Free Resources

Junior Library Guild - eBooks
A selection of free YA literature from Junior Library Guild. See the Link to the Platform and Passwords on their site.
Schoolshelf
Research and Study aids, as well as topical selections
ABDO Digital
Selection of Informational eBooks
Audible.com - Audio Books
For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
7 Shakespearean Plays (Folger)
EBSCO Poetry and Short Stories
User Id: centralcatholichs
Password: trial!20

Access until June 30

Additional Resources from Database Vendors

SchoolShelf
The High School Edition of SchoolShelf provides digital access to Woodburn Press resources for the students, parents, and educators associated with your school or special program.

GALE Databases

Gale eBooks: Coronavirus Digital Learning collection
contains 58 books on viruses and pandemics and 20 books on distance learning strategies

WorldBook

Username: wbsupport
Password: distancelearn

Virtual Exploration

Google Earth - Browser Version
Online web-browser version of Google Earth. Searching for a country our city can show interesting travel information. It does not have the "Layers" menu, or as many features as Google Earth Pro, but is still fun for "virtual" vacations.
Google Arts & Culture
12 Virtual Museum Tours [Travel and Leisure]
20 Virtual Tours and Field Trips

Subject Specific Resources

OpenStax (OER textbooks and lessons)
As several schools decide to move their traditional classes temporarily online, OpenStax Allies are supporting instructors with free access to their online homework and courseware

Social Studies

25 Best Social Studies Sites for Students and Teachers [WeAreTeachers]

Languages

Sciences

Flinn Scientific
offers some free content, also sells a paid platform.

TOOLS

direct links to tools

Communication

Zoom
Both a desktop program and App.

*Should currently be Free for Educators

Online Collaboration

Padlet
online bulletin board, easy way to post images or videos but posted for others to see - always free.
Sutori.com
Timeline creation tool with ability to embed quiz questions within the timeline (Free version lasts 30 Days)
If-Then Adventure Story
Create an interactive story using Google Slides (could go either way- teacher created for students or students create one as a project)
Book Creator
for iPad or Chrome

Multimedia Tools

Video Tools

FlipGrid
Video Discussion Platform (Free version allows teachers to create 1 grid to host a conversation).
Apple Clips
Apple's App to make photostories
Moovly
Online Movie Editor

Podcast & Audio Creation Tools

Voice Recorder Online
StoryCorps
Talk and Comment (Chrome Extension)
chrome extension to leave voice comments
Vocaroo
Online Voice Recorder

Photo & Image Tools

Google Photos
create a photobook, collage or animation

Content Sources

NewsELA
Offering free access to teachers and students currently

INFORMATION

general and miscellaneous information

Copyright Information

Public Statement of Library Copyright Specialists: Fair Use & Emergency Remote Teaching & Research
the Litany of Librarians with Legal Leaning weigh in on how this particular crisis may constitute greater application of the Fair Use Doctrine.

See Also the Copyright Page on our LibGuide (work in progess)

Articles

What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month [EduTopia]

Fun for Friends and Family

The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities [WeAreTeachers]
Live Streaming Shows & Music Classes for Kids: Online Listings (created by Amelia of Mil's Trills)
Big spreadsheet of live-streaming children's musicians
12 Virtual Museum Tours [Travel and Leisure]
Epic Books
Online eBooks for K-5. Free educator access currently.
LibriVox -- Public Domain Audiobooks
Hundreds of free public domain AUDIO books.

Covid-19 Information

Information about the SARS-COV-2 Virus and Covid-19

SEE THIS PAGE on our Libguides for more information.

Facts, Not Fear -- Stop the Spread of Coronavirus Rumors
Fantastic Activity for students. Prepared by a School Librarian in Lake Oswego
Nationwide School Districts, Closure Information [EdWeek]
Interactive map

Professional Resources: Digital Learning: Resources, Tools, Information

Link to CCHS Faculty Digital Learning Folder (Google Drive)