COJOWA Online Tools for Virtual Learning
Purpose: This document will contain all approved tools and websites to use with our students during distance learning. If you are already using a tool that you consider extremely necessary to use during the distance learning season, you can use it in combination with the ones we are recommending you in the following list:
Key Terms:
Synchronous - the session is happening live, same time, different place
Asynchronous - the session is recorded or participation is staggered, different time, different place
Tools SUGGESTED for ALL
Tool | Links and Resources |
Grades CT - 12 Completely free web service that allows for paperless creation, distribution, collection and assessment of student work Asynchronous | Resources in English: Videos en Español: |
Use the G Suite Tools to prepare your Online Environment with Students, Parents and Colleagues, during the Distance Learning Season. Asynchronous / Synchronous | Resources in English: Recursos en Español: |
Connect with your students for virtual lessons, community meetings, co-planning sessions, etc. Synchronous | Resources in English: Videos en Español: |
Record your screen or ask your students to do it to receive feedback from them. Videos will be saved automatically to your Google Drive. Asynchronous | Resources in English: Videos en Español: |
Post discussion topics where students can record responses. Students can also post brief presentations and receive video or written feedback. Asynchronous | Resources in English:
Videos en Español: |
Make your GoogleSlide presentations interactive to support engagement and record thinking with various live polling options. Synchronous | Resources in English:
Recursos en Español: |
Edpuzzle is an easy-to-use platform where you can make any video your lesson. Asynchronous | Resources in English: Recursos en Español: |
Current events and nonfiction. Assign articles, discussion questions, track participation, build text sets. So many great tools! Asynchronous | Click here to join our School Account
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Fun and engaging content for your students. Asynchronous | To get your BrainPOP School Account, please go to BrainPOP and enter code: KEHV9145 |
Grades 1-5. Independent Reading Assessment. Oral language practice. Asynchronous |
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Grades 2-5 Math Fact Fluency Asynchronous | |
This resource can be used for independent reading. On Epic! You will find different books in both English and Spanish. There are different options for books: Read to me, Audiobook, Student reads. Epic! Also has videos on different topics that are safe for students to watch. Epic! Might be used as an optional reading tool for students. Asynchronous | |
Used by millions of students in every grade and subject area, WeVideo empowers every learner to discover their voice and make an impact in their world. Our platform promotes deeper learning while making it fun and easy for students to express their ideas with creativity and authenticity. Asynchronous |
Here are some resources to help you get started setting up the account, rolling out to teachers and students, and using the application in teaching & learning.
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Every math course from K-12 is available online. You can assign your students an entire course, specific topics or specific assignments. The platform includes outstanding practice problems and explanation videos and keeps track of all your students’ statistics so that you can easily determine what they know and what they are struggling with. Asynchronous | |
Flat is the best way to easily create, edit, listen, print, share and collaborate on music notation in your web browser without having to download or install anything. We focus on collaboration, innovation, usability, and quality. | English Resources: Spanish Resources: |
VocabularySpellingCity has all the resources teachers need to help devise engaging online lesson plans for your students while schools are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus. Take advantage of amazing features like automated testing and grading to track student progress and immediate feedback that allows for independent learning | VocabularySpellingCity is offering free access for the next 3 months to help students and teachers, with the code VSCFree90. |