Supporting The Continuation of Teaching and Learning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Supporting the continuation of teaching and
Supporting the continuation of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Annotated resources for online learning
Fernando Reimers, Global Education Innovation Initiative, Har vard University

Andreas Schleicher, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Jaime Saavedra, The World Bank
Saku Tuominen, HundrED
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Acknowledgments
This module has been created by
Introduction
Fernando M. Reimers in collaboration
with Vidur Chopra, Alisa Currimjee, Indah
For educators, the COVID-19 Pandemic is the World Bank’s Education Network and the
Shaﬁra Z. Dini, Farwa Fatima, Ishita
Ghai, Crystal Green, Angela Hernandez, a quintessential adaptive and transformative organisation Hundred. It presents a first set of
Yitong Hu, Rachel Hunkler, Susan Kippels, challenge, one for which there is no pre- online educational resources to support the
Hyunjeong Lee, Ana Marcela Lozano, configured playbook that can guide appropriate continuity of teaching and learning during the
Aditi Nangia, Siury Pulgar, Aneeqa responses. Education leaders must swiftly design 2019-20 COVID-19 Pandemic with education
Rana, Tatiana Shevchenko, Sarah Strader, responses – and with specific contexts in mind leaders around the world. The resources were
Abdullah Tajwar and Margaret Wang . – as the pandemic runs its course. This brief compiled from responses to the same survey used
discusses the second module of a series which to produce the first module, and additional online
presents the results of a comparative analysis of sources were included to enhance the list in order
emerging educational needs and responses as to support the continuity of learning for students
the pandemic unfolds across countries around the who have access to the internet and digital
world. The overall goal of this series is to facilitate devices.
the rapid design process and implementation of
adaptive responses to the emerging education Subsequent modules will include a curated
challenges, and to protect young people’s catalogue of radio and educational television
educational opportunities during and following the resources, and a module to guide the
pandemic. implementation of effective education responses.
The first module, published end of March 2020 We hope these resources help those collaborating
– A framework to guide an education response across institutions and countries in the important
to the COVID-19 Pandemic – is a tool to support and urgent task of supporting students’ opportunity
education leaders based on a cross-national to learn during this challenging crisis shared
survey conducted between the 18th and 27th of among humankind.
March 2020. The survey assessed educational Fernando Reimers, Global Education
needs, priorities, implementation challenges and
Innovation Initiative at the Harvard
emerging responses, and was the first of a series
of surveys to monitor the evolution of responses to
Graduate School of Education
emerging needs in the education sector. Andreas Schleicher, OECD
This second module is a collaborative effort Jaime Saavedra, The World Bank
between the Global Education Innovation Initiative
at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Saku Tuominen, HundrED
the OECD’s Directorate of Education and Skills,
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An annotated selection of online resources

supporting education continuity during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 Pandemic runs its course, many incorporating some of these resources into their plan,
governments are implementing measures that limit the or using them as a model to develop their own online
number of people congregating in public places. Such educational materials.
measures have disrupted the normal functioning of
schools and universities. Because the duration of such This annotated selection is based on the March 2020
measures has been extensive – and is likely to continue survey responses from 333 participants in 99 countries.
in some countries for a certain time until a vaccine We asked a range of stakeholders to identify online
becomes available – leaders of public and private educational resources that they had found helpful
education institutions have put in place alternative in supporting education continuity up to that point.
methods for students and teachers to continue with Nineteen former master’s students from the Harvard
their lessons when attending school is not possible and Graduate School of Education, with experience
are working on methods that will make schools fit for ranging from teachers, teacher coaches, developers
working in a safe environment. of professional development programmes, education
administrators and researchers were asked to analyse
Although students with access to digital devices and these resources. They are highly qualified education
internet may not be the majority in most countries, experts whose professional judgement I trust and value.
supporting governments in establishing effective Furthermore, I greatly appreciate the fact that they gave
forms of online education will free up institutional their time for this global public good project.
capacities and resources in order to redirect their focus
on delivering alternative learning methods for those The team met to discuss the criteria to assess these
students who do not have similar opportunities. This resources, and then went through them one by one.
annotated selection of online educational resources In addition to classifying each resource by type,
intended for students, teachers and parents, aims to language, subject and grade level, the team provided
support governments and other education leaders as a summary and rated the resources on a scale from
they research and assess different ways to continue one to five, with five being the highest. In addition,
educating students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. when possible, the instructional resources were coded
It can be used by those designing or improving upon in terms of which competencies they were designed
a plan for education continuity, by either directly to develop, using a taxonomy from an empirical
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literature review on competencies needed for work 3. Tools: These include tools that can Reference
and life produced by the National Research Council help manage teaching and learning, such as
in the United States . We thought it would be helpful communication tools, learning management systems or [1] Pellegrino, J.W. and M.L. Hilton (eds.) (2012),
to use this taxonomy in order to code these resources other tools that teachers, parents or students can use to Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable
as attention is given to a broad range of skills – social create or access educational content. We present 20 Knowledge and Skills in the Twenty-First Century,
and emotional, and cognitive – to help students professional development resources. National Academies Press, Washington, DC.
learning outside of school. Therefore, signalling to
teachers and parents which resources are designed to Within each of these categories we present the
serve that goal is useful. The taxonomy is presented resources arranged by the language in which they are
below. available (for curriculum and professional development).
After careful analysis, we retained about half of the The following taxonomy is used to classify curriculum
resources which had been collected in the survey, and professional development resources (Pellegrino
which the reviewing team evaluated as being of high and Hilton, 2012[1]).
quality. The resources are presented in this document,
and in an online searchable database . Every effort
was made to code each resource in the various
categories. As this was not always possible, the
entry for that specific category and for that particular
resource was left blank.
The resources are grouped into three broad sections,
according to their purpose:
1. Curriculum Resources: These include lessons,
videos, interactive learning modules and any other
resources that directly support students in acquiring
knowledge and skills. We present 72 resources, which
include several repositories of resources.
2. Professional Development Resources: These
are resources which can support teachers or parents
in supporting learners, guiding them to content,
developing their skills to teach remotely, or more
generally augmenting their capacity to support learners
now learning more independently and at home,
rather than at school. We present 21 professional
development resources.
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Taxonomy used to classify curriculum and professional development resources (Pellegrino and Hilton 2012)
1. Cognitive Skills 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Intrapersonal skills
1.1. Processing and cognitive strategies 2.1. Collaborative group skills 3.1. Intellectual Openness
CT: Critical Thinking Cm: Communication Fl: Flexibility
PS: Problem Solving Cl: Collaboration Ad: Adaptability
A: Analysis TW: Team Work Ar: Artistic and Cultural Appreciation
LR: Logical Reasoning Cp: Cooperation PS: Personal and Social Responsibility
I: Interpretation Co: Coordination IC: Intercultural competency
DM: Decision Making EP: Empathy, Perspective Taking AD: Appreciation for diversity
EF: Executive Functioning Tr: Trust CL: Capacity for lifelong learning
SO: Service Orientation II: Intellectual interest and curiosity
CR: Conflict Resolution
Ne: Negotiation
1.2. Knowledge 2.2. Leadership 3.2. Work Ethic, Responsibility

LC: Literacy and communication skills Le: Leadership Ini: Initiative
AL: Active listening skills Re: Responsibility SD: Self-direction
KD: Knowledge of the disciplines AC: Assertive Communication Res: Responsibility
Ev: Ability to use evidence and assess biases in informa- SP: Self-Presentation Pe: Perseverance
tion SI: Social Influence Pr: Productivity
DL: Digital Literacy Pt: Persistence
SR: Self-Regulation
MT: Meta-cognitive skills, anticipate future, reflexive skills
Pro: Professionalism
Eth: Ethics
Int: Integrity
Cit: Citizenship
WO: Work Orientation
1.3. Creativity 3.3. Self-efficacy
C: Creativity SA: Self-regulation (self-monitoring and self-assessment)
In: Innovation PMH:Physical and mental health
Source: Pellegrino, J.W. and M.L. Hilton (eds.) (2012), Education for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the Twenty-First Century, National Academies
Press, Washington, DC.
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Table 1. Curriculum Resources

Abstract Language Grades Subjects Rating Cost Global skills Cognitive Inter- Intra-
Skills personal personal
skills skills
https://deafworldaroundyou.org/Stories
Free digital stories in written and sign language in a variety of 20 languages, K-12 Literacy 5 Freely available Learning about 1.2
languages around the world. Enables communities to create content in sign languages This is an excellent resource for different cultures
local and national sign languages and share it in WAY’s open content all children, and deaf/hard of through stories
digital library of folktales. The digital libraries are viewable from any hearing children in particular
web browser and can be remixed by anyone, including children, with
simple text and video editing tools
https://www.digitallibrary.io/
Bank of free children's books across a variety of subjects, themes, and 40 languages Early childhood, Literacy, math, science, 5 Freely available Learning about
1.1 2.1 3.1
reading levels. primary social studies, socio- This site is incredible. There are different cultures
emotional learning endless stories, which means through stories
endless learning! 1.2
1.3
Feed the Monster

Feed the Monster is an app for kids to learn to read through a game 50 languages Early childhood, Literacy 5 Freely available
1.2
where they collect and grow pet monsters. Skills include phonics, letter primary This is a great app for self-guided
writing, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and social and emotional literacy development. Not sure of
skills the bandwidth requirements, so
I don't know if it can be used in
low-connectivity areas.
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Education Perfect
Education Perfect (EP) plugs into a Learning Management System or a Available in K-12 Languages, Language 5 Free registration is Yes, Depending Yes Yes Yes,
Stand Alone Learning Platform. It contains a rich library of curriculum- 80 countries Arts, Math, Science, This is an excellent and available. However, on how the Depending
aligned lessons in subjects including languages, math, science, (unclear in Technology, Health and comprehensive resource. It the full set of services learning on how
technology, humanities, among others. EP is built using a Mastery how many PE, Humanities is beautifully designed and is not free. Pricing is environment is the online
Model - meaning that the assessments adapt to student's learning languages) packaged. The design of not marked on the designed. learning
progression. The platform has various tools for assessments and most The language the platform is informed by site. environment
content is automatically marked. Assessments are adjusted based on learning portion progressive pedagogy and is designed.
the learner's input. Based on how well students perform on any given of the platform focuses on Mastery learning. EP
topic, the platform automates the delivery of differentiated instruction teaches: Integrates with many of the most
materials based on learner competencies across various subject areas Chinese, prominent Learning Management
at various grade levels. Content from the New Zealand, Australian, IB, German, French, Systems such as Moodle, Canvas,
Common Core, and Cambridge Assessment models is available. Content Italian, Spanish, Google Classroom, Schoology,
is carefully developed to allow all students to experience success, while Indonesian, SEQTA among others!
providing rich opportunities for higher order thinking. The platform Japanese. Arabic
has functionality for independent and collaborative learner activities. and Te Reo
Teachers have access to automated grading and model answer Maori.
demonstration, as well as peer review. Live student engagement can
be marked based on student participation in the live virtual classroom
sessions. Content authoring tools allow teachers to design their own
lesson plans, assignments, learning timelines, and feedback models.
e-education.brac.net
The Computer Aided Learning (CAL) programme of the international Bangla/Bengali 1-10 Bengali, Math, Science, 4 free of charge One of the series
1.1
development organization BRAC provides ready-made education English, Economics There are multiple resources is 'Bangladesh
materials, including digital textbooks and interactive multimedia available and the World
materials. Materials are tailored for use on multiple devices and can be Market' there are
1.2
downloaded for computer or used as mobile and web apps. also resources for
learning English
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http://blogs.escolacristiana.org/formacio/escola-cristiana-en-xarxa/
Catalonia's Christian School Network coronavirus homepage provides Catalan K-12 All, including religion 2 Yes N/A
1.1 2.1 3.1
online learning resources, such as activities and stories, for early (Catholic/Christian) The resources here were very
childhood, primary, and secondary students. It also provides general basic and geared towards a
resources for families, a few professional development resources, and very niche group of people with 1.2 3.2
a few links for church pastors. While clearly geared specifically towards children in Catalan-speaking
religious education, some of the activities could be used for all learners. religious education programs.
1.3
https://www.icourse163.org/
China MOOC is the EdX Chinese version with massive free recorded Chinese adults all I highly recommend this website Some courses are all
1.1 2.1 3.1
and live courses from all top Chinese universities and independent due to it's massive free resources free and some are
instructors. Many universities in China are relying on this as and mature website operation for not
complementary resources currently. undergraduate students. 1.2 2.2 3.2
1.3 3.3
https://open.163.com/
It's the biggest non-governmental MOOC platform in China. It's courses Chinese all all It's an excellent and unique Some courses are all
1.1 2.1 3.1
cover humanitarian, social sciences, science, business, arts and nearly website providing free knowledge free and some are
all areas. Different from China MOOC, it also include a lot of English in various areas especially when not
courses in world-class universities and Ted Talks with Chinese subtitle. you do not speak any other 1.2 2.2 3.2
And it's more friendly for students in middle schools and high schools language other than Chinese.
than China MOOC.
1.3 3.3
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http://1s1k.eduyun.cn/
"One Teacher One Course" is a national governmental k-12 education Chinese, 6-18 years old, all subjects, including The website is free and well free all
1.1 2.1 3.1
platform with more than one million recorded course videos and Minority all kinds of safety education, organized with millions of free
curriculum planning from outstanding teachers all around China. It Languages in schools psychological education high quality recorded courses
covers all subjects in primary schools, middle schools, high schools and China and family education 1.2 2.2 3.2
special education schools.
1.3 3.3
TEDEd
The website provides curated content including video-based lessons Content is K-12, Higher- Arts, Business & 5 Free Yes - depending Yes Yes Yes
organized by age and subject, video series organized by topic, and mostly in English Education Economics, Design, This is an excellent compilation of on the content
blogs. Learners can sign up for a daily lesson plan that span all subjects with Closed Engineering, Technology, content which is well-developed watched.
and groups. Lessons are self-paced and pre-designed. Lessons are Captioning Health, Literature & for self-guided learning at
organized into categories - watch, think, dig deeper, discuss. From the options in other Language, Mathematics, various levels. Content is
site: To support the millions of students, parents and teachers affected languages Philosophy & Religion, primarily available in English,
by the COVID-19 pandemic, TED-Ed is working with expert educators depending on Psychology, Science but closed captioning options in
and TED speakers throughout the world to create and share high-quality, the video. & Technology, Social other languages are available
interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, for free. Teachers and Studies, Teaching & (depending on the video).
students can enter their email to have a handful of engaging lesson Education, Thinking &
plans organized by age group that span all subjects delivered to your Learning
inbox every day. Each newsletter will also include insights and tips
collected from TED-Ed's global community of students, parents and
teachers.
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Newsela
Newsela is a data base of current events stories tailor-made for English K-12 Social Studies, Science, 4 Some free resources Yes - Social Yes Yes - SEL Yes - SEL
classroom use and organized by content topics. Newsela content is Social Emotional The website is clear and well are available on the Studies curriculum curriculum
indexed by broad themes and stories in over 20 genres. Content is both Learning, English organized. It has a specific value site as samples. The Curriculum
student-friendly and can be accessed in different formats by five reading and Language Arts, proposition: relevant non-fiction service is not free.
level. Content is updated daily and aligned to US reading standards. Nonfiction Content content parsed into 20 topic areas Unclear what the
Newsela can help teachers to assign differentiated nonfiction reading (cross-curricular) and provided at 5 reading levels. pricing model is.
materials to students in subject areas such as Social Emotional Learning, Some free content, white papers,
Language Arts, Science, History among other topics. Student content is and resources are available
designed to be engaging and accessible. For teachers Newsela provides for free. The pricing model is
training and support, implementation tips, and an Educator certification. unclear - it is evident that there's
a service fee but you have to
"get in touch" to discover what it
is .It is also unclear whether this
can be accessible to parents and
students, or just teachers.
https://www.inthinking.net/
InThinking is an educational consultancy service with close links to the English 10-12 Biology, Chemistry, 3 It is a paid Yes
1.1 2.1 3.2
International Baccalaureate (IB). On their website they offer lessons Economics, Literature, Some of the pages in this website subscription, however
plans for secondary teachers based on the IB curricula. Teachers can use Social Studies, History, are not user-friendly, making it they are offering one
the lesson plans which come ready with all the links or they can assign French, Geography, month for free during 1.2
difficult to navigate. Some of 3.3
them to students for them to access them through their student access. German, Math, Physics, the contents are free during the school closures.
Most of the lesson plans have been adapted for distance learning. Spanish, and Visual Arts Covid-19 school closure.
InThinking content is indexed by subject areas. Lesson plans are 1.3
offered for the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Economics,
Literature, Social Studies, History, French, Geography, German, Math,
Physics, Spanish, and Visual Arts. InThinking is a paid subscription,
however, they are offering their lesson plans for free for one month
during school closures.
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whiterosemaths.com
White Rose Math is a teacher group which offers math training and English K-8 Math 4 The math lessons No
1.1 No
3.1
resources. The resources on the site are meant for parents and teachers. The website is clear and well are free. There is
The content is organized by grade level based on the British system. organized. Its value proposition an option for a paid
The White Rose Maths Team has prepared a series of five maths lessons is to provide simple and relevant subscription for 1.2 3.2
for each year group from Year 1-8. They will be adding five more each math lessons for parents and teachers who want to
week for the next few weeks. Every lesson comes with an answer key teachers from grades K-8. Most of have assessment and
and a short video showing the teacher or parent clearly and simply how the content is free. other data about their 1.3 3.3
to help the child to complete the activity successfully. students.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
Learn English is hosted by the British Council and uses high-quality English Grade 1- Adult. 4.5 Most learning Learning/
1.2 3.2
resources to help users improve their English. There are unique, but Beginner to The Learn English website is activities are free. It listening to
linked websites for adults, teens, children, and teens. The focus is on Advanced high-quality and offers useful is 5.99 GBP / month English and about
learning English (cognitive skills) and best suited for learners wishing to English resources for students, parents, for business related British culture
improve their English. and teachers of the English courses.
language. The site gets a high
rating as it most of the resource
and exercises are available for
free and the content is reliable.
There is also a special section
for parents during Covid-19 and
learning from home.
scoilnet.ie
This website is excellent. It contains rich and diverse high-quality English Early childhood, Drama, English, 5 Freely available! Rich social 1.1 2.1 3.2
resources directed towards teachers and learners. Activities and guides K-12 Math, Music, Physical This site is amazing. studies program
can be self-paced/self-directed by the learner, or facilitated with adults. Education Religious that can
Material encourages critical thinking, and learning across subjects (ex: Education, Geography, build global 1.2 3.3
integrating learning new vocabulary into math activities). Resources History, Science, Art understanding
available across subjects, searchable by grade level, subject, and
domain within each subject (ex: fractions within mathematics). 1.3
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Mathsbot.com
This site has excellent and rich math online and printable math English Early childhood, Math 5 Freely available! Not really 1.1 Not really
3.1
resources for all ages. Online resources are interactive, offering hints, K-12 this site has easy-to-use tools for
alternative questions of similar difficulty, correct answers, and rationale. kids at a range of ages. It's not
includes a range of math skills from basic operations to calculus. The just worksheets - it allows deep 1.2 3.2
site allows for organic discovery-based learning, as it has a section that connection with mathematical
offers digital versions of common math manipulatives for kids to play concepts.
with online, such as counters, geoboards, dominoes, number frames, 1.3 3.3
and pattern blocks.
www.kognity.com
Digital textbooks that have interactive video examples, models, and English 9-12 3.5 Payment per
1.1
practice tests. Their textbooks align with IB DP, IGcSE, and GCSE. From anecdotal experience, it is student, per year, per
a good simplified textbook for textbook
complex information. However, 1.2
my students often needed
extra support when they didn't
understand certain topics. Lastly,
it is quite expensive.
Century Tech
Century Tech is advertised as "the tried and tested intelligent tool that English K-12 All 3 $30 / month Specific targeting N/A N/A N/A
combines artificial intelligence, learning science and neuroscience to Potentially helpful resource subscription; however, for international
help your child learn." The site provides online learning resources for for parents and teachers to English, math, and schools
primary and secondary students, parents, teachers, and members of guide student learning through science resources are
independent or international schools. Century Tech appears to be a U.S. differentiated program tailored all currently free due
company with no particular connection to Spain's education system. to the individual child. Given to the coronavirus.
the language in English and
U.S.-centric design, this will likely
be only useful for students in
bilingual programs in Spain.
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BrainPop
BrainPOP is an animated Educational Site for Kids. It offers a bank English K-6 Science, Social Studies, 5 Free during school Yes
1.1
No
3.1
of short animated videos for the subjects of Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts This website is very clear and closure.
English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. The videos are & Music, Health, organized. It is a tool for teachers
organized into categories and have the option of closed-captions to Technology and students. The videos are 1.2 3.2
support language learners. Each video has a quiz and a follow-up short and offer high-quality mini-
activity. Teachers can use these animated videos as part of their lessons. It is usually a paid site,
lessons or as a stand alone by assigning them to students. Teachers however it is being offered for 1.3 3.3
can create a classroom and have students join using a code generated free during school closure. There
by the website for their class. BrainPop is divided into three platforms: is a section about Covid-19.
BrainPOP for grades 3-6, BrainPop Jr. for grade K-3, and BrainPop ELL
for language learners.
https://www.retradeproject.co.za/bash-the-trash
Initiative encouraging children to make their own musical instruments English Early childhood, Music 4 Freely available Environmental
1.3 2.1 3.2
out of waste. The site features instrumental tutorials, a music track primary this is a good concept and simple awareness,
for kids and lyrics for kids to sing along to, a colouring book about activity that kids can do at home, recycling
recycling, and feel connected to a global
community.
2.2
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab: https://www.esl-lab.com/

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab was founded by an English as a English Grade 2 and up 4 Free Learning/
1.2 3.2
second language teacher (Randall) and the site is primarily run by While its not a very sophisticated listening to
him and his family. It has been designed to provide a narrow focus of website, it would work well for English and about
easy-to-use activities. In terms of the focus of the site, it is on learning those looking specifically for free English speaking
English, but is sometimes also used by those with cochlear implants and English listening activities cultures
parents of autistic children. Due to the nature of the site, it is primarily
geared toward developing cognitive skills. While the site is not fancy, it
does provide learners with opportunities to improve their listening skills.
This site would be useful for teachers of English, likely from Grade 2
and up.
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Byju
One of India's largest & fastest growing ed-tech companies that offers English 4-10 4 Free during COVID,
tutoring videos of the one-to-many format. The company typically otherwise paid
Site is pretty sleek and user 1.1
charges 500-600 USD for access to its classes and is now offering friendly by itself. The organization PS
classes for students for free given COVID related school closures. Classes has a lot of VC funding. As an
are however confined to the Sciences and Mathematics for Grades education model, thought, it 1.2
4-10. Content is organized by the state board (two main central govt. has come under lots of criticism KD
managed exam boards in the country that are then adapted at the state because it has taken the entire
level). Both videos and worksheets are available to students that is tutoring market online and is
available on special Byju-tablets. During COVID, students can download merely encouraging repetition
the BYJU app on their smart phones and access content. & rote, and hardly any 21st
century related skills, given
it's one-to-many format (like
Khan Academy). Subscription
itself is expensive in ordinary
circumstances.
Math-u-See: https://www.mathusee.com/
Math-u-See is a very well known program that's been around for English Kinder through 5 It is a paid program.
1.1
decades. It was created by a math teacher who designed manipulatives twelfth This is a great company and the PS, A,
3.2
(blocks) to turn abstracts concepts into very concrete examples, program works really well when SD,
LR, I,
allowing children as young as kindergarteners to learn place value, Res,
used properly EF
to tell time and the foundations of addition and subtraction in very Pe,
Pt, SR
simple terms. Math-u-see uses videos, physical manipulatives, printed 1.2
workbooks and test books. It offers content from kinder through high AL, KD,
school. It is a mastery-based program that mostly focuses on one topic DL
at the time and offers many opportunities for repetition and practice for
the student to learn well before moving onto the next math concept.
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https://phet.colorado.edu/
The PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado English - K-12 and Math, Sciences 4.5 Freely available N/A
1.1
Depends
3.1
Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations that are available in 93 University All simulations are accessible on lesson
available online or through an app. PhET sims are based on extensive languages for free and once registered on delivery
education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like the website, anyone can also 1.2 and
environment where students learn through exploration and discovery. have access to Teacher Tips facilitation
Teachers can use this resource to supplement their online lessons. generated by PHET, as well as
sample activities submitted by 1.3
teachers around the world. These
simulations are not stand-alone
lessons, they require further
explanations and guidance to be
most effective.
RAZ Kids
Raz-kids is designed to provide levelled reading resources for students. English (some Pre-K to Grade 3.5/4- This rating is based It is not free. It -
1.1 3.2
It offers eBooks at 29 different levels, and provides kids with an Spanish books 6 off those given by other requires an annual
SR
interactive learning portal designed to keep them engaged. After available) users only (i.e., https:// pass but does not
reading activities, there are eQuizes for students and the system is appgrooves.com/ openly post prices 1.2
designed to progress students to the next reading level when they are app/kids-a-z- online. During the
ready. The website it is in English, and there are some Spanish language by-learning-a-z/ Covid-19 outbreak,
resources as well. It is designed for students in pre-K to Grade 6. U.S. and Canadian
negative). According
Raz-kids is one sub-section/product of Learning A-Z, which is “an educators may access
to some users, the website
education technology company dedicated to expanding literacy through a 90-day free trial.
does require different degrees
thoughtfully designed resources”. It offers many teacher resources.
of memberships and can be
Some virtual resources have been made free for 90 days from Learning
frustrating to access. It also has
A-Z during the Covid-19 school closure period for those based in Canada
glitches Others praised the wide
and the United States. "
range of books available and
different levels.
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https://www.longhornpublishers.com/
Book publisher that also has an e-learning platform which offers English & Grade 1-8 Not decipherable from 3 30 day free trial N/A
1.2
N/A N/A
revision/model test papers and quizzes for students (grade 9 - grade Kiswahili (e-books) and the website asks visitors to download their of the e-learning KD
12), model test papers. Learning materials (e-books) available for revision quizzes app to view the content platform. Doesn't
students from grade 1-8. (grade 9-12) seem like it's been
offered specially
during Covid times
IXL
IXL is a standards-based platform that offers a complete curriculum of English and Pre-school 3 It does require
1.1
educational skills from pre-school through the eighth grade. It covers Spanish through twelfth Overall, this is a great tool to payment (monthly or 3.1
the following subjects: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, grade review concepts already learned yearly) AD, II
and Spanish. It organizes the content by skills, grade levels or topics, in the classroom or to use side Many schools in the
making it very easy to access the specific topic of interest for the by side with a parent or a tutor US have purchased 1.2 3.3
appropriate grade. who could give a lesson in real licenses and offer LC, KD,
SR
it for free to their DL
time and have the child practice
using IXL. Recommendet as a students.
supplemental practice tool.
Khan Academy
Video lessons with self-paced assignments on a range of topics such as English but you K-12 and adult 5 Free
1.1 3.1
K-12 grammar, science, history, AP, SAT, and more. It is mostly known can change the education There is just a RANGE of
for its math content. language (40+ content and students can really
languages) personalize their learning. 1.2
Teachers can use this tool to
differentiate. Furthermore,
teachers can create classrooms to
track student progress.
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https://pangeaeducation.org/covid19
The Unwelcome Stranger is an illustrated children's book written by the English, Acholi, K-6 Literature 5 Freely available This resource
1.1 2.1 3.1
NGO Pangea Educational Development that "provides important public Arabic, Bari Beautiful resource to educate targets an African
Cm,
health information through a narrative that empowers parents to discuss (Kakwa), children worldwide about the market but can
EP, Tr,
this subject with their children." It is freely available online (visual, French, Housa, COVID-19 pandemic. It also serve to nurture 1.2 SO 3.2
audio, and audio-visual versions) and is accompanied by comprehension Igbo, Luganda, provides some insight into culture responsibility,
questions, activities, and discussion topics. Ng’akarimojong, empathy, unity,
and life in Africa. 2.2
Runyankole, and children 1.3 Re, SI 3.3
Rutooro, empowerment on
Swahili, Yoruba a global scale.
https://www.antura.org/download/
Learn Arabic literacy through 23 games built into an app. The app English, Arabic Early childhood, Literacy 5 Freely available
1.2
is designed to support children who are unable to attend school. primary this is perfect for kids looking
Skills include letter recognition, writing, phonological awareness, and to build literacy skills who have
vocabulary access to a smart phone or tablet
Crash course videos

Crash Course is a YouTube Channel with 15-20 minute educational English, but 8-12 5 Free
1.1 3.2
videos. They usually accompany high school and college level classes. there is a "World From anecdotal experience of
Courses include: History, Artificial Intelligence, Navigating Digital History in using it in my classroom, my
Information, History of Science, Engineering, Statistics, Theatre and Arabic" Series students really loved them and 1.2
Drama, Sociology, World History in Arabic, Media Literacy, Literature, found them both educational
World Mythology, Study Skills, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, and entertaining. Furthermore,
Psychology, Business Entrepreneurship, etc.) there are just SO many videos for
a range of topics. The speaker
tends to go a little fast which
proved difficult from ELL students,
but YouTube gives you an option
to slow down the talking speed.
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Ubongo
Ubongo (along with Akili & Me, and Ubongo Kids) is a leading English, Akili & Me: Akili & Me: any ; 4 Freely available
1.1 2.1 3.1
edutainment platform in Africa that creates fun, localised, and multi- Kiswahili Pre-K - 1 ; Ubongo Kids: STEM This resource offers great
platform educational content to target children's learning through Ubongo Kids: educational entertainment for
technologies like TV, radio, and mobile telephones. 1-12 children and allows to reach more 1.2
isolated populations. Although TV
and radio programs are provide
little flexibility to the viewer/ 1.3
listener, the Ubongo YouTube
channel is free with many
episodes and sing-along music
videos.
https://www.bookshare.org/cms/
Online library of almost 1 million titles available through customized English, possibly K-12 Literacy 5 The library is provided Learning about
1.2
N/A N/A
reading experiences adapted for people with blindness, dyslexia, other languages this is a great resource with tons to individuals with different cultures
cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers. of titles across ages, themes, and disabilities for free or through stories
reading levels. low cost, depending
on the support of
local partners in their
region
https://kukua.me/sema/
Package of game-based apps to enable children to teach themselves English, possibly Primary Literacy 5 Freely available N/A
1.2 N/A N/A
how to read, write and do basic numeracy. The curriculum was designed other languages excellent tool for literacy for kids
in collaboration with pedagogy experts and teachers in Africa. Uses who have access to tablets. Self-
a female role model character that guides kids through letter-writing, guided, so requires minimal adult
phonological skills, phonics, and other literacy skills involvement
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https://www.ekitabu.com/
EBooks in English and Swahili aligned to the Kenyan syllabus - the site English, Swahili K-12, post- Literacy, math, science, 5 Freely available N/A 1.1 N/A N/A
promotes digital access to books, including textbooks and storybooks secondary social studies, socio- this is a good compilation of
emotional learning academic texts in English and
Swahili for learners in Kenya 1.2
1.3
http://kitkitschool.com/
Tablet-based early learning program that includes a suite of games, English, Swahili, K-12 Reading, writing, math 5 Freely available N/A
1.2
N/A N/A
books, videos, and art and music tools to support children in learning ESL Rohingya user-friendly, fun, and engaging
literacy and math skills independently. Kitkit School is currently available for kids with access to tablets
in English, Swahili, and ESL with Rohingya instruction. Includes
1.3
hundreds of activities, quizzes, books, and videos, as well as a suite of
tools for creativity
Starfall.com
Starfall was started to teach children to read, and has expanded English. Pre-K - 3 reading, language arts, 4.33 Some free resources No
1.1
N/A N/A
to include language arts and mathematics. Starfall's emphasis on French and and mathematics This by far is the best premium are available, and for
phonemic awareness, systematic sequential phonics, and common sight Spanish ABCs educational technology resource a low-membership fee
words in conjunction with audio-visual interactivity has proven effective are available for to help develop mathematics, (home membership 1.2
in teaching emergent learners. Their activities are research-based and members, based literacy, and more skills for $35 annually), the
align with Individual and Common Core State Standards in English on the English children in grades pre-K and older. program expands
language arts and mathematics. The program emphasizes exploration, ABC model. The graphics are bright enough to the free content to 1.3
play, and positive reinforcement—encouraging children to become capture a child's attention without include animated
confident and intrinsically motivated. Starfall is especially effective for being over-stimulated. songs, mathematics,
special education, home schooling, and English language development and reading activities
(ELD, ELL, ESL). It is widely used in schools that serve children with spanning K-3.
special needs and learning difficulties. Educational materials
are also sold on the
online store.
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https://seshagun.gov.in/shagun
Nationally funded, overarching, system level integrated program by the English/Hindi k-12
Government of India for school education. It has educational resources
and open-access data for students and teachers across k-12 grades. Also
contains training programs and mid-day meals program information for
schools.
Learning A to Z
Learning A to Z is a resource platform. It is indexed into sub platforms English/Spanish K-5 Science, English, 5 Free until the end Their materials
1.1 3.1
and sub sites: Reading A to Z, Science A to Z, Writing A to Z, Vocabulary Writing, Reading This website is very organized of the 2020 school are diverse in
A to Z. They also offer content in collections which include: Reading and easy to use. The resources year. content and in
Essentials, Science Literacy Collection, Language Arts Collection, ELL presentation. 1.2
provided are high-quality and 3.2
collection. Their content is organized by level with correctional charts can be easily used with many Their topics
for many curricula, standards, and reading levels. Their content is paid, curricula. It is usually a paid site, provide a global
however, it is all free until the end of this school year (June 2020). however, it is being offered for perspective. 3.3
Every resource comes with a teacher lesson guide and a student free until the end of the 2020
resource. Students can access it via the app or via the website. Teachers school year.
can assign content to students and can track their progress through the
teacher dashboard.
https://eduthek.at/schulmaterialien
Eduthek is a database of online materials for basic and secondary German Kinder (ages sports, math, German, 4 Free The cite links to
1.1 3.1
education. Eduthek is provided by the Austrian Ministry of Education and 3-6) through German as a second The site provides a comprehensive learning materials
includes links to static and interactive materials which cover instruction Upper language, English, range of materials for all subjects which deal with
in the core curriculum. The aim of the website is to give teachers, secondary music, multiplicity, 1.2
and levels of basic and secondary 3.2
students and guardians access to online exercises which students of age (ages 14-19) education. Users have complained such world
to use a computer can use independently. that at times the system is religions, world
overloaded. history, and 3.3
environmental
movements
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simpleclub.de
Simpleclub is an educational app with videos, interactive exercises and German Grade 7-12 A free version of the
individual learning plans. The app is focused on test preparation for app until April 20,
lower and upper secondary school students. 2020
Feed the monster hindi

Hindi version of the popular language game developed for Syrian Hindi Ages 3-8 Reading comprehension, Free
refugee children, teaches language through activities for matching App is available reading fluency,
1.2 2.1 3.1
LC, DL Cm Pe
letters with sounds, early reading and spelling skills. It incorporates key in 15 languages available in multiple
skills for literacy, including Phonological Awareness, Letter Recognition, including: languages
Phonics, Vocabulary, and Sight Word Reading so kids can develop Farsi; Kurdish;
a strong foundation for reading. Designed to encourage empathy, French;
perseverance and socio-emotional development for children Portuguese;
Spanish;
Swahili; Bangla;
Hausa; Zulu;
Hindi; Urdu;
Somali; Yoruba;
Igbo; Amharic
https://fraedslugatt.is/
Directorate of Education has created a new web platform for educational Icelandic
materials for teachers and students in Compulsory schools.
https://krakkaruv.spilari.ruv.is/
National broadcasting company as put extra effort in to the web Icelandic
platform for young people with materials that can be used both for
educational purposes and for leisure.
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Rumah Belajar: https://belajar.kemdikbud.go.id
Provided by the Ministry of Education and Culture, this is a website and Indonesian K-12, Special 3.5 Free access
1.2 2.1 3.2
a mobile app that allows students to access learning resources for free Education not very organized
Ruangguru: https://sekolahonline.ruangguru.com
Ruangguru is one of the largest Education Technology platforms in Indonesian K-12 4 Free access only
1.2 2.1 3.2
Indonesia (KhanAcademy type of edtech). They give free access not to The website/ app is easy to for "online school"
all content they have but only for the online school (sekolah online) tab operate, only provide limited program
which included all materials covered for K-12 amount of video that can be
accessed for free
Zenius Education: https://zenius.net/belajar-mandiri
Similar to Ruangguru, Zenius is one of the largest EdTech platforms. Indonesian K-12 4 Free access
1.2 2.1 3.2
During COVID they give free access to 80,000+ videos for examination ²more free access for e-learning
prep such as the college entrance examination (UTBK) and the national content, more organized
examination (UN)
Kelas Pintar: https://kelaspintar.id
Kelas Pintar gave out free access to online learning for students and Indonesian K-12 4 Free access
1.2 2.1 3.2
teachers A variety of educational resources
aimed at a range of competencies
Skill Academy by Ruangguru: https://skillacademy.com/
Skill Academy is one of Ruangguru product, targeted adult who wants Indonesian Higher 4 Free access 1.2 2.1 3.1
to learn professional skills such as programming, finance, etc. Education, Good resources for skill
Professional development for adults
1.3 2.2 3.2
3.3
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Sekolahmu: https://www.sekolah.mu/tanpabatas
Free access to video for learning resources for students, teachers, and Indonesian K-12 and higher 3 Free access
1.2 2.1 3.2
parent along with carrier guide for graduates edeucation Video library of resources for
students, teachers and parents.
Not intuitive or well organized
https://www.riconnessioni.it/galleria/
Materials for teachers and learners for remote learning: Italian
http://beep.moeys.gov.kh/
The Basic Education Equivalency Programme (BEEP), jointly initiated by Khmer Lower Yes
UNESCO, the MoEYS and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, secondary
provides free access to online supplementary resources covering 11 (Grades 7-9)
subjects for lower secondary school students. BEEP was initially
designed for out-of-school children and youth in Cambodia but is now
open for all Cambodian students who have been instructed to self-study
at home in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
http://www.kmooc.kr/
K-MOOC is an open online learning platform that offers higher Korean Higher Various subjects in 5 yes cultural
1.1
education-level auditable online video lectures in 7 areas, including education, adult Humanities, Social with a wide variety of content, awareness, 3.1
CT, PS CL, II
Humanities, Social Studies, Education, Engineering, Natural Sciences, education, Studies, Education, K-MOOC provides students language
Medical Sciences & Pharmacology, and Arts & Physical Education. This lifelong learning Engineering, (mostly adult learners) with 1.2
platform provides learners with interactive learning processes such as Natural Sciences, highly personalized learning LC, AL,
Q&As, discussions, quizzes, and assignments. Medical Sciences & opportunities. KD, Ev,
Pharmacology, and Arts DL
& Physical Education
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www.ebs.co.kr
The Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) produces Korean Pre-primary, - “EBS Kids” (for 5 Freely available cultural
1.1 3.1
widely-respected educational programs for children and high-quality K-12, adult children aged 3 to 14): EBS provides learners of all expect for language awareness, CT, PS,
documentaries for all age groups. Complementing public education in learners soft-skills, SEL-related different ages with various courses for adult language and A, LR
Korea, it aims to ensure access and openness in education by providing content learning content, which helps learners communication 3.2
customer-oriented service, multimedia content and an interactive - K-12: all school subject learners to constantly learn and skills 1.2 Ini,
e-learning system that is always accessible with any device. areas develop skillsets. LC, AL, SD,
- Adult Learners: KD Res,
language courses, prep Pe,
course for job entrance 1.3 Pr, Pt,
exams, information C SR
& education (culture,
documentaries, light
3.3
SA
entertainment)
www.edunet.net
Edunet allows 1st- to 7th graders to study at their own pace by offering Korean 1-7 Korean and English 4 Yes Knowledge
self-assessment tools and videos on the main subjects, such as Korean language, Social This is a valuable resource in that and skills
and English language, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. Studies, Mathematics, it is designed for independent in Korean,
Science learning from students. English,
Math,
Science
and Social
Studies
Cyber Learning System
Cyber Learning System is an e-learning portal for primary to lower Korean 1-9 Korean and English 5 Yes cultural 1.1 2.1 3.1
secondary school students. This portal provides learning materials for Language, Social Cyber Learning System offers awareness, CT, PS, Cm, Cl, Fl, Ad,
Korean and English Language, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. Studies, Mathematics, students visual learning content, language and A, LR, I TW, Cp, Ar,
Science self-assessment tools and a communication Co, EP, PS,
couple of communication channels skills, 1.2 Tr IC,
to communicate with teachers environmental LC, AL, AD
and ask questions. awareness KD, Ev
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https://webdt.edunet.net/
Digital Textbooks provides 3rd- to 8th-graders with digital textbooks, Korean 3-8 Yes -
including multimedia materials and quizzes, so that students can study
at home.
http://onschool.edunet.net/onSchool/listBoardForm.do?board_seq=6
Onschool is an integrated portal operated by the Ministry of Education Korean K-12 Yes -
which provides online learning materials for level K12 and teachers. It
offers brief lesson-introductions, assignments and multimedia resources
such as YouTube selected by teachers. This portal also provides teachers
with teaching and extra-curricular content and resources that can
facilitate developing and managing online classes.
https://educationaboveall.org/#!/news/eaa-provides-home-learning-support-for-parents-and-guardians
Education Above All is providing home learning support for parents and Resources K - 12 All - Free yes - depends on All - All - All - depends
guardians. They have curated and compiled a list of vetted educational are in English activity selected depends depends on activity
resources for students to use outside the classroom. The resources and various on activity on activity selected
are designed for NGOs, schools, educators, parents and students in languages like selected selected
the nearly half of global households that are not connected and for Arabic, Hindi,
those that have moved to online-schools to supplement their learning. Italian, French,
There are a bank of educational projects that are across subjects, Spanish.
interdisciplinary, engaging and do not require any technology to be
implemented. The projects are designed for different age groups and
have low resource requirements. They will continue to create materials.
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www.aprende.edu.mx
This resource provides many digital education resources, mostly in Spanish Preschool-9th All Subjects 4.5 Freely available
1.1 2.2 3.1
the form of videos lessons but also as pdf documents and interactive grade This site has a variety of
links. They can be filtered by grade level, subject matter, and core lessons in a range of subjects,
competency. Each resource has a description of the lesson and the type competencies, and grade levels. 1.2 3.2
of competencies. It is a quick and easily accessible
The only limitation for this website is that the resources are tied to the tool for students with internet and
Mexican education system’s established curriculum. For people in and computer access to continue to 3.3
from Mexico, this is a great bonus, but for people in other Spanish- 1.3
learn and explore through guided
speaking nations, it could be a limitation since they will have to match activities. It is easy to navigate
their own lesson plans and curriculum to these resources. However, as and intuitive.
long as parents and/or students know what subject matter, grade level,
or competency they are looking for a lesson in, they can easily navigate
according to their needs.
www.telesecundaria.sep.gob.mx
Telesecundaria is a type of Mexican school program for students in Spanish 7th-9th All Subjects 4 Freely available to
1.1 2.1 3.1
grades 7-9. It was established by the Mexican government in the This site has great resources Mexican students
1960's to reach students in rural and/or hard to access areas. Through for distance learning, however, enrolled for 2019-
this program, students are taught lessons through a TV installed in a it is only available to Mexican 2020 school year
1.2 2.2 3.2
classroom and their learning process is aided by an on-site teaching students who have been enrolled
monitor who is available to answer any questions about the program. in "Telesecundaria" programs
This website has access to online resources for students enrolled in this from the beginning of the school 3.3
type of schooling program. Resources such as videos and textbooks
1.3
year.
are available through this website, however, students must have been
enrolled in this program since the beginning of the school year to have
online access to classes and resources.
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www.librosdetexto.sep.gob.mx
This website has online access to all free textbooks created and used Spanish Preschool-9th All Subjects 5 Freely available
1.1 2.1 3.1
by the Department of Education of Mexico. They are available for all grade This is a great resource, for
subjects in grades Preschool through 9th. Mexican students in particular,
but it could also be useful to 1.2 2.2 3.2
students in all Spanish-speaking
countries who need online access
to textbooks. 1.3 3.3
www.alianzaeducativa.edu.co
* THIS RESOURCE IS EXEMPLARY. The Educational Alliance has Spanish K-12 Science, Spanish, Math, 5 Free yes
1.1 2.1 3.1
developed a collection of learning materials for students to access English, Ethics, Dance, This resource is an exemplary
online. The website links are organized by grade and follow the school Physical Education, model of how a group of schools
curriculum. Each grade links to an open google drive where materials Philosophy, Physics, has transitioned quickly to online
can be viewed and downloaded. Chemistry, Technology 1.2 2.2 3.2
learning. It is well organized,
accessible and gives clear
guidelines to students on the 1.3 3.3
aims of the assignments and how
to complete the assignments.
The materials are tailored by the
teachers to maintain continuity
in learning for their students.
The materials cover a range
of subjects, including dance,
physical activity and social
and emotional learning. The
documents can be downloaded
for offline use, and can be printed
out. The interface is simple and
streamlined.
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https://www.progrentis.com/
Progentis is a digital citizenship and a digital literacy program. It Spanish Unclear Digital citizenship and 3 Paid subscription. You Yes
1.1 2.1 3.1
offers units that can be used with various grade levels. Some of their digital literacy It is not clear what the age or have to fill in a form
resources are free during school closure but it is not clear which ones. grade-level of their resources are to receive their quote.
for. Some materials are free but it Some resources are 1.2
is unclear which ones. There is a free after you fill in
"Contact Us" form required before the form.
you receive access to the free
resources.
https://intef.es/Noticias/medidas-covid-19-recursos-para-el-aprendizaje-en-linea/
Spain's Ministry of Education and Vocational Training INTEF (Ntl Spanish, English K-12 All 4 Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A
Institution of Educational Technologies & Professional Development) This is a very useful resource for
unit's home page, which provides resources for online learning. This teachers in Spain to easily explore
resource database offers teachers, families and students information various online learning platforms,
and help on different types of online resources (materials, training online learning resources, and
courses, platforms, tools, etc.). Of particular use are the privately-owned digital training and support.
online learning platforms which teachers can choose from, such as
EduClan, eTwinning, and other free online learning platforms.
https://intef.es/recursos-educativos/recursos-para-el-aprendizaje-en-linea/
This is a sub-page of Spain's Ministry of Education and Vocational Spanish, English K-12 and All 5 Yes, although some N/A N/A N/A N/A
Training INTEF (Ntl Institution of Educational Technologies & Professional vocational Really useful repository of of the resources the
Development) unit's home page, which I reviewed in line 184. This site training additional resources that teachers site links to may not
provides a wide catalogue of resources for online learning, including a of students of all grade levels be free.
link to Procomun, INTEF's open educational resources network, which across Spain can use.
includes almost 95,000 online learning resources. It also includes
links to online rubrics and resources from Project EDAD for secondary
students.
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https://contentcenter.obec.go.th/
OBEC Content Centre is an open educational resources platform Thai 1-12 Thai Language, English 5 Yes -
1.1 2.1 3.1
developed by the Bureau of Technology for Teaching and Learning, Language, Mathematics, very comprehensive resource
CT, PS
Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), Ministry of Education Science, Social Studies focusing on a range of skills
Thailand. This platform aims to provide learning materials that cover all
1.2 2.2 3.2
8 subject strands of primary and secondary education, and are suitable
LC SI
for students, teachers, teacher supervisors and the public. There are
5 main components: the Authoring Tools, Content Centre, Content
Verification System, Content Management System and Local Content 1.3
C
Server.
http://www.trueplookpanya.com/
True Plook Panya is a free digital knowledge hub developed by True Thai 1-12 Thai Language, English 4 Yes -
1.1 2.1 3.1
Corporation, a telecommunication service provider in Thailand. The Language, Mathematics, Rich resource with focus on
CT, PS
platform offers a wide range of learning content and tools that are Science, Social Studies, various cognitive and social skills
suitable for early childhood, primary and secondary education levels. Health Education, Career
1.2 2.2
Learning materials are available in various formats, including videos of Development SI
LC
famous tutors, interactive lessons and exercises.
https://www.opec.go.th/
Digital Learning Centre is an online learning platform developed by Thai, English Grades 1-12, Thai Language, 4 Yes -
1.1 2.1 3.1
the Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) to provide online youth, adults Foreign Languages, Rich resource with focus on CT, PS
education to the general public and all elementary and secondary Mathematics, Science, various cognitive and social skills
students nationwide during the coronavirus outbreak. Social Studies, Health
1.2 3.2
Education, Career
LC
Development
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https://thaimooc.org/
Thai MOOC provides lifelong learning through a wide variety of online Thai, English Higher Various courses available 4 Yes -
1.1 2.1 3.1
courses, from entrepreneurship to preparing for aging. This platform was education, for vocational skills Good resource with lifelong CT, PS CL, II
developed under the Thai Cyber University Project of the Office of the adults training and career learning modules for adults on a
Higher Education Commission, Ministry of Education Thailand. development. range of life skills. 1.2 2.2
LC, AL,
KD, Ev,
DL
https://th.khanacademy.org/
Khan Academy’s mission is to provide a free, world-class education Thai, English 1-12 Mathematics 4 Yes -
1.1
to anyone, anywhere. In Thailand, this group (Khan Academy Thai) A useful resource for independent
offers primary and secondary education students video lessons in CT, PS
learning based on very short
mathematics. videos that present concepts very
1.2
clearly. LC, AL
www.learnbig.net
LearnBig, initiated and developed by UNESCO Bangkok, is an open Thai, English, K-12 Thai Language, English 3 Yes -
1.1 2.1 3.1
digital library designed to promote literacy and reading habits of Myanmar Language, Mathematics, This is a good curated selection of
out-of-school and marginalized children. It offers over 1,000 books Science, Social Studies, CT, PS
resources, but requires integration
and learning materials, contributed by more than 20 organizations, in Health Education, Moral into lessons by teachers or
Thai, Myanmar and Malay languages. In order to help teachers and and Civic Studies, 1.2
parents. LC
parents choose appropriate contents, all books are categorized by level Islamic Studies, History
of difficulty.
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Table 2. Professional Development Resources

Type of resources Abstract Language Grades Subjects Rating Cost Cognitive Inter- Intra-
skills skills
https://www.unicef.org/parenting/
Professional UNICEF parenting page with resources for parents about health, English Early childhood Holistic development 4 Freely available N/A N/A N/A
development wellness, nutrition, and early stimulation for children Great resources for parents of
children below age three. But
videos may be hard to access in
some areas due to connectivity.
pdst.ie
Professional Includes links to different e-learning platforms like Apple, Class English K-12 Math, Reading, Science, 4 1.1
devel+A3:A5opment Dojo, and others, and how to use them in teaching. Also includes Social Studies, Art great resource for training and 2.1 3.1
lists of reliable distance learning sites, and tutorials for using digital equipping teachers to do distance
tools. learning
1.2 3.2
3.3
ncca.ie
Professional These are resources directed towards teachers and administrators. English Early childhood, Math, Reading, Science, 2 Freely available Not really Not really
development They are rich but quite technical, and not something that caregivers K-12 Social Studies, Art not easily usable for distance 1.2 - broad
could readily use to facilitate learning at home. learning curriculum so
these skills
might be
built into the
curriculum
itself
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jct.ie
Professional Curricular resources for school leaders and teachers, structured English Early childhood, Math, Reading, Science, 2 1.2
Not really Not really
development around Ireland standards K-12 Social Studies, Art not easily usable for distance - broad
learning curriculum so
these skills
might be
built into the
curriculum
itself
www.welovereading.org
Professional Reading program which provides training on a specific reading English Early grade Materials in Arabic 4 Unclear from the Literacy & The reading
development methodology. Seeks to create We Love Reading Ambassadors. The reading/ This is a known program and website Commu- materials
training is offered in-person and online. The program methodology primary. Details the site is easy to navigate. No nication include
has been internationally recognized and the founder has won not given on details available about what this Skills; information
several awards. Seeks to create a larger discussion and awareness the website approach exactly entails and what Interpreta- about
about reading for pleasure in the Arab world. The organization makes it different from other tion social
also has a book creation division that produces reading materials approaches to learning to read. issues (en-
for children in Arabic and has also been involved in establishing Seek to improve readers’ vironmental
libraries so that children can access these materials easily. The awareness about social issues protection
focus very much seems to be on younger children (early readers) and therefore one could argue & conser-
and not adolescents. that they help develop social vation,
awareness and empathy. respect for
people with
disabilities)
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skills skills
https://teachercpd.ie/mod/page/view.php?id=11798
Professional Training for teachers on how to teach online during school closures. English K-12 General pedagogy 4.5 1.1
development Training focuses on how to do effective online teaching and easily accessible, user friendly, 2.1 3.1
learning, how to find good sources of educational content, how but requires strong connection to
to allow for communication and collaboration online, and how to access video so not usable in all
create and share your own educational content online 1.2 3.2
LMIC contexts
3.3
http://tiny.cc/LearningintheTimeofCorona
Professional This is essentially a Google Spreadsheet, similar to this one English No grade in Mainly offers some 2 Free Google N/A N/A N/A
development (less comprehensive) that is curated by the Metis Collective. particular guidelines on supporting Just a Google spreadsheet that Spreadsheet
The spreadsheet has about 15 resources for educators, offering learning during COVID links to other resources online.
guidance on how to educate remotely, and for parents on how to (e.g. creating routines, Not curated or organized in a way
support their children's learning. The spreadsheet is limited and indoor activities for that can guide educators/parents
seems like a very organic initiative, but not something systematic children, transitioning to in specific, targeted ways
that addresses the needs of a diverse set of parents or educators. online instruction, some
WhatsApp groups for
educators)
http://aaghi.aiou.edu.pk/
Professional Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad, Pakistan has uploaded English All grades 2 Free N/A N/A N/A
development a list of manuals to conduct virtual classes in Spring 2020. The manuals are very specific to
this university.
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skills skills
https://www.vroom.org/
Professional Platform and app with tips on how to integrate learning into English Early childhood Holistic development, 5 Freely available
1.1 2.1 3.2
development household activities such as bath time, cooking, or other chores. science, math, motor this is perfect for caregivers
Targeted towards caregivers of children below age 5 skills, music, language, looking to boost learning under
literacy quarantine. 1.2 2.2 3.3
1.3
Google Teach From Home

Professional Google launched Teach from Home, a central hub to support English K-12 and Platform 5 Platform Platform Platform
development distance learning. The website includes training, tools and Higher Ed Wonderful compilation of the
resources from across Google for Education to help teachers entire Google Suite for teaching
continue to teach even if they aren't in the classroom. The platform and learning with walkthroughs
helps teachers make decisions about teaching from home with and explanations of how to
video, without video, how to make distance learning accessible to use the tools in the toolkit for
all, how to keep students engaged, and how to keep in touch with teaching and learning.
other teachers. The toolkit also offers a community of practice on
Twitter via #teachfromhome
https://www.learninginpractice.org/moving-learning-online?preview=true
Professional Moving Teaching & Learning Online is a professional development English teacher conducting peer group 3 Free. Registration
development resource from the Centre for Learning in Practice of the Carey professional activities; differentiation this website offers a valuable required.
Institute for Global Good. The site provides resources, virtual development in online learning; resource for practitioners in
events, and online forums. Registration is required, but is free of equity, access and transition to online learning. The
charge. inclusion; online resources are valuable both in
assessments; student terms of content, and also as a
motivation virtual community for practitioner
support.
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skills skills
https://learning.careyinstitute.org/
Repository-teacher PD The Centre for Learning in Practice of the Carey Institute for English, Arabic, teacher sustainable learning, 3 registration and most
Global Good offers online professional development courses for Dutch, Danish professional trauma-informed This site offers training for content is free, some
practitioners. Courses focus on a variety of issues, including those development practice, moving courses professionals on relevant topics. content is paid
relevant to crisis schooling, such as how to move courses online, online, inclusive early The number of courses is limited.
trauma-informed practices, inclusive education and social-emotional childhood education,
learning. Registration for most courses is free; the course on socio-emotional learning,
educating migrant and refugee students costs 10 USD. The courses supporting refugee
are self-guided and asynchronous. students
https://www.innove.ee/uudis/info-ja-nouanded-vanematele-oma-lapse-toetamiseks-covid-19-pandeemia-ajal/
Professional Description of Organisation given below (Innove). This specific Estonian not specified language (Estonian) n/a free N/A
development page provides a number of helpful links to parents regarding (but for younger 1.2 2.1
supporting their children's' academic and socio-emotional learning. children within EP, Tr
the 5 - 15 age
bracket)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/278900333094971/?ref=group_header
Professional Facebook group managed by the Estonian Association of Estonian not specified providing and sharing n/a free N/A N/A N/A
development Educational Technologies. We share advice and experience on resources for distance
how to conduct home-schooling using technology. Our focus is learning using
on technology, or how technology helps students, teachers and technology
parents during distance learning
https://www.hitsa.ee/e-ope-korduma-kippuvad-kusimused
Professional The website serves as a repository of all e-learning sources for Estonian not specified ICT 3 free N/A N/A N/A
development iCT education. The role of the Information Technology Foundation
for Education (HITSA) is to ensure that the graduates at all
levels of education have obtained digital skills necessary for
the development of economy and society and the possibilities
offered by ICT are skilfully used in teaching and learning, which
helps improve the quality of learning and teaching at all levels of
education.
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skills skills
www.continuitepedagogique.org
Professional A website created by educators and other civil servants ("a French K-12 Unclear given that it is new and Freely available
development spontaneous collective") in response to schools closing due to temporary.
COVID19. Its main goal is to mobilise practitioners in various fields
to assist teachers across the nation in digitalizing teaching tools.
Services for teachers include an online chat helpline, PD webinars,
and individual help to develop digital pedagogical resources.
http://solidarite.edtechfrance.fr/
Professional EdTech France is an association of over 250 French companies French K-12, Any 3.5 Freely available Any Any Any
development that promote lifelong learning through digital pedagogy. In light of University, This platform's greatest strength during the pandemic
the pandemic, all of its partners have made their online resources Teacher is the great number of resources it
available for free. Solidarité EdTech France serves as a search Training, provides links to. Finding the ideal
engine where educators and learners (of all levels) can find Professional partner website for your needs,
relevant resources and courses. Services include distance learning, Development however, may take time because
resource development, communication with learners, remote test there are limited filters and
taking, language learning, etc. unclear thumbnail descriptions.
Quipper School: https://www.quipper.com/id/school/teachers/

Professional Provide learning resources for educators and schools to monitor Indonesian K-12 Free access
development students assignments online, learning videos, worksheets from 1.2 2.1 3.2
March 17 onwards
campustrilema.org
Professional Campus Trilema is an online professional development platform Spanish For teachers Teacher Professional 1 No, the online
development for teachers. They offer online master's degree program and Development and This is not a site for students but courses cost money.
certificates for learning leaders, executive functions, and healthy Certification, Health & rather a professional development
habits. This would be a useful resource for any teachers looking Well-Being, Learning / certification platform for
to boost their credentials during this time at home but has no Leaders, Executive teachers.
immediate added value for delivering online learning to students. Functions
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skills skills
www.knotion.com
Professional This is a program available to schools, parents, students, and Spanish and Unclear Unclear 3 Requires payment
1.1 2.1 3.1
development "coaches" who are interested in incorporating design thinking into English Although this seems like an and an iPad.
their pedagogical model and curriculum. excellent resource for schools to
integrate into their curriculum, it 1.2 2.2 3.2
is not easy for students or parents
to access individually. It requires
the use of an iPad for access and 1.3 3.3
also membership and payment. At
a glance the content, pedagogy,
and methodology of Knotion
are an excellent complement to
traditional schooling but they do
not help meet the immediate
needs of students transitioning to
distance and online learning.
http://www.dlit.ac.th/home.php
Professional Distance Learning Information Technology (DLIT) is an open Thai 1-12 Thai Language, English Yes
development educational resources platform developed for the Thai Ministry Language, Mathematics, 1.1 2.2 3.1
of Education by the Office of Basic Education Commission. The Science, Social Studies CT, PS SI
platform provides comprehensive learning content and tools to
support lesson planning, pedagogy, classroom management, 1.2 3.2
LC
learning assessment as well as professional teacher development.
Key features of the platform include the DLIT Classroom,
Resources, Digital Library, Professional Learning Community and
Assessment. Learning materials are available in all subjects of the
basic education curriculum, and suitable for primary and secondary
school students, teachers and parents.
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Table 3. Tools
Abstract Language Evalutation Cost
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is digital note-taking app in the Microsoft Office 360 Suite. The program allows users to store, Multi-lingual 5 This is included in a Microsoft Office
tag, and mark-up of various mediums of digital content including word documents, slide decks, audio notes, and for smooth learning and note taking facilitation. 360 Suite.
other mediums. Contents can be clustered into pages, workbooks, and sections. The platform can foster multi-user
collaboration among users who also have OneNote. Users can gather and share users' notes, drawings, screen clippings, 3
and audio commentaries. Notes can be made directly in the OneNote environment and shared with other OneNote users for accessibility - this is a tool included in Microsoft Office
over the Internet or a network much like Google docs. One example of OneNote application is uploading all course slide 360, a paid suite."
decks into one OneNote "Notebook" this will allow the learner to keep all slides related to one course in one place and to
mark-up the slides by making notes directly on the slides.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams offers chat, meet, call and collaboration features integrated with Microsoft Office software and is Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese 4 Yes
therefore suitable for classwork, teamwork and management. (Traditional/Simplified), Czech, Microsoft Teams is a platform that facilities users (who
Danish, Dutch, English (US/ have access to the internet) to work together and share
UK), Finnish, French, French information.
(Canada), German, Hebrew,
Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian 1
(Bokmal), Polish, Norwegian however, it is not a learning platform; it does not offer users
(Nynorsk), Portuguese (Brazil/ teaching-learning materials, or educational resources and
Portugal), Russian, Spanish content."
(Spain/Mexico), Swedish,
Thai, Turkish, Welsh
Ed Dojo (ClassDojo)
ClassDojo is a free communication platform which connects teachers with students and parents to create classroom Translates messages into 30 5 Yes this is a free tool
communities. Teachers can encourage students for any skill or value — whether it's working hard, being kind, helping languages instantly. The tool is straight forward and simple to use. The tool is free.
others or something else. Students can showcase and share their learning by adding photos and videos to their own The tool has a lot of useful documentation which teachers can
portfolios. The platform helps teachers get parents engaged by sharing photos and videos of wonderful classroom reference.
moments. Using the ClassDojo app teachers can access a teacher toolkit which allows them to make various types of
virtual activities such as: generate random groups of students, use the classroom noise monitor, set a classroom timer,
facilitate discussion with think pair share prompts, display activity directions, turn on background music, and do other
things which engage students both in the classroom and virtually.
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Table 3. Tools
Zoom
Zoom is a video communications tool with a cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, English, Chinese (Simplified and 5 It has a Basic Plan that is free, but
chat and webinars. It can be used across mobile devices, desktops, laptops, and telephones. Its features Traditional), French, German, PC Magazine gives it a 5.0 rating. This is a good write-up on limited to 40-minute meetings for
like chat, screen share, annotate, whiteboard, polling, breakout rooms, raising the hand, and managing Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Zoom by the magazine - https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/ two or more participants. For primary
participants lend themselves to creating engaging virtual and hybrid classrooms and collaborating on projects. Spanish, Korean. zoom-meeting and secondary schools affected by the
Users have the option to record sessions. Here is a comprehensive guide for teaching using Zoom - https:// Coronavirus, Zoom has removed the
zoom.us/docs/doc/Comprehensive%20Guide%20to%20Educating%20Through%20Zoom.pdf. These 40-minute time limit on the free Basic
are training tutorials - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials. Plan.
Teachers and students develop cognitive and SEL skills as they navigate the virtual environment. The site supports nine
languages.
https://dolly.economia.unimore.it/2019/
The Dolly portal [Didattica On Line] is an online teaching platform for use with university students. The platform allows Italian
teachers to upload student support materials for classroom teaching, notes, presentations, recordings, etc. Dolly can also
be used for student interaction in online forums, and for formative and evaluative assessment in real time.
Screencastify
Screencastify is a Google Chrome extension which is free. It allows over 12 million users to easily record, edit, and share Great tool used by millions of users to do basic screen casting Basic features are free for 5 minute
videos. This tool can be used by teachers in a flipped classroom approach in that teachers can provide verbal student (the ability to record a walk through of ones own computer (per video) videos including: record your
feedback, explain assignments, and create full or bite-size lessons using the screencast and voiceover capabilities of the screen) and voice recording. Can be an elegant solution for screen and webcam, trim videos, save to
tool. Screencastify provides several training videos for teachers and students for free. teachers to walk through assignments, offer feedback on Google Drive, annotation tools, publish
assignments, or assign, design and record mini lessons. It is to YouTube. Unlimited video recording
also great that the Google Chrome extension has a home page is $49.00
where it offers instructional materials on best practices for
screen casting.
https://rang.edunet.net/
Wedurang is a classroom-based online community where teachers can share learning materials and assignments with Korean This website is free but sign-up is
students and conduct group discussions. required.
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Table 3. Tools
SEQTA
SEQTA is a Learning Management System made in Australia designed for teacher at the K-12 level. 3 This is a paid service targeted at school
3 Stars for website clarity - At first glance the website does leaders.
not clearly communicate the functionality and feature set of
the LMS. The website does have a video library which could
be useful. It appears that most material on the site is targeted
toward selling the services of this company. The site does
mention that it has received many awards and does seem to
be used by several schools and colleges in Australia. Claims to
be Australia's leading learning management solution.
Moodle
Moodle is an online learning platform designed to provide personalized learning environments. It is free and uses open Available in more than 120 4.5 Free
source software. The target users are educators, administrators and learners. Moodle can be used with downloaded languages. This rating is given because the site is free and generally noted
softward or online, and it is available on a variety of devices. Moodle prides itself on being able to support the needs of as high-quality. Due to its open software nature, it is regularly
small classes and large organisations. It is used by a variety of entities, including Shell, London School of Economics, and updated and improved. It can be utilized for a wide range of
the Open University. In terms of skills, as Moodle is a learning platform it can be utilized to support cognitive as well lessons / learning activities. However, some cons that have
as socio-emotional skills. It can be used by a wide range of learners, from primary students up until adult learners. It is been described by users is that some of the more advanced
available in 120 languages. features can require training, and it can be difficult to navigate
and use at times.
Seasaw
Although, Seesaw is described as a "student-driven digital portfolio" or a "platform for student engagement", it is being English, Available in 55 4.4 to 5 Free for individual teachers (up to 10
used around the world by schools to assign minilessons and activities for students during school closure. Accessible via the languages Customer ratings range from 4.4 to 5.0, with an average classes); premium for schools
web or an app, it allows teachers to find or create activities for their class (similar to more traditional handouts), which of about 4.8. It is a great tools to empower students to
students can then complete on their phones by taking pictures, recording videos, using drawing tools, typing, etc. Family demonstrate and share learning thanks to its user-friendly and
members have access to their child's work and can leave comments and encouragement. Activities and curricula can be creative interface. It also allows teachers and families to track
shared / streamlined across schools, school networks, and districts. progress (as well as communicate about it) and gives teachers
access to a wide range of resources.
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Table 3. Tools
Google-Suite
G Suite for Education is a cloud-based suite of free tools and features tailored for schools and home schools to manage For Google products there are 4.6 It is free for schools that qualify. Here are
educational material from anywhere on any device. It includes Google Classroom, as well as Google's core services, over 120 language. For the The https://www.g2.com/products/google-for-education/ the details to qualify - https://support.
including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Hangouts, and more. Additional services include products admin console the languages reviews website gives it a 4.6 rating. Some reviewers liked google.com/a/answer/134628
like Chrome and YouTube. Following are the features of each tool. Classroom are Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), it because it is cloud-based, secure, and is updated regularly.
- designed for teachers to create classes, distribute assignments, give quizzes, and communicate with students. Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, Also because it is a free tool for learning management and is
Docs, Sheets, and Slides - collaborate, share feedback, and work together in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, English (US), French (France), fairly easy to use. Some cons are there are no tools to take
and presentations. Forms - create forms, quizzes, and surveys to collect and analyse responses with the help of German, Italian, Japanese, attendance and sometimes the dependence on the internet
machine learning. Jamboard - a cloud-based smartboard where you can sketch and collaborate on an Korean, Polish, Portuguese, can be challenging.
interactive canvas. Gmail - create school- or university-wide email system, or to exchange secure emails with classes. Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Drive - store and organize assignments, documents, or class curriculum securely and access them on any device. Turkish, Czech, Danish,
Calendar - share calendars or create joint schedules with your institution or class members. Sites - an easy-to-use Filipino, Finnish, Hebrew,
web builder to create websites, host course curriculum, and build development skills. Hangouts Meet - connect Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian,
with students virtually through secure video calls and messaging. Groups - class forums for communication and Norwegian, Thai, Ukrainian,
conversation. Vault - add students, manage devices, and configure security and settings, so your data stays safe. Vietnamese.
G-Suite for Education can support cognitive and SEL skills, as it is a learning platform. Its admin consoles can support
28 languages, and other apps can support more than 120 languages. Here are some helpful website - Resources for
teachers - the teacher centre https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/ Website - https://edu.google.com/intl/en_ca/
products/gsuite-for-education/?modal_active=none
ManageBac
ManageBac is the leading planning, assessment, and reporting platform for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary English, Spanish and Chinese It is not free, annual subscriptions are
Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma schools. This platform is not meant for public use (Simple) for schools, as well done at the school level.
but provides schools with a unified system on a mobile-ready interface that offers a seamless and integrated experience as Arabic, Japanese, French,
for all coordinators, teachers, students, parents to manage all aspects of the IB Program. and Chinese (Traditional) for
parents.
https://moodle.org/
Moodle is a free, open-source online learning platform. Moodle allows teachers to create and manage courses and Available in more than 120 5 Freely available
assessments. Moodle is mobile friendly, with about 20 different activities types available, and allows teachers to add languages. Moodle is an excellent long-term solution for moving learning
plugins. online. The site gives teachers flexibility on content, while
facilitating student interaction with a clean user experience
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Table 3. Tools
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a free web service designed for teachers to create classes, distribute assignments, give quizzes, The admin consoles support
and communicate with students. It combines Google Drive for assignment creation and distribution, Google Docs, 28 languages, and Google
Sheets and Slides for writing, Gmail for communication, and Google Calendar for scheduling. It differs from Google's docs and slides support 62
G Suite for Education in that home schoolers, tutoring programs, lifelong learners, and others without the G Suite languages.
can access the Google Classroom from their personal Gmail accounts or from outside of the G Suite domains. Google
Classroom can support cognitive and SEL skills as it is a learning platform. The admin consoles support 28 languages,
and Google docs and slides support 62 languages. This is the classroom website - https://edu.google.com/products/
classroom/?modal_active=none
http://pronote.0640055m.ac-bordeaux.fr/pronote/professeur.html?login=true
Pronote is a software for schools to record administrative data, create and share report cards, communicate with families, French Requires yearly subscriptions (at the
share online resources with students, give online tests, etc. This resource is not free, nor meant for public use but it is school level)
helpful for teachers whose schools are already using it.
Quizlet
A tool for students to make their own flashcards. Furthermore, they can browse other open source flashcards. English 4 Free
This is a great tool for students to create their own tools
for studying. Flashcards are generally good for content
knowledge, and it is hard to do more than that.
Kahoot
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that can be used by parents and teachers to create games for learning. English (some games are 3 Free with a premium option for teachers
There is a resource back of games indexed by topic and grade level. They also offer a reading app (Poio by Kahoot) for available in Spanish and Although it is a fun website, it does not have a scope and who want to create classes within
students in grade K-3 to learn to read at their own pace and a math app (Dragonbox) for students in grades K-3. The French) sequence or a curriculum. It can be used as a complement to Kahoot.
website offers self-paced games (asynchronous) and collaborative games (synchronous). other resources but not as a stand-alone.
Nearpod
Nearpod is an instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for collaborative learning English 4 Free for teachers with a premium paid
experiences. It is designed as a platform for teachers to create interactive online lessons that can be taught in a It is an easy-to-use website that can help teachers create subscription for schools.
synchronous or asynchronous space. It integrates smoothly with many LMS including Canvas, Google Classroom, EdPuzzle interactive lessons during school closure. It allows for
and Seesaw. It provides teachers with student engagement dashboards for every lesson. It has multiple resources for differentiation and for students to progress at their own pace.
teachers to create lessons. Students can easily access the lessons created by the teachers and can collaborate with each
other in synchronous and asynchronous ways. There is a bank of ready-made lessons other teacher have created.
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Table 3. Tools
FlipGrid
Flipgrid is a social-learning video platform. It allows teachers and parents to create grids for students to record or upload English 3 Free
a video. Students can interact with each other in this asynchronous space via their videos and they can comment, like, Although it is a fun website, it does not have a scope and
respond to, or provide feedback to each other. There is the option of connecting with schools around the world. sequence or a curriculum. It can be used as a complement to
other resources but not as a stand-alone.
http://clicseguro.sep.gob.mx/
This website offers practical advice and lessons for young children and teenagers to use technology and online resources Spanish 5 Freely available
in a safe and responsible way. This is primarily directed towards students ages 5-15 so that they can learn how to This is a great resource as students, particularly young
steer clear of certain high risk situations that they can run into on the web or through the use of smartphones, tablets, ones, transition into distance learning and the use of online
videogames, and computers. tools. It is important for them to understand the limitations,
drawbacks, and risk situations that can arise by the use of
online and technological tools.
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