AppleEDU:  Apple has new resources to support you including training and how-to guides.

• Making Learning Accessible with Apple (03.23.20)
  
• Check out their newly created website: www.apple.com/education/k12/learning-from-home/
• 30 Creative Activities for Kids

• Apple Education Learning Series: Videos designed to help educators use the built-in features of their Apple products to enable remote learning for all students.

• Virtual Conferences: Virtual conferences led by Apple Professional Learning Specialists. 

• 30 Time-Saving Tips for Teachers: Activities highlighting iPad built-in features and apps to help save time on many tasks teachers do daily. 

• Quick Guides for Learning with Apple: Info on built-in features of iPad and Mac to help create productive learning environments.

GoogleEDU: Google resources, training and how-to guides.

• Making Learning Accessible with Google (03.23.20)
  
• Lesson development for learning remote 
• COVID-19 support resources
• Teach from Home Resources
  
• Chromebook accessibility tools for distance learning
• Arts and culture with Google
• Upcoming Meet features - free and paid
• The G Suite Enterprise for Education edition's promotional pricing of $24/FTE/year + free student licenses has been extended from 7/31/20 through Fall 2020. G Suite Enterprise for Education includes Enterprise Meet features such as Breakout Rooms, Attendance Tracking, and Q&A/Polling.
• For teachers and families: Teach from Anywhere

MicrosoftEDU: Microsoft resources, training and how-to guides.

• Making Learning Accessible with Microsoft (03.23.20)

• Microsoft Education for Virtual Learning and Work

• Making the transition to remote learning

• Microsoft EDU Newsletter
• Microsoft Teams Blog
• Transform Learning with Microsoft Teams (Aligned to the ISTE Standards)
• Microsoft Teams How To Videos
• "You Can in :90" Quick Tip Videos - Tips and tricks using Microsoft Education's technology in education. 

Advanced Remote Learning Strategies 

SEL

• Social Emotional Resource Center: Whole Child Approaches: collection of curated resources to assist students, parents, and educators in promoting students' social, emotional, and cognitive development during remote learning.
• (SEL)learning: This framework was created using CASEL and is a collaboration of ideas for students to focus on social emotional learning during this difficult time. All activities are unplugged and are created at the elementary, middle school and high school levels.

Back to School Considerations

• Equity by Design: "Back to School Facilities Tool Kit” to serve as a resource for schools nationwide to create fair, equitable plans to reopen their doors, while protecting the well-being of all students, teachers, staff, and their families. The tool kit was developed through a partnership with leading design firms. and reflects insights and addresses early concerns from public health experts, students, teachers, parents, guardians, and schools.
• Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders: This framework gives definitions, examples, scenarios and resources to help plan for "Brick to Click Learning", "Click to Brick Learning", "Blended Learning" and "Online Learning" options.
• Equity Access: The digital divide continues to be an issue across the nation. Check out these resources to assist students and families in your district:
  • Resources on internet Access for all Students  
  • Education Superhighway Home Access Needs Assessment Playbook  is a step-by-step guide to help identify students who lack a home Internet connection or a dedicated learning device.
    
  • Map for Drive Up Wi-Fi hotspots in IL
    
  • Mobile Beacon's Digital Wish initiative

Curated Resources 

Learning Keeps Going: To help you keep the learning going, IDEA and a coalition of national and state organizations have curated strategies, tips and best practices for teaching online.

Wide Open School: wideopenschool.org helps make learning from home an experience that inspires students, supports teachers, relieves families, and restores community. It is a free collection of the best online learning experiences curated by the editors at Common Sense. 

Enjoy opportunities to virtually visit a variety of places across the globe!

• Arts and Culture via Google
• Best Virtual Field Trips (by Tech & Learning June, 2020)

KidLit Events: Great literary activities. Check out this calendar of live virtual events: live chats, streams & AMA w/ authors.

Amazing Educational Resources (free subscriptions): This list continues to be updated as more and more companies share their offerings.

STEM and STEAM Activities: Video activities provided by the University of Illinois Extension Office Illinois Extension Fulton Mason Peoria Tazewell

UPDATES from our Partners:

TechGirlz:

• Library Of TechShop Topics curriculum that can be utilized by teachers virtually to teach fun, engaging, tech programs whether for all students or to run a TechGirlz club. 

• Free, tech workshops, and camps for middle school girls (5th-8th grade)