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Start: 2021-08-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-08-18T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Online

Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Subjects include math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. The primary focus is on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations.

CK-12

CK-12 is an excellent Open Educational Resource (OER) that is free and easy to use. Digital resources include PLIX interactives and simulations, adaptive practices, study guides, and FlexBook digital textbooks. CK-12 FlexBooks are complete online platforms for assembling, authoring, and distributing standards-aligned, interactive, multi-modal educational content.

SPARK Parent Podcast Episode 4 Resources: The Importance of Reading During Remote Learning

These resources are a companion to Episode 4 of the SPARK Parent Podcast. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.

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Ignite Creativity in your Chromebook Classroom: 60+ Tools and Lessons to Spark Creativity

Ignite Creativity in your Chromebook Classroom: 60+ Tools and Lessons to Spark Creativity is an interactive book with images, videos, and audio that introduces educators to new ways of teaching and creating through technology.

Smekens’ Literacy Lessons

Created by Smekens Education, Literacy Lessons provide a library of ready-to-share reading and writing lessons.

ISTE’s Learning Keeps Going

A coalition of education organizations led by ISTE has curated free tools, strategies, tips and best practices for teaching online.

eSpark

eSpark can be used at home for K-5 students to continue to access math and reading content at a level that’s right for them, even if they’re not in the classroom. Learn at home with individualized reading and math activities. Diverse third-party games, videos, and resources help students practice new skills

CK12

CK-12 provides free courses in Math and Science (and more) for grades 1-12. Courses are highly engaging for students with real time feedback using interactive content and adaptive practice. It can be assigned by a teacher and used independently by a student.

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