Computer Chronicles
Version 9.6, March 2020
COVID-19 Special Edition
Sharing with you important links pertaining to COVID-19.
Explore distance learning resources for schools affected by COVID-19
For educators preparing for potential school closures — or currently facing them — here are a few ways to engage students through distance learning.
https://edu.google.com/latest-news/covid-19-support-resources/
How to Use Zoom for Online Learning
Zoom is temporarily lifting the 40-minute meeting limit on free Basic accounts during the global COVID-19 pandemic. This will help ensure institutions facing country-wide education shutdowns can freely use Zoom to set up virtual classrooms, connect teachers and students, and continue studies online at this time.
I have already registered our school, so all you need to do is sign up here: https://zoom.us/signup.
Cisco Webex Meetings
Cisco recognizes the significance of the Coronavirus and the health of our administrators, teachers, students, volunteers and families is of the utmost importance to us.
With that being said, Cisco is providing free access to Webex, to all education customers. This plan gives you meetings with 100 participants, HD video, screen sharing, and a personal room.
Here is the link: https://www.webex.com/webexremoteedu.html
Helpful Links
- Tips for Enabling Distance Learning through G Suite & Chrome - Click here
- Classwize Training Videos - http://training.familyzone.com/
- Latest Google Education News - https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/
- Free Microsoft Office Online (w/school email) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office
- 8 tips for getting it done when working from home - https://blog.google/products/g-suite/8-tips-for-working-from-home/
- Using Remind for Urgent Situations - https://www.remind.com/resources/urgent-situations
- e-Learning Resources - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQgl48jsyVCF40CCs7gE-ViM-83x0ZMgEOMEyzSWu7c/edit
- How can I use Khan Academy without an internet connection? - https://khanacademy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202487370-How-can-I-use-Khan-Academy-without-an-internet-connection-
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