Resources for Online Learning

DISCLAIMER: This list of links gathers a diversity of information and sources regarding Covid-19 pandemic response and related issues, including resources for transitioning to online learning. Questar III cannot verify the links will remain active and cannot verify the veracity of the content. Resources shared here should be vetted with your school district for compliance with New York Education Law 2D and all other applicable laws. For the most reliable information regarding global and local pandemic response, visit the Center for Disease Control and your local Department of Health.

Helping Parents Navigate Google Classroom

If parents need help navigating Google Classroom in order to help their children, then you will want to point them in the direction of this presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PDVZvie0DnFbFEVFB8U3j89o1mD5BCUXTE6ymbb9y_k/mobilepresent?slide=id.g4f60ec15fb_1_6. Be patient if you get an error message saying that the traffic is high. You will get through soon.

Questar III Created Google Classroom Videos

Our Model Schools trainer, Carolyn Strauch, created videos to help teachers struggling with using Google Classroom. You can access the videos HERE. This resource will continue to grow so check back often. If there is a specific video you would like to see, please contact Kerrie Burch.

Questar III BOCES Resources for Online Learning

The information in this document was compiled by the School Improvement team at Questar III BOCES. They are sorted by grade level bands and are links to curriculum, online resources, and more. This is a living document and will be updated regularly so please check back often.

There is also a document that lists online resources for online learning that has been compiled by School Improvement for all grade levels. It can be found HERE.

Shelter in Space Remote Learning Resources

Program Portal: https://tinyurl.com/wofkhc6

NEW MATERIAL will be regularly added to this portal, so check back each week to see what’s new!

The program provides distance and at-home learning resources offered by SPIF, as well as other organizations like Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute and NASA. These resources are all related to planetary science and space exploration, but also incorporate ELA and math lessons to support core curricular topics.

And here's the contact if you need more information or want to schedule a live ZOOM session for a classroom or group:

Zoe Learner Ponterio
Manager, Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility

122 Sciences Drive
317 Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-6801

e: spif@astro.cornell.edu
p: (607) 255-3833 f: (607) 255-9002
w: http://spif.astro.cornell.edu