Distance Learning Resources
FERPA and Virtual Learning
“We have posted the attached FERPA and FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources, available on our website that may be helpful at this time. Please direct any additional student privacy questions to SPPO by email at FERPA@ed.gov. Be well. With best regards, Kala Shah Surprenant, Acting Director Student Privacy Policy Office”
Welcome to teaching in a virtual classroom!
View the videos in any order you like, but you may find it helpful to view them in order.
The Nevada Department of Education, Office of Standards & Instructional Support will hold weekly office hours to support districts who may have questions about standards, pedagogy, and possible suggestions to assist with instruction during this COVID-19 crises. Click here for a schedule of office hours by topic.
The Future of School - Part IV
Guest Speakers - Patricia Brantley, CEO, Friendship Public Charter School & Antonio Roca, Managing Director at Academica Virtual Education
NWEA COVID-19 Closure & Learning Loss
“Researchers from NWEA® used their extensive data on summer learning loss to extrapolate student achievement scenarios in the wake COVID-19 closures. These insights can help educators plan for the fall and the years to come. In this webinar, experts discuss this research and implications for our students, schools and districts.”
8 Lessons Learned from Teaching Online
This video list of insights comes from experts in the field of online teaching.
Remote Learning
“Join Caitlin, a former teacher now on the ClassDojo team, as she shares how to transition your in-person community to a remote learning community where you can continue to foster relationships with students and families.”
Camera Confidence: 5 Tips for Better Online Teaching Camera Presence
“Be better on camera. Have more confidence. Be more comfortable and engaging. Create better online courses.”
How to start using Google Classroom in 2020
“Ready to dive into Google Classroom? We are! Here is a complete overview for beginners of Google Classroom and how you can start using it today to share resources, teach online, or simply have students more organised using G suite.”
Tips for Online Student Success
“In this short video, tips from actual ASU Online students are illustrated in a fun and informative animation. It's a great video to place in the introductory area of your course to reinforce essential aspects affecting online students such as: using time management, frequent course check ins, and avoiding technical pitfalls.”
Six Advantages of Online Learning
“Anant Agarwal, the founder and president of edX, an online education company, shares what he considers the top six advantages of online learning.”