Coronavirus: Coping in education: links, resources, tips and IT concerns

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Teachit Geography - all resources free

 

https://www.teachitgeography.co.uk/

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Link: Bringing Hogwarts to You [wizardingworld.com]

 

Introducing Harry Potter At Home

 

We know that everyone is trying to keep safe at home at the moment and so, with J.K. Rowling and our friends at Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic, we are delighted to introduce Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives.

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Parents, are you wondering how to structure a day of learning and fun for your young children? We’ll walk you through a sample daily schedule and give you suggestions on ways to adapt it for your family. We’ll also take a closer look at the Khan Academy Kids app and explain how you can use the app to support your child’s learning.

 

Get the slides here: http://khan.co/KhanKidsWebinar2Handout...

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Problem with taht is that you need to have started a clear routine rigth at the start

 

if you have allowed them to run riot until now and then attempt to impose a schedule then you have a major problem!!

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Safer remote learning during Covid-19: Information for School Leaders and DSLs

 

https://www.theeducationpeople.org/blog/safer-remote-learning-during-covid-19-information-for-school-leaders-and-dsls/

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Link: BBC offers biggest online education push 'in its history' [bBC News]

 

The BBC will offer daily programmes to help parents and children with schoolwork at home during the lockdown.

 

Starting on 20 April, videos, quizzes, podcasts and articles will appear on BBC Bitesize Daily via the BBC iPlayer, red button, BBC Four and BBC Sounds.

 

Children's lessons will feature presenters including Oti Mabuse, Katie Thistleton and Karim Zeroual.

 

BBC director general Tony Hall called it "the biggest education effort the BBC has ever undertaken."

 

The corporation said every child in the UK would "have their education supported" and it has teamed up with organisations such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Premier League and Puffin Books to keep the lessons fresh.

 

The initiative will include 14 weeks of core subject learning to offer "rhythm and routine" for pupils "whatever your child's age".

 

'Life's been turned on its head'

 

CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual told BBC Breakfast: "Lots of people will be enjoying being home with their children, but... parents are trying to build different roles - the mum and dad and the teacher - and that's really tough.

 

"I know my sister is struggling with that, I've got three nephews and I know for a fact the BBC's going to help my close friends and family, trying to give people a helping hand."

 

He said the BBC was offering six 20-minute programmes on air daily on BBC iPlayer and red button, and would cover core subjects including Maths, English and science, with guidance from experts and teachers.

 

"Life's been turned on its head this will hopefully show people that support is there, with lessons for the whole day if you choose to use them," he said.

 

The presenter added that the curriculum would be for years one to 10, and that for Year 10s there would be an Instagram live with a teacher and experts exploring questions asked by pupils.

 

"The answers they'll get and the immediate effect from the teacher will be great," he said.

 

Lord Hall said the "comprehensive package is something only the BBC would be able to provide" adding: "We are proud to be there when the nation needs us, working with teachers, schools and parents to ensure children have access and support to keep their learning going - come what may".

 

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson highlighted the experience of many families, saying: "As a parent, I know encouraging children to learn at home is no easy task and I am delighted that the BBC has worked with experts and exceptional teachers to create this educational package."

 

Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden added that this was "public service broadcasting at its best", and it will "make a big difference to millions of children across the UK while schools are closed".

 

"I'm delighted the BBC is working closely with the government to help make sure our children are educated, informed and entertained during these challenging times."

 

The content will be divided into age groups and BBC Bitesize online will publish a new Maths and English lesson for every child every day with more subjects to follow.

 

The lessons will be nation specific, and the BBC has "worked closely" with teachers plus "trusted education providers such as Twinkl and White Rose Maths, the Department of Education in England, the Welsh Government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive".

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BETT have created a community hub: https://www.bettshow.com/bett-community-hub with some resources, advices, articles.

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Link: Bringing Hogwarts to You [wizardingworld.com]

 

Link: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 [Audible Stories]

 

Written By: J.K. Rowling

Narrated by: Stephen Fry

Length: 9hrs 33mins

Series: Harry Potter

 

Synopsis

 

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."

 

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

 

Theme music composed by James Hannigan.

 

Sign up: Not required.

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WWF (World Wide Fund for nature) education resources for primary and secondary teachers and to use at home

 

https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools

[vikpaw]

Government COVID-19 list of online resources for home education

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education

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Children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler has worked with doctors, psychologists and teachers to create a new book for children about the Coronavirus. It might help explain these strange times we’re living in to little ones, with some nice tips about how they can help and what to do if they’re feeling worried.

 

Download the book for free at:

https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus_INS.pdf

 

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Link: Cloud Web Apps [Claro Software]

 

Cloud Web Apps can be used in any modern browser on any device – iPads, Windows laptops, Chromebooks, Android phones.

 

We’ve made them all free to use for now for anyone who needs help while the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. Just click or tap on the App you want!..

 

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Link: Adobe Coloring Book [Adobe.com]

 

Color along with us as we serve up new illustrations that you can print or finish with your favorite Adobe apps. Each week this spring, the Adobe Coloring Book will feature coloring pages created by some of our favorite artists.

 

The act of coloring works as a bright and beautiful stress reliever, and as kids know, it’s a lot of fun. The Adobe Coloring Book will feature new illustrations from incredible artists each week this spring—with themes like animals, outer space, and more. Whether or not you stay within the lines is up to you...

 

Download chapters as PDF, PSD, or JPG files.

 

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Link: Adobe Coloring Book [Adobe.com]

 

 

 

Download chapters as PDF, PSD, or JPG files.

 

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Thanks This will be something to enjoy trying with my new laptop with its pen tried a couple of ones in the windows app store and its addictive!

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Link: Paper Models of Polyhedra

 

Polyhedra are beautiful 3-D geometrical figures that have fascinated philosophers, mathematicians and artists for millennia. On this site are a few hundred paper models available for free.

 

Make the models yourself.

 

Click on a picture to go to a page with a net of the model

 

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Lin: There are 20 Easter Eggs in this Workbook [Chandoo.org]

 

 

I made a spreadsheet (what else?) with 20 eggs hidden, one each in a tab. Your mission is to find them all. Once you locate them, come back and post your answers (or cryptic clues) in the comments section. Happy hunting.

 

Rules for the hunt

 

It is a fun exercise. So the rules are pretty lax.

 

• You must find a way to see the word Egg spelled or an image of Egg shown on screen for each worksheet.
  
• Usually cell A1 in the sheet contains a clue on what to do.
  
• Some eggs require fixing a formula.
  
• This workbook has been tested on Excel 365, Windows 10. I am sure it will work in most modern versions of Excel (2010 or above).
  
• Questions or doubts? Post a comment.

Want more Easter Egg hunts?

 

Oh, looks like somebody has a taste for the hen fruits. Why not find the eggs from previous editions? Here you go.

 

2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009

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Link: Take a look at the engineering Challenge Cards designed to use in the classroom or at home [The James Dyson Foundation]

 

Dyson engineers have designed these challenges specifically for children. Ideal for home or in the classroom, they encourage inquisitive young minds to get excited about engineering.

 

Challenge Cards With Cover.pdf

 

44 engineering and science challenges from the engineers at Dyson.

 

Please note that the activities contained here in are intended for children ages seven and above. Adult supervision is recommended for all projects.

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Link: Nikon School Online - Free online courses for April

 

Make the most of this time.

 

Nikon’s mission has always been to empower creators. In these uncertain times, we can do that by helping creators stay inspired, engaged and growing. That’s why we’re providing all of our courses free for the entire month of April. Let's come out of this even better.

 

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Coronavirus: Education Copyright Licence Changes

Not sure if this has been posted yet but there have been some helpful changes to how much can be used from books.

 

These apply “until the earlier of a return to normality or 31 July 2020.”

 

https://pls-news.org.uk/178E-6TTZM-62KFAKSX52/cr.aspx

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Link: The Museum of Modern Art Online Courses [Coursera.org]

 

The Museum of Modern Art is offering nine free classes through Coursera:

 

• Fashion as Design
  
• In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Paining
  
• What is Contemporary Art?
  
• Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes
  
• Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom
  
• Seeing Through Photographs
  
• Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art
  
• Modern Art & Ideas
  
• Sheying (taught in Chinese)

Classes take between 12 and 38 hours to complete and can be done at whatever speed you’d like.

 

 

A course description: Fashion as Design:

 

About this Course

 

Among all objects of design, our clothes are the most universal and intimate. Like other kinds of design, fashion thrives on productive tensions between form and function, automation and craftsmanship, standardization and customization, universality and self-expression, and pragmatism and utopian vision. It exists in the service of others, and it can have profound consequences—social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental.

 

Fashion as Design focuses on a selection of more than 70 garments and accessories from around the world, ranging from kente cloth to jeans to 3D-printed dresses. Through these garments, we’re going to look closely at what we wear, why we wear it, how it’s made, and what it means. You’ll hear directly from a range of designers, makers, historians, and others working with clothing every day—and, in some cases, reinventing it for the future. Studio visits, interviews, and other resources introduce the history and development of each garment and their changing uses, meanings, and impact over time.

 

Course Learning Objectives:

 

Develop critical tools to appreciate and contextualize fashion design—from everyday clothing to couture garments—through many different perspectives.

 

Trace the history, development, and impact of garments over time, and explore how they may be reinvented.

 

Investigate garments through multiple lenses including politics, identity, and economics.

 

Understand more about the lifecycle of clothing, from its design and production to its marketing, distribution, and consumption.

 

Better comprehend the choices you make about fashion with respect to the visual language of dress, individual and collective identities, and issues such as labor practices, sustainability, and body politics.

 

SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN

 

Art History, Art, History, Creativity

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Link 1:

[YouTube 34 Video Playlist]

 

For many years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/57695

 

However, this isn’t possible with schools closed. So at their request, we have made a selection of our documentary features and series available on our YouTube channel.

 

If you are a parent or teacher, please check the ratings so that you can make informed choices for your students and children.

 

Link 2: Our Planet | Resources for Schools and Young People

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“Oak National Academy has been built in under two weeks, through a collaboration of 40 state school teachers, plus organisations across the sector. Our aim is to support teachers to support their pupils.

 

We hope that by providing an online bank of quality-assured, curriculum-mapped videoed lessons and resources, we can help to support remote teaching.

 

We’ll cover a range of subjects including maths, English, art and languages. Teachers can use these resources to complement their own lesson planning and teaching until schools fully re-open. Every lesson will be free to use for every teacher and every pupil.”

 

https://www.thenational.academy/

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BBC Bitesize Daily online lessons for all year groups start today

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

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GetSet: Classroom and Home Learning Resources from the British Olympic Association and the British Paralympic Association.

 

https://www.getset.co.uk/

[caffrey]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I've a teacher with a personal laptop that they borrowed with an expired Microsoft 365 account and they are asking if there is anything I can do

Of course I can't give them an office key and HUP isn't as good anymore and I don't understand the price difference anyway ? HUP is 79.99 a year it seems yet on the normal Microsoft store 365 personal is 59.99 a year ?

We are a Google school and they claim they can't do their work in Docs for some reason so we don't have 365

Is there anyway round this ?