Some services and vendors are offering resources for free. We've linked to many of them on our Remote Learning page, and want to provide additional detail here.

Newsela

• Teachers will see that their existing accounts (PRO or free) are automatically updated when they log in (they may need to logout and log back in)
• Teachers that do not have any type of existing license linked to your district, direct them to this link: Instant access for non-licensed teachers (LINK HERE)

• Getting Started with Newsela toolkit (LINK HERE and attached)
• Remote Teaching Toolkit (LINK HERE)
• Distance Learning Toolkit for Administrators (LINK HERE)

• Teachers can assign the entire collection/text set to their classes (not just individual texts!)
• Support articles/links on assigning/using text sets here:
• Newsela Class Text Set for Elementary Students
• Teach with Newsela: Text Sets (video)
• Text Sets and Collections

• Newsela ELA
• Video: Introducing Newsela ELA
• Video: How Newsela Works: Finding Content in Newsela ELA
• Newsela Social Studies
• Video: Introducing Newsela Social Studies
• Video: How Newsela Works: Finding Content in Newsela Social Studies
• Newsela Science
• Video: Introducing Newsela Science
• Video: How Newsela Works: Finding Content in Newsela Science
• Newsela Social Emotional Learning 
• Guide: Newsela Social-Emotional Learning: Remote Learning Activities 

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Screencastify

To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions:

• Visit this page and click "Redeem coupon" (under the Next Billing Date)
• Enter code CAST_COVID
• Click "Activate License" (no credit card required). Ignore the Next Billing Date - that will be incorrect

Here's a quick video that demonstrates these steps.
Check out our collection of free resources to help you prepare for distance learning.

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Smart Technologies

Distance Learning Resources:

A growing library of distance learning resources, covering both self-paced and teacher-led learning, click here for full access to SMART Learning Suite Online at no cost.

Webinars:

Getting Started with Distance Learning – SMART Learning Suite Online  

Exploring the many ways to deliver live and asynchronous lessons to students at home with SMART Learning Suite Online. 

Ready? Set. SMART – Professional Learning Webinars

Webinars to fast track teachers as they prepare for remote learning.

Facebook Watch Party – Ask Questions and Receive Live Support

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