Covid-19

The coronavirus Covid-19 is currently affecting our school systems in major ways. This page has, and will continue to be updated with various resources related to the virus, as well as various tools that schools and families can use during this time.

Cleaning Devices

One of the frequent questions we get is, how do I clean my electronics.  We have put together a compilation of recommendations here:

https://confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Cleaning+and+Disinfecting+Devices+and+Peripherals

Guides for Schools

A number of resources have been created with useful information for schools to know regarding the virus. Below are some of these resources:

• Planning Guides
  • Priority Planning for Coloma Technical Support Team for COVID-19
  • School Closure Planning Document
  • CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs, K-12 Schools, and Colleges

Remote Learning Resources

REMC1 has a number of resources available for students and teachers. Below are various links regarding these resources, how to use them, and how to make the most of them.

Remote Learning Strategies (4-step approach for getting started)

Online learning

• Moodle

  • REMC1 Guide
  • Teacher Quick Guide
  • Moodle Resources
  • Getting Started Videos by REMC1 (Accessing, structuring course, adding content and enrolling students)

• Google Classroom

  • https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/extending-your-classroom/
  • https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/making-the-most-of-your-google-classroom/
  • EduPaths–Introduction to Google Classroom (30-minute training video) 

• SeeSaw (popular for the elementary grade level)

  • Currently available for free but normal has a cost so be sure to consider this before investing too much time)
  • Getting Started Resources
  • Learning Activities
  • EduPaths–A Student-Driven Portfolio Tool  (45-minute training video)

Video Conference Options

Google Hangouts Meet

• Google Hangouts Meet, known simply as Meet, is a video conferencing service provided by Google. You can use this to hold real-time meetings and can easily create and invite people to meetings from Google Calendar. We have also added the recording functionality to Google Meet for staff accounts - you can now record meetings and share them with your students.
• Google Teacher Center Meet Resources (Collection of resources on how to best use Meet for teachers) 
• Getting Started with Google Meet Video by REMC1 (how to access, information on FERPA, etc.) 
• Creating a Google Meet and Live Stream from Calendar Video by REMC1 
• Video on using Google Meet Basics Including Premium Features by Kyle Pace
• Information on how Google handles Privacy and Security (FERPA, COPPA, etc.) 
• Additional Google Meet Resources
• G Suite Learning Center–Google Meet Help and Support
• Chrome Extension for Google Meet Grid View (see all participants at once)

Zoom

• Guide to Zoom

Thoughts on Video Conference Options by Troy Patterson  

Other Online Resources

• Annotated List of Educational Tools (Temporarily free)
• Educational Companies Offering Free Tools (Temporarily)
• Wayne RESA Resources
  
  • Remote Work Tools
  • Remote Learning Toolkit
• Communication Tools
• Online books, audiobooks, and databases (temporarily free)

Discovery Education 

• All REMC1 member schools have access to this resource for free.  Please see the Getting Started Wiki for login information
• DEX (Discovery Plus) premium content has been made available for free from 3/18/20-6/30/20.  Once logged into Discovery Ed, click here to access DEX content
• Explore How Do You DE?, Virtual Field Trips, Learning Adventures, and more directly from the student landing page for self-directed learning experiences. Explore ideas for Student Exploration now.

Other Online Resources

• ISTE Resources
• Learning Keeps Going
• Michigan Department of Education Website
• Michigan Department of Education resources
• State of Michigan Website
• MASA resources