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1 +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.
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3 -COVID-19 is currently affecting our school systems in major ways. This page has and will continue to be updated with various resources and tools schools and families can use during this time.
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5 5  == {{id name="Cleaning-Devices"/}}Cleaning Devices ==
6 6  
7 7  One of the frequent questions we get is, how do I clean my electronics.  We have put together a compilation of recommendations here:
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9 9  [[https:~~/~~/confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Cleaning+and+Disinfecting+Devices+and+Peripherals>>url:https://confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Cleaning+and+Disinfecting+Devices+and+Peripherals||shape="rect"]]
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11 -The Do's and Don'ts of Cleaning School-Issued Devices by Micah Castelo, EdTech Focus on K-12
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13 13  == {{id name="Guides-for-Schools"/}}Guides for Schools ==
14 14  
15 15  A number of resources have been created with useful information for schools to know regarding the virus. Below are some of these resources:
16 16  
17 17  * **Planning Guides**
18 -** [[Return 2 Learning Toolkit for Teachers (offered by the REMC Association of Michigan)>>url:https://www.remc.org/Core/News/Article/1357||shape="rect"]]
19 -*** [[Adapted Return to Learn Playbook>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JjIoglAoNXBjovKoMc37EXJfy9IU6DmPP58CTVMZ28U/edit||shape="rect"]]
20 -** [[Creating a Virtual Learning Classroom Recommendations>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gq-_dThb5st7xsPJuj9Ne3St4ZgE2OCylvQEtXcX1Jk/edit#heading=h.eb4mr7bt88t9||shape="rect"]]
21 21  ** [[Priority Planning for Coloma Technical Support Team for COVID-19>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_wHWe0CNUPKx_zqZXp8htLIoWAuiP1jdh1V3cuFT4I/edit||shape="rect"]]
22 22  ** [[School Closure Planning Document>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qddylcmFRG3DJw890Q5cvHbDogEK_VbPaM7N-VsQFK0/preview||shape="rect"]]
23 23  ** [[CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs, K-12 Schools, and Colleges>>url:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html||shape="rect"]]
24 -** [[School Resources on COVID-19 (videos for students on mask-wearing, handwashing, and what to do when feeling sick)>>url:https://www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/school-resources||shape="rect"]]
25 25  
26 26  == {{id name="Remote-Learning-Resources"/}}Remote Learning Resources ==
27 27  
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31 31  
32 32  * [[A Simple 4-step Approach for Getting Started by REMC1>>url:https://confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Remote+Learning+Strategies||shape="rect"]]
33 33  * [[Extending Your Classroom to the Cloud by the REMC Association>>url:https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/extending-your-classroom/||shape="rect"]]
34 -* [[Online Learning Tips by Jason Gregersen (Senior Lecturer at MTU's Math Department)>>url:https://mtu.instructure.com/courses/1330637||shape="rect"]]
35 35  
36 36  === {{id name="Online-learning"/}}**Online learning** ===
37 37  
38 38  * (((
39 -==== {{id name="Google-Classroom"/}}Google Classroom ====
40 -
41 -* [[EduPaths–Introduction to Google Classroom (30-minute training video)>>url:https://www.edupaths.org/Pathways||shape="rect"]] (Click the link and then search for Introduction to Google Classroom version 2)
42 -* [[Making the Most of Your Google Classroom (by REMC)>>url:https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/making-the-most-of-your-google-classroom/||shape="rect"]](self-paced training)
43 -* [[Google Teacher Center>>url:https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/products/classroom/?modal_active=none||shape="rect"]]
44 -* [[Anywhere School 2020>>url:https://educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/anywhereschool2020?utm_source=google&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FY20-Q3-global-eventedu-onlineevent-er-AnywhereSchoolB2S2020&utm_content=promo||shape="rect"]]
45 -* [[Using Google Meet in Google Classroom>>url:https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/meet-for-edu/amp/||shape="rect"]]
46 -** [[Support Info >>url:https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9776888?hl=en&authuser=0||shape="rect"]]
47 -** [[Videos and articles on this new integration by Eric Curts>>url:https://www.controlaltachieve.com/||shape="rect"]]
48 -)))
49 -* (((
50 50  ==== {{id name="Moodle"/}}Moodle ====
51 51  
52 52  * [[REMC1 Guide>>url:https://confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Getting+Started+With+Moodle||shape="rect"]]
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55 55  * [[Getting Started Videos>>url:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XVO2AgfQCq9u8kcVU0poWQn7wCqnqE2u?usp=sharing||shape="rect"]] by REMC1 (Accessing, structuring course, adding content and enrolling students) or [[view at MiStreamnet >>url:https://mistreamnet.eduvision.tv/default.aspx||shape="rect"]]
56 56  )))
57 57  * (((
38 +==== {{id name="Google-Classroom"/}}Google Classroom ====
39 +
40 +* [[https:~~/~~/www.(% class="c-mrkdwn__highlight" %)remc(%%).org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/extending-your-classroom/>>url:https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/extending-your-classroom/||style="text-decoration: none;text-align: left;" shape="rect" class="c-link"]]
41 +* [[https:~~/~~/www.(% class="c-mrkdwn__highlight" %)remc(%%).org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/making-the-most-of-your-google-classroom/>>url:https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/learn-at-your-own-pace/making-the-most-of-your-google-classroom/||style="text-decoration: none;text-align: left;" shape="rect" class="c-link"]]
42 +* [[EduPaths–Introduction to Google Classroom (30-minute training video)>>url:https://www.edupaths.org/Pathways/Details/1424||shape="rect"]]
43 +* [[Using Google Meet in Google Classroom>>url:https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/meet-for-edu/amp/||shape="rect"]]
44 +** [[Support Info >>url:https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9776888?hl=en&authuser=0||shape="rect"]]
45 +** [[Videos and articles on this new integration by Eric Curts>>url:https://www.controlaltachieve.com/||shape="rect"]]
46 +)))
47 +* (((
58 58  ==== {{id name="SeeSaw-(popular-for-the-elementary-grade-level)"/}}SeeSaw (popular for the elementary grade level) ====
59 59  
60 60  * They offer both a free and premium version.  Learn more at [[https:~~/~~/help.seesaw.me/hc/en-us/articles/206381415-How-much-does-Seesaw-cost->>url:https://help.seesaw.me/hc/en-us/articles/206381415-How-much-does-Seesaw-cost-||shape="rect"]]
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83 83  ==== {{id name="Technology-Resources"/}}Technology Resources ====
84 84  
85 85  * [[Digital resources to help support your child’s learning from home>>url:http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/guardians_guide_directory_april2020.pdf||shape="rect"]]
86 -* [[Google Anywhere School 2020>>url:https://educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/anywhereschool2020?utm_source=google&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FY20-Q3-global-eventedu-onlineevent-er-AnywhereSchoolB2S2020&utm_content=promo||shape="rect"]]
87 87  )))
88 88  
89 89  === {{id name="Video-Conference-Options"/}}Video Conference Options ===
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91 -(% style="font-size: 14.0px;letter-spacing: -0.003em;" %)**Google Meet**
80 +(% style="font-size: 14.0px;letter-spacing: -0.003em;" %)**Google Hangouts Meet**
92 92  
93 93  * 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.
94 94  * [[Google Teacher Center Meet Resources >>url:https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/first-day-trainings/welcome-to-google-hangouts-meet||shape="rect"]](Collection of resources on how to best use Meet for teachers)
95 95  * [[Getting Started with Google Meet Video>>url:https://mistreamnet.eduvision.tv/Share.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7RSr9VpzKuOrg%253d%253d||shape="rect"]] by REMC1 (how to access, information on FERPA, etc.)
96 -* [[Google Meet Features and Tips for Success>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wgcLDKWXUSwIIpMENhwJsrZ8bxo0LzR82MXX-NlSDk0/edit||shape="rect"]]
85 +* [[Creating a Google Meet and Live Stream from Calendar Video>>url:https://mistreamnet.eduvision.tv/Share.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7Q6g%252fMvIlAEBg%253d%253d||shape="rect"]] by REMC1
97 97  * [[Using a mobile device as an extra camera to capture handwriting >>url:https://mistreamnet.eduvision.tv/Share.aspx?q=3SfVi13wT7T7CF0aKCWzMQ%253d%253d||shape="rect"]]by REMC1
98 98  * [[Video on using Google Meet Basics Including Premium Features by Kyle Pace>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXRVfYKUWEk&feature=emb_logo||shape="rect"]]
99 99  * [[Information on how Google handles Privacy and Security (FERPA, COPPA, etc.) >>url:https://edu.google.com/why-google/privacy-security/?modal_active=none||shape="rect"]]
100 100  * [[Additional Google Meet Resources>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnzrF_6R2BW7cCCPIKB0mx5xBQWhSnO4A_xyinglE4w/edit||shape="rect"]]
101 101  * [[G Suite Learning Center–Google Meet Help and Support>>url:https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en||shape="rect"]]
91 +* Chrome Extension for Google
92 +** [[Meet Grid View (see all participants at once)>>url:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-meet-grid-view/bjkegbgpfgpikgkfidhcihhiflbjgfic||shape="rect"]]
93 +** [[Nod–Reactions for Google Meet>>url:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nod-reactions-for-google/oikgofeboedgfkaacpfepbfmgdalabej/related?hl=en||shape="rect"]]
94 +** [[Meet Attendance>>url:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/meet-attendance/nenibigflkdikhamlnekfppbganmojlg/related||shape="rect"]]
95 +** [[Push to Talk>>url:https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-meet-push-to-talk/pgpidfocdapogajplhjofamgeboonmmj||shape="rect"]]
102 102  * [[Using Google Meet in Google Classroom>>url:https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/meet-for-edu/amp/||shape="rect"]]
103 103  ** [[Support Info >>url:https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9776888?hl=en&authuser=0||shape="rect"]]
104 104  ** [[Videos and articles on this new integration by Eric Curts>>url:https://www.controlaltachieve.com/||shape="rect"]]
105 -* [[Document Cameras & Phones & iPads in Virtual Meetings by Andy Mann, REMC4>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z1qEuqGX1oo9ry8Iovv3B72yvDSA42vPxzlS3J1iPBM/edit?usp=sharing||shape="rect"]]
106 106  
107 107  ==== {{id name="Zoom"/}}(% style="font-size: 14.0px;letter-spacing: -0.003em;" %)**Zoom**(%%) ====
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112 112  ** Collection of articles on this topic: [[https:~~/~~/wakelet.com/wake/eeb62d68-5520-4594-a26d-6e6403e53359>>url:https://wakelet.com/wake/eeb62d68-5520-4594-a26d-6e6403e53359||shape="rect"]]
113 113  ** [[https:~~/~~/www.npr.org/2020/04/03/826129520/a-must-for-millions-zoom-has-a-dark-side-and-an-fbi-warning>>url:https://www.npr.org/2020/04/03/826129520/a-must-for-millions-zoom-has-a-dark-side-and-an-fbi-warning||shape="rect"]]
114 114  
115 -[[Improve Your Video Conference Video (tips that apply to Zoom, Meet, or any other platform) >>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCnoGRmZmxg&feature=emb_logo||shape="rect"]]
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116 116  
117 117  [[Thoughts on Video Conference Options by Troy Patterson >>url:https://troypatterson.me/2020/03/29/video-conference-options/||shape="rect"]]
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132 132  
133 -== {{id name="Hardware-for-recording-video"/}}Hardware for recording video**
134 -** ==
126 +=== {{id name="Free-PDF-Tools-(edit,-annotate,-etc.)"/}}Free PDF Tools (edit, annotate, etc.) ===
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136 -You may need some hardware other than just the built-in options on a laptop/Chromebook for recording the audio and video of the teacher (to get better quality audio, and better-framed video)
137 -Some systems that we know work well (these are all USB or 3mm connected to a computer so would work with any online platform - Meet, Zoom, WebEx, etc).  Other systems may also work (check reviews), these ones we know about.
138 -
139 -[[Logitech C920 webcam>>url:https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920||shape="rect"]] and a [[MXL AC-404 microphone>>url:https://www.amazon.com/MXL-AC404-USB-Conference-Microphone/dp/B001TGTDFM||shape="rect"]]
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141 -[[Logitech C920 webcam>>url:https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/hd-pro-webcam-c920||shape="rect"]] and a [[Jabra Speak 710>>url:https://www.amazon.com/Jabra-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-Softphone/dp/B071CGH8YF||shape="rect"]]
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143 -[[25" Gooseneck Webcam stand>>url:https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Webcam-Stand-Gooseneck-Pipishell/dp/B07VSDF7XT||shape="rect"]]
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145 -[[Meeting Owl Pro>>url:https://shop.owllabs.com/||style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;" shape="rect"]]
146 -
147 -Aver room [[system>>url:https://www.averusa.com/products/conference-camera/vc520pro||shape="rect"]] (an updated version of what is in the ISD conference rooms)–Offered at $975 from Precision Data, REMC Save Vendo
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149 -Gooseneck Document Camera (Can be used as a webcam too): [[AVer U50>>url:https://www.remcsave.org/||shape="rect"]] and [[AverVision F178m>>url:https://www.remcsave.org/catalog/view/item/41691||shape="rect"]]
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151 -USB [[extension>>url:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3329AW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1||shape="rect"]] (if you need to be more than 15' from computer to device)
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153 -Phone/tablet tracker: [[Pivo>>url:https://getpivo.com/||shape="rect"]], [[Swivl>>url:https://www.swivl.com/||shape="rect"]] and[[ GimbOWL>>url:https://gimbowl.com/||shape="rect"]]
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155 -[[Adesso CyberTrack H4 webcam >>url:https://www.precision.com/Products/overview/M021403234||shape="rect"]](we have not tested this but it's an option currently in stock offered by a REMC Save vendor).
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157 -[[IPEVO Document Camera>>url:https://store.ipevo.com/||shape="rect"]]
158 -
159 -[[Blue Yeti Microphone >>url:https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S/||shape="rect"]](recommended  for capturing audio for screen recording videos)
160 -
161 -[[Lavalier Lapel Microphone, wired, 3mm connection>>url:https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Microphone-Omnidirectional-Recording-Conference/dp/B01AG56HYQ||shape="rect"]] (we have not tested this but it's an option currently in stock)
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163 -[[Lavalier Lapel Microphone, wireless, 3mm connection>>url:https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Microfonos-Inalambricos-Recording-Incompatible/dp/B088PPVYCX?ref_=Oct_s9_apbd_orecs_hd_bw_boFBJ&pf_rd_r=AXEVSWFMZBD00TDBJ47A&pf_rd_p=bc100f6b-2be7-5efd-811c-4d95b6031690&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=BROWSE&pf_rd_i=11974761||shape="rect"]] (we have not tested this but it's an option currently in stock)
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165 -[[Lavalier Lapel Microphone, wired, USB connection>>url:https://www.amazon.com/Lavalier-Microphone-Cardioid-Condenser-Computer/dp/B077VNGVL2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lavalier+lapel+microphone+usb&qid=1599157058&sr=8-3||shape="rect"]] (we have not tested this but it's an option currently in stock)
166 -
167 -[[Logitech Headset>>url:https://www.logitech.com/en-us/headsets||shape="rect"]]
168 -
169 -Various microphones and headset options, including discounts can be found on the [[REMC Save Bid>>url:https://www.remcsave.org/||shape="rect"]]. 
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173 -== {{id name="Free-PDF-Tools-(edit,-annotate,-etc.)"/}}**Free PDF Tools (edit, annotate, etc.)** ==
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175 175  [[https:~~/~~/pdfcandy.com/>>url:https://pdfcandy.com/||shape="rect"]](% style="color: rgb(34,34,34);" %) 
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177 177  [[https:~~/~~/smallpdf.com/edit-pdf>>url:https://smallpdf.com/edit-pdf||shape="rect"]]
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182 182  
183 -== {{id name="Online-Resources"/}}**Online Resources** ==
136 +=== {{id name="Online-Resources"/}}**Online Resources** ===
184 184  
185 185  * [[Google–Teach From Home Guide>>url:https://teachfromhome.google/intl/en/||shape="rect"]]
186 186  * [[Mindspark Online Toolkit>>url:https://www.mymindsparklearning.org/online-toolkit||shape="rect"]]
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193 193  * [[Communication Tools>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/16un_TcO_RJDoNB5OVtb8lxzoWH0n6_GqkTJRtK-v_zg/edit||shape="rect"]]
194 194  * Online [[books, audiobooks, and databases >>url:https://padlet.com/bowlinj/booksonline||shape="rect"]](temporarily free)
195 195  * [[PBS Learning Media>>url:https://wnmu.pbslearningmedia.org/||shape="rect"]] (videos, interactives, lesson plans, etc.)
196 -* [[Resources for Teaching the Trades Online>>url:https://harborfreighttoolsforschools.org/more-support-for-skilled-trades-teachers-during-covid-19/||shape="rect"]]
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198 -== {{id name="Discovery-Education"/}}(% style="font-size: 16.0px;letter-spacing: -0.006em;" %)**Discovery Education **(%%) ==
150 +=== {{id name="Discovery-Education"/}}(% style="font-size: 16.0px;letter-spacing: -0.006em;" %)**Discovery Education **(%%) ===
199 199  
200 200  * All REMC1 member schools have access to this resource for free.  Please see the [[Getting Started Wiki >>url:https://confluence.remc1.net/display/PS/Discovery+Education||shape="rect"]]for login information
201 201  * 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>>url:https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/channels/channel/ba6eba52-b628-4364-85fe-0605e73c8be4||shape="rect"]] to access DEX content
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