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National Online Learning Day

National Online Learning Day, recognized on September 15th, highlights the many ways that students of all ages are learning online—anywhere, anytime. Find resources to use with your students whether you’re teaching in a traditional, blended, or online/remote classroom.

Grades 10-12

Alison

Find advanced courses (and earn certificates or diplomas) using the drop-down boxes at the top of the site to sort by category, type, and job. View information on the number of modules, topics, approximate length, and other information.

Grades 4-12

Where on Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego? The Tutankhamun's Mask Caper

Grab your magnifying glass to help Carmen Sandiego track villains across the globe to recover some of the world's stolen treasures. Follow the prompts to investigate the crime scene, interview suspects, find clues, and track the criminal members of Vile.

Grades 6-12

Google Arts and Culture

Embark on a virtual field trip to over 2,000 museums—a perfect opportunity for blended and remote learning. Explore the studios of famous artists, take a selfie to find the piece of art that looks like you, or take tours of historical cities—virtually!

Online Learning for Young Students

Teaching elementary students virtually can offer unique challenges. Find resources in this section, especially designed for younger students learning online (and try them in the classroom, too!). 

Grades K-12

Milanote

Collect, organize, collaborate, and visualize with these unique digital bulletin boards. Drag and drop to add notes, images, files, text—almost anything! Whatever grade you teach add this tool to your remote teaching toolbox.

Grades K-5

Be Fearless Be Kind

Encourage your students to become change-makers by fostering empathy, leadership, creative problem solving, and teamwork. Activities include videos, projects, lesson plans, and activities about identifying feelings, self-awareness, and other topics.

Grades K-6

Virtual Manipulatives

Whether you're teaching in the classroom or online, these virtual manipulatives are a great way to offer students a visualization of math concepts for free. Select from virtual dice, number lines, place value disks, and many others.

Timely Topics for Students

Discover resources and lesson ideas to use with your students as you discuss current events and ways to stay safe and be responsible online. Find ideas for blending these lessons in each of the reviews. 

Grades 6-12

Talking About Race and Privilege: Lesson Plan for Middle and High School Students

Guide your students toward defining the concept of privilege and identify examples of it in their lives. Use these resources when teaching lessons on racism and social injustice, either in-person or in remote or blended learning situations.

Grades K-12

Copyright & Creativity For Ethical Digital Citizens

You can't teach online learning without including digital literacy. Learning copyright and fair use guidelines is essential, as all students are now publishers and creators. Find a free curriculum for all grade levels with many remote learning options.

Grades K-12

Healthy Digital Citizens: Helping Kids Stay Active & Safe in the Internet Age

Dive into both internet safety and digital wellness as you investigate the topics and find tips for discussing the different facets of staying safe online. The site also includes videos that provide valuable information.

This Week at TeachersFirst®

We're jam-packed with professional learning opportunities this fall! Peruse the options below and find your perfect match (or two). From a timely book club to bi-monthly Twitter chats to blog posts, we've got you covered—and don't forget to give your input in our weekly poll!