Last week, we shared a New York Times article written by Nir Eyal, a CALA Writing Parenthood student, which explored strategies for navigating the unprecedented number of coronavirus-related school closures around the country. Among other helpful tips, Eyal shared the benefits of technology in facilitating homeschooled education, particularly for parents who find themselves juggling their own remote work.
The creators of the website Amazing Educational Resources have been maintaining an up-to-date list of the hundreds of educational companies offering free memberships to their online services in the midst of the crisis, including Classkick, Britannica Launchpacks, and even Minecraft: Education. Check it out here: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/?fbclid=IwAR07IBYwHnnG5mfwaeMqTZ1cBehBMIHDPVOuRPy4GmCv6pRdK4LcPyWv_q4