eLearning Resources by Carol Forbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw en-us 2020-03-16 21:28:32 UTC 2020-07-21 19:11:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Artur shared Hoopla - Thanks Artur cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473826404 Hoopla is a free online public library. You just need to sign-up for a "library card". This could be a great resource to keep our kids reading.]]> 2020-03-25 02:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473826404 Don't forget about our Simi Public Library and the Ventura County Public Library system. Although the physical libraries are closed, they both have robjust e-collections. cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473827334 2020-03-25 02:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473827334 Open Library is another amazing resource. cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473830217 So many wonderful, free resources are available. To sign up for account: https://openlibrary.org/account/create

]]> 2020-03-25 03:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/473830217 Willie shared Internet Archives - Thanks Willie https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/478488474 Internet Archives is opening all its resources without a waitlist. I signed up for an account (super fast and easy) and received info on their resources. It reads:
With your new Virtual Library Card, you can:
We hope you’ll explore all that the Internet Archive has to offer. To get you started, check out the article 10 Ways To Explore the Internet Archive for Free .

The link to sign up is:
 https://archive.org/account/signup
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As part of the Internet Archive, there is a free lending library for schools that is perfect for English classes, and maybe social studies classes. It provides access to core novels by grade level. I am including links from grade 9+
Reading Level - Grade 9
Reading Level - Grade 10
Reading Level - Grade 11
Reading Level - Grade 12
Reading Level - Adult Reader

]]> 2020-03-27 14:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/478520275 Tim shared the new AP resource page - Thanks Tim cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/478682455 This link includes live review sessions for all of the AP exams. All lessons are then archived in YouTube.

]]> 2020-03-27 15:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/478682455 Reading Aloud to Students is now OK https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/483294763 Publishers have altered copyright so we can do this as long as we follow the new rules and delete the private uploads by the end of June 2020]]> 2020-03-30 22:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/483294763 New York Times https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/501181550 Students can gain free access to the New York TimesTeachers do need to sign up first. ]]> 2020-04-09 19:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/501181550 Free eBooks & Audiobooks cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/501196524 I have created a page of companies/organizations that are offering free eBooks & audiobooks. The new page is on the library website.]]> 2020-04-09 19:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/501196524 Kahoot! Premium cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/510772536 Tim shared that teachers are eligible to get the premium version of Kahoot !for free during the Covid-19 crisis.  Here is a link to the details.]]> 2020-04-16 14:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/510772536 Loom Pro cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/511035637 Teachers, and students,  can get the Pro version of Loom for free right now. Loom is a screencasting, video recording software program]]> 2020-04-16 15:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/511035637 A New Reality: Getting Remote Learning Right from ASCD https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/511245330 Educational publisher ASCD has made their Special Report Newsletter available free. It contains articles about transitioning to online learning, taking offline classes online,  modifications, accommodations, and intervention among other topics. I hope you find it useful. --Jerri Scott  --Just click the link https://bit.ly/3eo2kMG

]]> 2020-04-16 17:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/511245330 Screencastify cjforbes https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/519002570 Teachers are creating lots of screencasts for teaching their curriculum. Now they can receive free access to premium features. The biggest benefit is the ability to create screencasts with no length limit. Sign up today and gain access to premium features until at least May 30.]]> 2020-04-21 01:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cjforbes/tjp83rjfw6tw/wish/519002570