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Distance Learning
Resource Center

During COVID-19 school closures, many districts are leaning into
distance and remote learning to avoid interruption of their students’ education.

We’ve put together this page of resources to support your school’s e-learning practice.

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We’re here to help during school closures

In response to many of our schools and districts closing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we want to reassure you that we’re here to support you and your school community in every way we can.

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Free Resources for Distance Learning

We’ve put together an extensive library of resources to help you prepare for remote learning and sending devices home with students. This includes best practices, free EdTech solutions, webinars, and partner resources.

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Product Updates to Support Distance Learning

We know that staying connected to your students is more important than ever before. Because of this, we've built video conferencing into GoGuardian Teacher™ so that teachers can communicate with students through chat, audio calls, or video calls.

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Distance learning resources

Resources for Technology Departments

January 12, 2021
Technology

What Student Retention Will Look Like Through 2021

Student retention may seem daunting for 2021 enrollment. Review a few suggested strategies for retention to help make necessary changes.

December 8, 2020
Learning

Speak Up: A Call to Revolutionize Education

What can we learn from the adversity experienced during “COVID school”? A superintendent believes in revolutionizing education with a fresh start.

November 13, 2020
Technology

Why Digital Equity Goes Beyond Just Giving Devices to Students

In many communities, not all students have access to technology. Learn why it is vital to achieve digital equity and prepare students for the future.

October 14, 2020
Learning

Is the Physical Classroom Obsolete? Why Online Teaching Is Becoming a Priority

Explore the idea of whether or not a physical classroom is no longer an option. See the pros and cons of learning online and in a classroom setting.

September 2, 2020
Technology

What It Means to Have Equitable Access to Technology for Today's Students & Educators

Learn about what equitable access to technology is, why it matters, and what educators can do to promote access to technology for all students.

August 25, 2020
Technology

11 Digital Learning Trends for Hybrid Students & Educators

Learn more the digital learning trends for hybrid students and educators that best maximize the learning experience.

August 19, 2020
Technology

Tips for Preparing Students Headed Back to School in 2020 - 2021

Learn strategies to prepare students headed back to school. Revise curriculum to support students & use technology to help students maximize blending learning.

July 24, 2020
Technology

Distance Learning Tools & Technologies for Educators

Learn more about distance learning and how it’s playing a role in education today. Here's a list of tips and tools for advancements in distance learning.

June 1, 2020
Technology

5 Tips for Virtual Instruction

With uncertainties about when schools can safely open, Instructional Technology Coaches at Educate LLC share virtual instruction tips for admin and teachers.

May 26, 2020
Technology

Looking Ahead: The Future Implications of Social Distancing on Education

Read about how the current social distancing experiment for education could influence the future of school communities, in both technological and non-tech ways.

May 21, 2020
Technology

Best Educational Apps for Students to Supplement Distance Learning Programs

Online learning today is easier and more necessary than ever. Check out these best educational apps for students to help them navigate distance learning.

May 15, 2020
Technology

Creating a Student-Centric Virtual Learning Environment

Student-centric learning environments and social-emotional learning matter, especially in a virtual world amid a crisis.

May 13, 2020
Technology

Miseducation: How COVID-19 Unlocked the Education Cheat Code

A superintendent shares how the education cheat code was unlocked while educators had to find new ways of teaching and students found new ways of learning.

May 12, 2020
Technology

Teacher Cheatsheet: How to Use Skype as Your Classroom

Learn how educators are transforming their classrooms by using this digital tool. Read our steps, and learn how to use Skype as your classroom in 2020.

May 7, 2020
Technology

Teacher Cheatsheet: Transition to a Full Digital Classroom with Google Classroom

Our guide for learning how to use Google Classroom is here to help. With the free online platform, teachers can assign work, give tests, and meet with students.

May 5, 2020
Technology

Teacher Cheatsheet: How To Use Google Hangouts (Now Google Meet)

Learn how educators are using this digital tool to transform their classrooms. Read our tips and how-to for using Google Meet as your classroom in 2020.

April 30, 2020
Technology

Teacher Cheat Sheet: How to Use Zoom

Easy how-to’s for educators learning how to use Zoom for distance learning. Our digital classroom tips assist teachers navigating the Zoom classroom.

April 28, 2020
Technology

Navigating the Digital Classroom and the Need for Distance Learning in 2020

Learn about the four areas educators need to focus on to successfully implement distance learning in digital classrooms.

April 21, 2020
Technology

The Transition to Online Education Has Been Rocky, But the Future Is Bright

Learn about online education and how it can be used to augment in-person education arrangements.

April 20, 2020
Technology

The Distance Learning Phenomenon: What is it, and where will it take us?

Read this article to educate yourself on distance learning. Learn about distance learning’s benefits, how to implement it, and its current state and future.

March 8, 2020
Learning

Best Practices for Remote Learning

Read this article to get to know e-learning. Learn about the basics and how to build a remote education system.

Admin Help Center

Creating Out-of-School Filtering Policies

Out of School mode allows the application of different sets of filtering rules for when students are "Out of School," as defined by the In School Hours and the School IP Range.

Admin Help Center

Managing Users and Organization Settings

Users with "Super User" permissions can make changes to your school's account using Org Management.

Admin Help Center

Facilitating Home and Remote Learning with GoGuardian

When looking to extend GoGuardian filtering and monitoring to students while they are home or away from school, here are a few best practices to consider.

Resources for Teaching and Learning

January 13, 2021
Learning

How to Celebrate MLK Day This Year Virtually

Pick award-winning books about Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about classroom activities your students can engage in using these books to celebrate MLK Day.

January 5, 2021
Learning

Hybrid Learning: What You Should Know in 2021

It seems hybrid learning will likely continue into 2021, and teachers must learn to cope with this shift in teaching methods. We have some tips to help.

December 18, 2020
Learning

Year in Review: Top 5 Tips We Learned from Virtual Learning

This year has been filled with challenges and opportunities for educators and students. Here are some of the things we learned from remote learning.

December 15, 2020
Learning

Tip Tuesday: Virtual Holiday Parties That Totally Sleigh

Just because parties are off the table this year doesn't mean you can't get your class together for some virtual fun. See Maddie's virtual holiday party ideas!

December 3, 2020
Learning

How to Create Virtual Tests and Quizzes

For teachers still learning the finer points of remote learning, online test time can be a struggle. We have tips and tricks that might help everything click.

December 2, 2020
Learning

How to Set Boundaries When Working from Home As an Educator

Learn how to set boundaries as a teacher by having a designated workspace at home, setting your working hours, and avoiding all social media distractions.

December 1, 2020
Learning

Teacher’s Lounge: How GoGuardian Helps Me Maintain Class Culture

Hear from educator Kristin Rabe about the positive impact that GoGuardian has on her remote classroom connections.

November 30, 2020
Learning

6 Ways to Build Class Culture Online Through the Holidays

Learn what class culture is, and discover six ways to build a class culture in a virtual learning environment through the holiday.

November 20, 2020
Learning

3 Ways That Learning Has Changed for Good

Despite learning being interrupted and changed in ways we never would have expected, the shift in education could mean a positive transformation for education.

November 19, 2020
Learning

Top 8 Holiday Party Games to Play with a Virtual Class

Learn more about holiday party games and how you can play Monopoly, Secret Santa, and Holiday Yuletide to engage your virtual class.

November 18, 2020
Learning

Educators Share Their Virtual Teaching Setups

See how educators have their virtual teaching spaces and remote education workflows set up.

November 18, 2020
Learning

How GoGuardian Teacher Supports Synchronous Learning

Whether you’re in a classroom or teaching remotely, see how GoGuardian Teacher can help with synchronous instruction.

November 17, 2020
Learning

Teacher’s Lounge: How GoGuardian Helps Keep My Class Connected

Hear from STEM educator Greg Baker about the positive impact that GoGuardian has on his remote classroom connections.

November 16, 2020
Learning

How to Create Virtual Events for Students During the Holidays

It takes time and resources to plan a virtual event for your students during a holiday. Here are some tips for creating a virtual event for your students.

November 12, 2020
Learning

How GoGuardian Teacher Makes Hybrid Learning Easier

Save lesson planning time, and deliver instruction to all of your students at once in a hybrid learning environment.

November 6, 2020
Learning

How to Manage ESL Students During Remote Learning

Learn how to manage ESL students during remote learning. Includes statistics on ESL students and ways to improve the online learning experience.

November 2, 2020
News

GoGuardian Teacher Video Conferencing Updates

Learn about the latest updates to GoGuardian Teacher Video Conferencing, including improved call performance, expanded view, and disabling webcams.

October 27, 2020
Safety

Teacher's Lounge: How GoGuardian Helps Empower Students to Be Good Digital Citizens

Good digital citizenship can have a lasting impact on a student's future professional and academic opportunities. Teach students to think ahead in this video.

October 26, 2020
Learning

Virtual Halloween Games to Play with Students

Find out some fun and spooky virtual Halloween party games you can play with your students.

October 21, 2020
Safety

Tips and Tools for Digital Citizenship Week 2020

Learn important tips and tools during Digital Citizenship Week that you can use your schools.

October 20, 2020
Safety

Tip Tuesday: How to Be a Good Digital Citizen

Hear from an EdTech coach, teacher, podcaster, and YouTuber on tips to be a good digital citizen. Share the tips with your students for Digital Citizenship Week

October 16, 2020
Learning

Learning Pods: An Alternative to Remote Schooling

Want to know more about learning pods? Discover the benefits, risks, and ways to stay safe.

October 15, 2020
Learning

Combatting Disadvantages to Online Learning

Discover the disadvantages of online learning, and find effective solutions so students can learn more efficiently.

October 13, 2020
Learning

Teacher's Lounge: How GoGuardian Makes Distance Learning Less Stressful

Educator Kelly Atkins shares her perspective on how GoGuardian helps make distance learning less stressful. Learn more about it in this Teacher’s Lounge video!

October 9, 2020
Safety

The Best Tools to Promote Safety Online for Virtual Students

Learn about safety online for virtual students, including online safety training tips and the best tools to promote safety online.

October 6, 2020
Learning

Tip Tuesday: Surviving the Virtual Classroom

Teacher and EdTech enthusiast Jake Miller offers his top three survival tips for the virtual classroom. Learn more in this Tip Tuesday video!

October 1, 2020
Learning

6 Strategies for Better Classroom Management

Learn classroom management strategies to help you effectively communicate and teach students in today’s digital age.

September 28, 2020
Safety

How to Handle Stress As a Teacher

It can be difficult to cope with the stresses of being a teacher. Here are 10 important tips on how to handle stress in your job.

September 22, 2020
Learning

What Is Student Engagement?

Understand what student engagement is and some of the proven student engagement strategies you can use.

September 18, 2020
Learning

New-School Ways to Increase Student Engagement Online & In the Classroom

Learn how educators can work to increase student engagement, whether in the classroom or online, using these 8 strategies.

September 15, 2020
Learning

6 Tips for Engaging Distracted Students During Video Conferencing

Understand how keeping students engaged in video conferencing during digital learning is critical to maintaining a sense of community and classroom.

September 11, 2020
Learning

The Importance of Social Presence in Hybrid and Virtual Learning

Social Presence and the Community of Inquiry can help promote socialization among students during a time of remote or hybrid learning.

September 1, 2020
Learning

Get Set Up for Distance Learning: How to Live Stream Video for At-Home Learners & Teachers

Learn how to get set up for distance learning. Guide includes information on the educational benefits of live streaming and how to prepare for a live stream.

August 24, 2020
Learning

What Is Hybrid Learning?

Learn about hybrid learning, including the best models and 10 tips for how teachers can create a successful hybrid learning environment.

August 20, 2020
Learning

Easy Ways Parents Can Help Students Transition to Online Learning

Learn about how parents can help students transition to online learning. Includes five key tips.

August 17, 2020
Learning

How to Create Digital Classroom Rules for Your Students

Learn how educators can create digital classroom rules designed to help students stay on task and eliminate distractions that are not conducive for learning.

August 12, 2020
Learning

How to Write a Digital Lesson Plan: A Guide for Educators Teaching Online

Learn how to write a digital lesson plan. Includes questions teachers should ask themselves and key components of a digital lesson plan with examples.

August 11, 2020
Learning

7 Online Learning Strategies to Prepare Educators Teaching from Home

Learn about online learning strategies to prepare teachers in digital classrooms. Explore establishing a home base and utilizing individual touch points.

August 3, 2020
Technology

Screen-Sharing Tips for Teachers Navigating Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, & Beyond

Learn screen sharing tips for teachers to better utilize Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangouts.

July 29, 2020
Learning

How to Prepare Engaging E-Learning Content for Every Student on Your Roster

Explore these tips to create engaging e-learning content for learners of all ages.

July 28, 2020
Learning

It's going to take more than one semester to fix the 'COVID slide'

A principal and an ed tech researcher outline steps for assessing students' learning loss and making curriculum adjustments this fall.

July 27, 2020
Learning

6 Top Virtual Classroom Tips & How to Set Educators Up for Success

Find out how educators can see success in taking learning online. This list of tips can help teachers navigating the virtual classroom for the first time.

July 16, 2020
Learning

7+ Ways to Combat Summer Learning Loss

Discover how both educators and parents alike can help combat summer learning loss. Here you’ll find easy ways to keep students learning during summer months.

July 9, 2020
Learning

Understanding the Reality of the Summer Slide

Educate yourself about the summer slide, learn about past statistics, and read a list of tips for combating this type of learning regression.

July 7, 2020
Learning

What is the COVID Slide? Everything Educators & Parents Need to Know

Learn what the COVID slide is and its potential impact, and get to know ways that educators and parents can combat it in learners of all ages.

June 19, 2020
Learning

Resources for Distance Learning and School Closures

K-12 schools can access this resource list to support them in elearning and distance learning during COVID-19 closures. The list will be updated daily.

June 4, 2020
Learning

Using GoGuardian Teacher for Asynchronous Remote Learning

GoGuardian Teacher isn't just for management of your group classroom sessions. Read about how this tool can be used for asynchronous learning at a distance.

May 29, 2020
Learning

Summer Learning Loss and the COVID Slide

The annual summer slide will have a greater impact on student regression this year, especially with the COVID slide also affecting learning gains.

May 14, 2020
Technology

How GoGuardian Teacher Helps Me Quaranteach and Connect with Students

GoGuardian Teacher has become an integral part of educators' remote learning programs. Read about how one educator uses GoGuardian to help her quaranteach.

March 30, 2020
Learning

Homeschooling for Working Parents: How to Handle At-Home Education

A guide on homeschooling for working parents. Learn tips on how to best conduct homeschooling.

March 26, 2020
Technology

Set Up GoGuardian Teacher So You Can Focus on Teaching

Read about how a teacher who uses GoGuardian Teacher sets up her online classroom ahead of time so she can spend more time on instructing students.

March 16, 2020
Learning

Remote Digital Learning Strategies for Students with Limited At-Home Technology

Digital learning platforms can support schools and students during distance learning, but those with limited access to technology may need other strategies.

March 9, 2020
Learning

How to Best Use GoGuardian Teacher for Remote Learning

In the case of a remote learning scenario, here's a resource for educators on how to best use GoGuardian Teacher for E-Learning

March 6, 2020
Learning

5 Ways Teachers Can Use Online Learning to Spark Student Engagement in the Classroom

Getting students engaged in the classroom isn’t the easiest task. Here are the best ways to spark student engagement with online learning.

Resources for Mental Health

September 29, 2020
Safety

6 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Tips from the Experts

Six of our partners and collaborators shared their expert tips on suicide prevention and mental health for schools to take away this fall.

September 23, 2020
Safety

Webinar: How to Lead Your District in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Learn from an education leader expert and the executive director of ASCA about how districts can focus on social-emotional learning for students.

September 16, 2020
Safety

Webinar: Mental Health in the Time of COVID

Learn from a psychologist and a professional counselor about the importance of connection, stress relief, and crisis intervention for student mental health.

September 10, 2020
Safety

Coloring for Stress Relief

Learn how coloring helps to remove students’ stress and anxieties to perform better in school.

September 9, 2020
Safety

How Parents Can Help Ease Student Stress in 2020

Learn how parents can ease student stress levels in 2020. Discover common causes. Learn strategies to help alleviate stress for better academic performance.

September 8, 2020
Safety

Webinar: Mental Healthcare for Schools and Administrators

Learn from an LCSW and a school counselor about supportive mental health programs for both staff and students, especially amid remote learning.

August 4, 2020
Safety

Writing for Stress Relief

Writing and journaling has been shown to have positive benefits on mental health, and it's just what Dr. David Schechter has ordered!

June 30, 2020
Safety

Student Stress: Compounding the COVID-19 Crisis

Pandemic stress from isolation, uncertainty about the future, and the disruption of daily routines mean that students are in need of mental health support.

April 16, 2020
Safety

The Surge in Need for Remote Therapy Solutions for Students

There is an increasing need for remote therapy solutions for students to prioritize their mental health. The growth of telemedicine makes this easier than ever.

News

January 6, 2021
News

New Feature: Student Grouping in GoGuardian Teacher™

GoGuardian Teacher now has a student grouping feature! Now you can group students to differentiate instruction between different learners.

July 21, 2020
News

Introducing Video Conferencing in GoGuardian Teacher

Teachers can now host video conferencing sessions with students while monitoring and managing student browsers. An all-in-one solution for K-12 classrooms.

April 15, 2020
News

GoGuardian Product Updates for Remote Learning

Learn about our latest product updates to support your school's remote learning environment, including communication, web filtering, and.

April 10, 2020
News

GoGuardian Teacher’s Off-Task Alerts Feature

Off-Task Alerts is the latest feature to GoGuardian Teacher that scans browser activity and provides visual notifications when students are off-task .

April 8, 2020
News

Major Updates to Chat in GoGuardian Teacher!

New Chat updates in GoGuardian Teacher include sound notifications, unread chats badges, chat history, easier access to chat, offline messages, multi-line chat

March 19, 2020
News

Providing Learning Continuity During School Closures

GoGuardian can help your school with remote learning. Read the blog to see our offers and resources to K-12 schools practicing distance learning.

Immersive audio stories from
distance learning heroes


Audio Stories

Homeschooling Lessons from a Dean

A school dean with two children of her own shares how she manages homeschooling her kids/pupils while their schools are closed and they’re all staying home.

Audio Stories

A Principal's Take on Remote Learning from Home

A school principal shares his experience with transitioning his secondary school into a remote learning environment, focusing on student mental wellbeing first.

Audio Stories

A Compton High School Teacher Misses His Students

A media production teacher at Compton High School shares his story about transitioning to remote learning during a time of collaboration, while missing his kids.

September 17, 2020
Audio Stories

The Great Education Shift: School Is Out. Learning Is In.

Superintendent Brady Cook is back with another thought-provoking essay on the shift in education as a result of the pandemic and non-traditional learning.

August 13, 2020
Audio Stories

Makeshift HomeSchool: How to Inspire Your Family with Self-Directed Learning (Episode 4)

Kids can learn from anybody, including those that they teach. Discover how kids can use Makeshift Homeschool to learn and teach their peers.

August 6, 2020
Audio Stories

Makeshift HomeSchool: How to Inspire Your Family with Self-Directed Learning (Episode 3)

Discover what kids miss most about school and how the “rat race” style of learning can be replaced with fulfilling and effective learning.

July 30, 2020
Audio Stories

Makeshift HomeSchool: How to Inspire Your Family with Self-Directed Learning (Episode 2)

Discover how to tap into children’s natural curiosity and leverage technology tools to help them become interested in writing. Learn about Makeshift Homeschool.

July 23, 2020
Audio Stories

Makeshift HomeSchool: How to Inspire Your Family with Self-Directed Learning (Episode 1)

Discover how technology, passion, and self-directed learning can help drive the change in learning and tap into children’s natural curiosity.

June 25, 2020
Audio Stories

How We Used Virtual PD to Support Teachers During the COVID Shutdown

Teachers need virtual support for distance teaching. Here's how two education technologists supported their faculty’s remote learning during school closures

June 16, 2020
Audio Stories

Transforming My Art Room into a Digital World Tour of Museums

Before COVID-19, this teacher was adept at using technology to build a digital learning environment for his class. But one thing was missing in remote learning.

May 20, 2020
Audio Stories

An Education Renaissance: How We've Adapted to This New Mode of Teaching and Learning

English teacher Natalie White pens a story about how she and her students have adapted to a new way of teaching and learning online.

May 6, 2020
Audio Stories

Instructional Coaching in the Virtual World

Instructional Technology Coaches from Educate LLC share how social distancing has affected how they coaching schools on instructional technology.

April 27, 2020
Audio Stories

When Two Weeks Becomes a Semester

A school registrar shares how she and her husband, also an educator, balance their work and their own children's remote education.

April 24, 2020
Audio Stories

My Remote Digital Classroom: Disconnected in the Time of COVID-19

A teacher shares her experience with digital classroom management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about how digital tools have helped her succeed.

Distance learning webinars


Webinar

Protecting Students by Planning Ahead: Illinois Remote Learning

Illinois has been at the forefront of remote learning delivery. In this webinar, Illinois Superintendents and Academic Officers outline how they have driven their capability in this area, the challenges they have had to overcome, and the technology they have used to achieve it.

Webinar

What’s Happening in Texas with Remote Learning

The needs of teachers, students, and families across Texas vary greatly as they face long-term school closures. In this webinar, district leaders discuss how they are meeting these diverse needs as they roll out remote learning programs that ensure teachers are delivering effective instruction.

Webinar

What They’re Doing in California

Hear how the Los Angeles Unified School District launched a remote learning program to one of the nation’s largest school districts. The district was quickly able to train its teachers, add a more robust library of vetted resources to its LMS, and roll out the devices needed so every student had access from home.

Webinar

What They’re Doing in New York

Illinois has been at the forefront of remote learning delivery. In this webinar, Illinois Superintendents and Academic Officers outline how they have driven their capability in this area, the challenges they have had to overcome, and the technology they have used to achieve it.

Webinar

What They’re Doing in Miami

Hear how Miami is pivoting from digital learning to remote learning while taking care of families in the remote setting. In this webinar, leaders from Miami-Dade County Public Schools discuss their remote learning strategy both for short- and long-term planning.

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Partner resources

Free partner-provided resources for distance learning and school closures.

Microsoft

As schools around the world respond to COVID-19, the need for remote learning tools has never been more urgent. To make the transition to distance learning easier, Microsoft has created resources, training and how-to guides that will help schools, educators, students, and their families navigate their “new normal."

Learn more›

Google

The coronavirus crisis will affect us all. It’s especially challenging for parents, teachers and students, as schools close and normal routines are disrupted. Google has created a temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during this crisis.

Learn more›

National PTA

National PTA has compiled resources and information at PTA.org/COVID-19 to help communities navigate the challenges the pandemic has presented. Among the resources, are guides for families on social and emotional support, learning at home and healthy habits; and resources for educators on teaching from home, supporting their students and self-care.

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Classlink

For over 22 years, ClassLink has been trusted to deliver reliable and secure online access to resources from any device. ClassLink has created ClassLink Lite and partnered with AESA to provide essential remote learning tools and help schools make the switch in less than 90 minutes.

Learn more›

Clever

To help communities navigate remote learning in this challenging time, Clever is offering quick start resources and live webinars. These resources focus on creating access to edtech at home and helping educators leverage Clever to help kids learn. Some notable resources include Free Zoom video conferencing, resources from our edtech partners, login guides in multiple languages, and accounts for parents.

Learn more›

PowerSchool

During this time of school closures, it is PowerSchool’s commitment to provide you with tools and support to continue your operations. Based on your feedback we have put together a number of resources to help keep the learning and school operations going through these unprecedented times.

Learn more›

Learn more about GoGuardian

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