Toolbox

Remote Learning Tools

To view and join the conversation among ACCS member schools, see the forum page:

Remote Classrooms Forum ▸

Remote Learning Platforms

FACTS (renweb)

If your school already uses FACTS, you may know that FACTS LMS (Learning Management System) can be used to communicate between teacher, parent, and student. They can view assignments, lesson plans, due dates, resources, etc.
FACTS SIS (Student Information System) can connect to their LMS (Learning Management system).
Can work together with Google Classroom.
Click here and here for instructions on how to use these functions.

Google Classroom

Allows teachers to create classes, distribute assignments, send feedback, and see everything in one spot.
Free with Google for Education or Google for Nonprofits.
Click here for more information.

Google Hangouts Meet

Made for businesses, works much like Zoom (see below).
Up to 250 participants, live stream video calls, and recorded calls.
Free with Google for Education until July 1st.

Zoom

Video meeting platform. Students can turn on and off their cameras and microphones allowing for both lecture and discussion. Everyone in the meeting can communicate with a chat box. Teachers can show slides off their computers.
40 minute per meeting restriction can be lifted for k-12 schools, but you may need to be approved.
Click here for more information.

Webex

Specifically for classrooms. Gives teachers a space where classes can message, video call, share files, access a whiteboard, etc.
Webex has expanded what it can do for free due to the coronavirus. Click here to see their offer in more detail.

Loom

Allows teachers to record and quickly edit videos of themselves and their computer screens.
They have also expanded what they offer for free. Click here to see their offer in more detail.

Resources and Articles

Classis

Suddenly Online: Seven Keys to a Successful (Short Term) Transition to Remote Schooling

Other Resources

An article on distribution of paper packets (Shared by TEPSAC): Logistical Considerations for Paper-Based Packet Pickup to Mitigate Public Health Risks (2).pdf

New Warnings on Screen Time by Sarah D. Sparks – An article in Education Week (March 23, 2020)

AP Test Update: The College Board has announced free review sessions and digital home tests this year. Click here for more information.

Webinars on Online Instruction

ACCS and Wilson Hill Academy created a couple webinars to help teachers teach successfully online, focusing on the relationship side of online education.

Taking Parents Online: How to engage with parents in an online education environment.

Online Teaching in the Grammar and Upper Schools: How to relate to and engage your students in an online education environment. The webinar begins with Grammar School and transitions to Upper School around the 51 minute mark.