THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
As schools worldwide are being affected by the on-going corona virus situation, Many publishers are coming with a wonderful gestures. Ex. Oxford university press, Cambridge university press are committed to providing teachers and students with access to educational tools, support and resources through this uncertain time.
Following are the links for free evaluation copies of their primary and secondary resources. Anyone can access these and sign up to them on their websites.
As educators move to remote learning, many are worrying and wondering about reading ebooks, magazines, books aloud online and possibly violating copyright laws. In response, many children's publishers have temporarily altered policies and they have given us for reading
Enjoy the reading in the time of corona..........
Following are the links for free evaluation copies of their primary and secondary resources. Anyone can access these and sign up to them on their websites.
As educators move to remote learning, many are worrying and wondering about reading ebooks, magazines, books aloud online and possibly violating copyright laws. In response, many children's publishers have temporarily altered policies and they have given us for reading
Enjoy the reading in the time of corona..........
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Follett
As the number of school closures mount due to the spread of COVID-19, Follett today announced it is partnering with Weigl Publishers, Inc. to offer Lightbox, a PreK-12 interactive ebook platform, and AV2 World Languages, a K-3 ebook program, free of charge to schools worldwide through June 30.
Lightbox uses video, audio, and text to explore content aligned with national and state standards, offering more than 1,000 titles in subjects such as science, language arts, and mathematics.
Each of the Lightbox titles features learning reinforced through slideshows, activities, quizzes, vocabulary, and at-home printable worksheets, as well as Google Maps to provide further context.
Intended for visual learners and striving readers, AV2 World Languages is a collection of 1,000 audio ebooks comprised of 100 titles in 10 languages. The program creates an immersive language-learning experience while supporting diversity and multiculturalism.
Those interested in the free offer should register here. Lightbox and AV2 World Languages can be accessed by educators, parents, and students on all devices. No special set up is required, and support is available by calling (815) 759-1700.
Lightbox uses video, audio, and text to explore content aligned with national and state standards, offering more than 1,000 titles in subjects such as science, language arts, and mathematics.
Each of the Lightbox titles features learning reinforced through slideshows, activities, quizzes, vocabulary, and at-home printable worksheets, as well as Google Maps to provide further context.
Intended for visual learners and striving readers, AV2 World Languages is a collection of 1,000 audio ebooks comprised of 100 titles in 10 languages. The program creates an immersive language-learning experience while supporting diversity and multiculturalism.
Those interested in the free offer should register here. Lightbox and AV2 World Languages can be accessed by educators, parents, and students on all devices. No special set up is required, and support is available by calling (815) 759-1700.
SCHOLASTIC
Free e-learning resources which are engaging and meaningful are available for children of different grades, and can be accessed at home by kids on any device, even phones.
This virtual learning can be a valuable resource for children during this disruptive time.
This virtual learning can be a valuable resource for children during this disruptive time.
- Learn at Home : Free grade wise learning resources and activities for next 20 days
- A hub for helping kids to know about the virus (Grade wise)
- BookFlix : Free usage for all the students (K-2) till April 20, 2020
- Litpro library : Free usage for all the students till April 30, 2020 (Register to get user ids for your students using the attached signup form)
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD
Looking for activities and resources to keep students engaged during this new-normal of school closures and social distancing? As the collection-development partner for school and public libraries across the nation, it's our honor to offer you these free resources to help keep students' brains busy and blossoming.
WEBSITES FOR READ ALOUD
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
SLJ will update this as publishers release information.
As educators move to remote learning, many are worrying and wondering about reading books aloud online and possibly violating copyright laws. In response, many children's publishers have temporarily altered policies.
Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Children's Books, Macmillan, Little, Brown Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Candlewick, Lee and Low, HMH, Abrams, and Lerner have all put out guidelines for use during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down schools across the country.
Please see the messages from each publisher below.
Click on Virtual Read Aloud
As educators move to remote learning, many are worrying and wondering about reading books aloud online and possibly violating copyright laws. In response, many children's publishers have temporarily altered policies.
Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Children's Books, Macmillan, Little, Brown Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Candlewick, Lee and Low, HMH, Abrams, and Lerner have all put out guidelines for use during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down schools across the country.
Please see the messages from each publisher below.
Click on Virtual Read Aloud